Player Rankings Update: 2026 Stock Rising Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>The PrepGirlsHoops Fall Showcase Series is here!<br>Use code SandyPGH25 to save $ on registration!<br></em><a href="https://t.co/OpKPZB1DHN"><em>The Expo</em></a><em>&nbsp;– October 12</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["476483"],"_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-68d44e330a568"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The sturdy guard has steadily prepared her body for the next level and now looks ready-made for college basketball. Willis punishes late closeouts with her three-point stroke and is deceptively quick when attacking the rim. She finishes well with either hand and thrives as a baseline driver, using her shoulders to play through contact. Her body control allows her to convert from tough angles. D-II programs should have Willis circled as a priority if D-I options don't come through.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["850524"],"_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-68d44e330a5c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">D-II schools have already taken notice of [player_tooltip player_id='1242017' first='Davis' last='']' relentless energy. Defense is her calling card — she locks in every possession, using her quick feet to cut off penetration. [player_tooltip player_id='1242017' first='Davis' last=''] fills up the box score, averaging 14.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 4.7 steals as a junior. She's a downhill driver first, but has grown into a capable facilitator and can hit open threes when defenders sag.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["974962"],"_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-68d44e330a612"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ledford's calling card is her ability to knock down threes at a high clip. The compact guard is strong with the ball and quick enough to handle pressure. She can slide into either backcourt spot, makes sharp reads on backdoor cuts and finds teammates with timely passes.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["476503"],"_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-68d44e330a654"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Italiano is a max-effort guard who continues to round out her offensive game. Piedmont offered this summer and more could follow. The sparkplug is a disruptive defender with a knack for filling every category of the stat sheet. Offensively, she has become a skilled playmaker, able to probe, draw help and deliver pinpoint pocket passes. Her shifty handle and ambidextrous finishing allow her to score over length.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1258320"],"_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-68d44e330a69d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">West is a perimeter threat with the skillset to take the next step this season. She has the confidence to knock down outside shots and the athleticism to defend on the ball. West is effective pushing in transition and attacking gaps.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->