2026 Names Heating up the Boards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops North Carolina is updating their rankings this month with this being the last time the class of 2026 will see changes.  We've talked about the newcomers to the watch list, but it's time to examine some of the stock risers from the latest update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["899602"],"_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-69dd9dce1e242"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='899602' first='Khiara' last='Culliver'] is a big reason Maiden is a state champion.  Her versatility on the court and ability to see where to go to be an offensive threat is an asset.  She moves well flashing in the paint, and she does what it takes to grab rebounds.  She also makes moves off the dribble getting into position to score some points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1121031"],"_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-69dd9dce1e36a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1121031' first='Tiara' last='Thompson'] is a guard with great awareness on the court whether she knows where she is to pull up for a shot or attack the basket.  Her ability to create open lanes is fun to watch as she gets to the rim.  She's dangerous knocking down shots from around the perimeter, too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["686460"],"_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-69dd9dce1e466"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='686460' first='Tristan' last='Shivers'] is such a dynamic ball handler being able to get by her opponents with her speed and change of direction moves.  Her awareness and direction gives her the leadership of a floor general knowing how to make sure her teammates are going to come away with some points.  On the other end, she's a tough defender using her quickness to block the path of her opponents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["470297"],"_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-69dd9dce1e54c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='470297' first='Khloe' last='Moye'] is a high IQ player who can get downhill attacking the basket herself or pull up for a deep shot even with hands in her face.  Her composure is consistent every time she plays knowing what she's capable of and being able to make a play off the dribble or the pass.  She's aggressive on defense picking the pocket of her opponents to create some offense off of turnovers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->