Who Are The Underrated Prospects To Look Out For In The New Year?

Below are a few names that've flown under the radar for one reason or another in the past. Going into 2026, these players are ones to keep an eye on. Below are 5 names not to overlook in the new year.    [player_tooltip player_id='1280530' first='NyAsia' last='McKelvey'] (2026) | Forward | Darrow   A do-it-all forward that has been an excellent piece for Darrow. She can fill many roles, provides a sense of toughness, plugs a lot of defensive holes and understands how assert herself in the right moments. The hardworking senior doesn't generally get a ton of credit in the team's top performances, but that doesn't mean NyAsia isn't majorly impactful.     [player_tooltip player_id='1576393' first='Kayla' last='Berry'] (2029) | PG | North Reading   An exciting point guard with a high scoring capacity especially when considering how young she is. Berry has a sweet looking jumper that's accurate from range. She started off the season sizzling in her varsity debut; Kalya was able to drain a string of momentous 3-pointers. She ended the game with 4 of them and had a total of 14 points. Berry is a name to keep watching through the season for North Reading.     [player_tooltip player_id='1208859' first='Reilly' last='Chernovetz'] (2026) | 5'9 Hamden Hall   A lively wing with a tough-2-way presence. Reilly's game is founded on hustle and agitating defense, but that helps fuel her offense. She gets after it defensively, pressing opposing ballhandlers in the open court plus she's able to pester scorers looking to get comfortable within their sets. Her fast footspeed and ability to change angles while keeping active arms makes her a certain difference maker. Chernovetz is a player to appreciate that can make some noise in 2026.     Alana Colon (2027) | CG | Johnston   What a big influence Colon is to the team; she's a major factor as a part of the team's 1-2 scoring punch. Alanna has the capability to have a high scoring game in any matchup. She's quite confident and will let it fly without hesitation. On top of that, Colon has shown she can catch fire quick. She injects a considerable amount of energy into the squad with every made basket.     [player_tooltip player_id='1327213' first='Hannah' last='Erickson'] (2028) | Wing | St. Andrew's   Hannah is a player to look forward to as she gets more quality reps through the year. It's clear she has an understanding of the game and has demonstrated discernment under pressure which can be incredibly valuable when playing against competition that may be a touch more athletic. Erickson provides value at multiple positions on both sides of the ball, plus she leads to positive play consistently. Anticipate Hannah to have a big 2026. Her overall development is under close watch.

Below are a few names that've flown under the radar for one reason or another in the past. Going into 2026, these players are ones to keep an eye on. Below are 5 names not to overlook in the new year.