Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Watch Listers To Know

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">With just one more update left for the <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2026-rankings/">Class of 2026</a>, this list reflects where things truly stand right now. Some movement comes from recent commitments and where players chose to commit, others from growth or lack of impact since the last update. High school stats alone do not move the needle much at this stage. Development, consistency, and how your game translates are what matter most. Below are some of the top players on our Watch List, who could crack the top 100 for our final update.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["624982"],"_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-693f0893b44bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Buono has been a consistent piece for her high school program, and what she brings to the court is beyond her ability to score the ball. She plays this game the right way. She's always active with or without the ball, she defends well, and is aware in the passing lanes. She simply brings effectiveness to the court.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["585667"],"_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-693f0893b4393"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Lucy has shown major improvement in her game over the past couple of seasons, and a ton of it is purely due to her confidence being stronger. She can score from the outside to the inside, and when she gets going.. she doesn't slow down. The skillset is there, and so is the potential. A player who can definitely crack the top 75 when our next update is released. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514896"],"_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-693f0893b4448"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Jones will be suiting up in Wisonson for her first year in college, and she is going to a program that holds a high standard for winning, and she's going to be a key piece to that. Undersized truly can't describe Sailor, simply cause she plays bigger than her height, and has the solid and cut frame to deal with bigger players. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["486557"],"_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-693f0893b4523"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Wilde is picking up the offers, and when you look past the size, you understand why programs want her to suit up for them. She is a hard-nosed type of player who adds a touch of flair to some of her scoring. However, I think her playmaking ability stands out the most. She has patience and shows the ability to see things happen before they actually do.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["770917"],"_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-693f0893b45ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Pantuso is one of those players who can complete a team when you're looking for pieces that will get you over the hump. She can out rebound players on the offensive board, and has no off button on how much she moves throughout the court. From a scoring standpoint, she isn't shy about finishing around the rim and shows the confidence to let it fly from the outside. A prospect who we can definitely see in the top 100 by the end of her senior season. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2026-rankings/">UPDATED CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->