2026 Rankings Update: The Top Five

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The senior class is really starting to take shape, with over 20 prospects already committed to continue their athletic and academic careers at the next level. From Division I to NAIA. This group has it all. Here's a look at the updated Top 10, starting with the top five.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376789"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e98dc1aa802"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ashlinn's Power Four commitment and Top-100 national ranking further solidify her status as the No. 1 prospect in Kentucky's 2026 class. The 4-star guard averaged a team-leading 12.2 points per game last season, Assumption to a 23-6 record before falling just short of a Sweet 16 berth. With a strong returning core, the Rockets are ready for take off and have what it takes to capture the 7th Region title this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376791"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e98dc1aa85a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bri won a state championship in her first season at Sacred Heart, then had her name buzzing all spring and summer on the EYBL Circuit with Midwest Elite Meanstreets 17U. She added a handful of Division I offers before making her commitment to Marshall University. Her impact this season will be crucial in helping the Valkyries remain on the top of the mountain of Kentucky girls' basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["494359"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e98dc1aa8a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sayler announced her commitment to the University of North Alabama in early August after receiving an offer from Head Coach Candace Whitaker in July. She enters her senior season with over 2,000 career points and 1,000 rebounds, set to once again spearhead a Calloway County team with Sweet 16 aspirations. Sayler will also be the frontrunner for Region Player of the Year and a finalists for Kentucky Miss Basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376806"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e98dc1aa8ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Teigh had a big spring and summer, adding more Division I offers to her bag while competing on the Under Armour Circuit with WV Thunder 17U Johnson, where she helped lead the team to a UAA Championship. After committing to Robert Morris University last month, she now enters her senior season at GRC, where the expectation is clear: state championship or bust.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376802"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e98dc1aa92d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madison led South Oldham in both scoring (18.2 PPG) and rebounding (8.5 RPG) as a junior, then played at a high level during the AAU season for [program_tooltip program_id='712592' first='Kentucky' last='Premier'] 17U on the EYBL Circuit. Along the way, she racked up several Division I offers before calling Illinois State University home. Madison will be a shoo-in for 8th Region Player of the Year and a strong candidate for Kentucky Miss Basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->