Class of 2026: Saluting Seniors who left their mark

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2026 in New Jersey has produced a standout group of seniors whose talent, consistency, and impact have left a lasting mark on the state's basketball scene.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["559046"],"_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-69c99ca2ea1fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ava will continue her career at Buffalo after an accomplished four-year varsity run at Rutgers Prep, where she helped lead the program to three Somerset County Tournament titles and two Non-Public B South championships. She is a strong, confident ball handler who sees the floor well and consistently sets up her teammates with smart passes. Ava also shows solid footwork around the rim and serves as a vocal leader on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["789537"],"_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-69c99ca2ea2b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jalyn is headed to Niagara and brings a physical, well-rounded offensive game. She finishes strong at the rim with excellent body control and balance, embracing contact and converting with either hand. Jalyn also has a smooth three-point stroke and contributes defensively with active hands, poking balls loose and diving for possessions, making her a high-impact two-way player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["601279"],"_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-69c99ca2ea32b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Talia, a 6-foot forward committed to Loyola, makes her presence felt on both ends of the floor. She can score from the mid-range with confidence and also operate effectively with her back to the basket using post moves. Defensively, she protects the paint and rebounds at a high level, while her motor shows through with consistent effort on the offensive glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["601266"],"_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-69c99ca2ea384"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kennedy is set to play at Manhattan after a strong senior season where she averaged 3.8 assists and 3.3 steals while helping her team win a Morris County title. She thrives doing the little things that lead to winning, from creating turnovers to facilitating offense. Kennedy is also effective attacking the rim, using her ability to weave through defenders and finish at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["559073"],"_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-69c99ca2ea3ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grace will be continuing her career at Bucknell after finishing with 1,190 points, averaging 14.6 points and 7.6 rebounds while leading her team to a 20-8 record. She brings toughness on the glass, especially on the offensive end where she creates second-chance opportunities, and pairs that with a quick-release three-point shot that requires minimal space to be effective.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->