2026 Rankings - Final Thoughts Part 2

This is my final article on the 2026 class. I hope you have enjoyed the coverage!   <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2026-rankings/">FULL 2026 RANKINGS - CLICK ME!</a>    Jacie is one of the best rebounding players I have seen. She has an unbelievable ability to time her jumps so that she can grab the ball at it's peak. Reardon was a steady piece on a Central team who struggled to find consistency this season. She has the frame to play multiple sports at the collegiate level. She works hard on the court and has a good attitude with her teammates. Jacie finished her senior season averaging 13.5 points and 13.1 rebounds per game on 50% shooting, all very impressive numbers.     Isabelle is heading to Jamestown to play college basketball. I really like the program that Coach Sankey has built at Jamestown and his eye for recruiting regional talent. Friedt is a nice prospect due to her athletic build, strength, and length. She has very long arms that make her tough defensively. She is one of the better players in the area at blocking shots and timing her jumps. Her footwork is nice around the basket and she can also make the hi-lo pass, something that requires a lot of skill.     Akealyes has had an outstanding career at Turtle Mountain and has helped their girls basketball team regain a ton of respect throughout the state. These last couple of years has shown that they can compete with anyone and care a lot about hoops. Azure was a key piece on both sides of the ball. She was a tough-nosed defender and wasn't afraid to get scrappy. She also did a great job on offense. She was a double-figure scorer and statistically the second best three-point shooter on her team. She finished her season averaging 11.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game.     Laney had a terrific career at Surrey and was very steady throughout her years. She is committed to play college basketball at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. This is a great fit for Laney and I anticipate her having continued success in college. She leaves Surrey as a three-time All-Region selection. She has great handles and keeps the ball on a string. She has a good change of speed and pace which she utilizes well in the ball screen. She is most well-known for her outside shooting. Opponents have to pick her up as soon as she crosses half-court due to how good of an outside shooter she is.     I haven't seen or heard of Cheryl committing anywhere to play college hoops, but I think she is planning on playing. She is a great player! Picture a 6' forward who can play the point guard position. She was her team's primary ball-handler and made it difficult for opponents to press the Pirates. Her vision, height, and ball-security allowed her to get through presses with ease. She can defend and rebound with the posts and keep smaller girls in front of her. She is a true three-level scorer, effective from inside and out. Whoever gets Cheryl is going to be one happy coach!     Abby was one of five starters for South Prairie-Max who earned a spot on the All-Region team. She can score inside, finish through contact, and stretch the floor from deep. According to Coach MacIver, Abby brought the energy and toughness to the boards. She finished her career with 229 offensive rebounds which points to her effort on the offensive glass. Abby is also described as someone who was highly coachable, team oriented, competitive, and consistent in her work ethic and attitude. She was a true Royal through and through. She finished the season averaging 9.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game.     Kadyn was a standout player for Our Redeemer's. She signed to play college basketball at Bismarck State College this fall prior to the season. Committing before your senior season takes a lot of pressure off an athlete's shoulders and allows them to play freely. Kadyn is an excellent pick-up for the Mystics and will fit in right away. She plays extremely hard and is a very quick player. Her burst of speed up the court is extremely impressive. She is a multi-year All-Region selection and is ready to take her talents to the college game.     Hoffert played a ton of varsity basketball with being pulled up as an 8th-grader five years ago. She has been a Bruin for a long time and it will be odd to see a South team without her on the roster. She is a good athlete and moves well on the court. She can defend posts with her height and her strength, but is also quick enough to defend smaller guards. She has a quick burst of speed and drives to the basket with conviction. She finished her season averaging 9 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game.

This is my final article on the 2026 class. I hope you have enjoyed the coverage!