Top Unsigned 2026 Prospects – Paint Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><mark>Want to see the full article? Use code&nbsp;<strong>Ziter50&nbsp;</strong>for half off your first billing.</mark></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we continue to track players who have yet to announce a college commitment for next season, we turn our focus to post and center prospects still searching for the right fit at the next level. These are athletes who control the paint, rebound at a high rate, and provide interior presence on both ends of the floor—skills that every program values. With signing periods approaching and roster needs evolving, several of these bigs remain available and could become impactful additions for programs looking to bolster their frontcourt depth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["849040"],"_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-698a6a88bfac6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lave has begun to fully step into the role her skill set has always hinted at. With recent lineup shifts at Lone Peak, she's seized the opportunity and has quickly become a reliable piece the team can lean on in key moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She brings guard-like mobility at her size, comfortably spacing the floor on the perimeter while also holding her own defensively against bigger, more physical matchups. She doesn't shy away from contact and understands how to use her body to compete in the paint. Her versatility makes her an ideal fit at the next level—an easy JUCO pickup with clear upside, a strong D2 prospect, and a player who could work her way into lower D1 consideration with continued development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["796847"],"_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-698a6a88bfb6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jessica has been a consistent scoring anchor for Mountain Ridge over multiple seasons, frequently serving as the go-to option when they need a bucket. Her game has evolved noticeably, showing improved burst off the dribble to get downhill and an expanded perimeter skill set that makes her harder to guard in space. At the next level, she profiles best as a true stretch-four rather than a traditional center, where her mobility and versatility can be maximized. With added strength and physical development—something a JUCO environment could accelerate—her ceiling could rise significantly after a year of refinement and adaptation to the college game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["789054"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1733624,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-698a6a88bfc29"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dani has already drawn interest from several JUCO programs but has yet to make a commitment. She's a consistent presence on the glass, routinely finishing games near double-digit rebounds and anchoring the interior with her physicality. Beyond rebounding, she impacts the game in multiple ways—facilitating offense, making timely defensive plays, and protecting the rim. Her ability to alter shots and rack up blocks highlights her defensive instincts and makes her a true two-way contributor rather than just a scoring option.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["796817"],"_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-698a6a88bfc7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Presley is one of two sisters at Cedar Valley making strides in her senior year. She also has several schools that are trying to pick her up. Presley isn't limited to one role — she can score, handle the ball, facilitate the offense, and make plays in transition. Her ability to play both on and off the ball gives her team flexibility in lineup construction and allows coaches to put her in different spots depending on matchups. She has a smooth shooting stroke and can knock down shots from beyond the arc, while also being comfortable creating her own offense off the dribble. She has good court vision and is unafraid to pull the trigger when the defense gives her space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1236663"],"_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-698a6a88bfcef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chaylee is one of the true center prospects still available on the recruiting board, and her play at Snow Canyon continues to validate that opportunity. She has emerged as one of the Warriors' most consistent contributors, providing stability on both ends of the floor for a young roster and serving as a reliable option in key moments. Her impact goes beyond the box score, influencing possessions through positioning, physicality, and smart reads. She can put the ball on the floor, finish through contact around the rim, and step out to knock down open perimeter looks when defenses sag. Her decision-making in the half-court allows Snow Canyon to run clean sets and play through her as a facilitator when needed. Combined with her height and interior presence, her skill set raises her recruiting ceiling and makes her a center prospect worth serious attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='796803' first='Carley' last='Caton'] </strong>- 5'10" - Cottonwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='796805' first='Laite' last='Latu']</strong> - 6'5" - West</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='879706' first='Cash' last='Connors']</strong> - 6'0" - Pleasant Grove</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1279080' first='Tiana' last='Fa'] </strong>- 6'0" - West</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1255454' first='Sami' last='DeLlamas']</strong> - 5'11" - Springville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='866693' first='Rylee' last='Jugler']</strong> - 6'0" - Weber</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='985882' first='Lily' last='Hall']</strong> - 6'1" - Fremont</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='866704' first='Olivia' last='Sorenson']</strong> - 6'2" - Syracuse</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->