Rankings Update: 2026 New Additions

Here are 5 new names in the Prep Girls Hoops Oregon class of 2026 rankings that should be on your radar, including a hooper who transferred from Alaska and is playing in 4A:    Marshfield junior [player_tooltip player_id='1224015' first='Morgan' last='Ainsworth'] is a transfer from Alaska and was named to the 4A All-State Second Team this season. The 5-foot-10 guard has excellent lateral movement and change of speed on the dribble and is an athletic finisher from all three levels. Ainsworth squares her shoulders and maintains a focused shooting form to score on the off-balanced fadeaway or runner. She has a quick first step and gets downhill after a solid hesitation, between, or behind the back. She reads the floor and can sling a one-handed pass inside, drive and dish, or blow by and kick out for the assist. Ainsworth averaged 20 points and 5 assists per game, helped the Pirates win the Sky Em Conference title, and was named All-Conference Player of the Year in her junior season. She starts at No. 11 in her Prep Girls Hoops Oregon rankings debut. Ainsworth has multiple D1 offers.     South Medford junior [player_tooltip player_id='1142997' first='Jordan' last='Barlow'] excels at high-pressure defense, scores in transition, makes the extra pass, and has a nice midrange jumper. The 5-foot-10 guard averaged 8 points, 2 assists, and 2 rebounds per game and was named to the Southwest Conference Second Team her junior year. Barlow joins the Prep Girls Hoops Oregon rankings at No. 17.     Benson junior [player_tooltip player_id='1143337' first='Kelyn' last='Johnson'] drains the catch-and-shoot three. The 5-foot-10 guard takes care of the ball, plays tough defense, and scores in transition. Johnson averaged 8.4 points (shooting 43% from the field and 34% from three), 3.8 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.5 assists (1.3 assist/turnover ratio) per game and earned a Portland Interscholastic League Honorable Mention. Her initial spot in the Prep Girls Hoops Oregon class of 2026 rankings is No. 20.     West Linn junior [player_tooltip player_id='1002464' first='Ayla' last='Arnold'] is a high IQ player who hustles, takes care of the ball, and knows when to shoot or pass. The 5-foot-11 guard is a top-three scorer for the Lions. She can hit from behind the arc, get downhill, and score in transition. Arnold averaged 7.2 points (shooting 53% from the field and 34% from three), 3.3 rebounds, 2.4 steals, and 2.3 assists (1.77 assist/turnover ratio) per game, helped the Lions win a big game against rival Tualatin to earn a share of the Three Rivers League title, and was named to the All-League First Team. The league co-champion was clutch from three and at the rim in a 2025 playoff upset win against Benson to earn Player of the Game. Arnold is ranked No. 27 in her first showing in the Prep Girls Hoops Oregon class of 2026 rankings.     Bandon junior [player_tooltip player_id='1223866' first='Caitlyn' last='Michalek'] has a nice catch-and-shoot from midrange and three-point range and was named to the 2A All-State Second Team. The 5-foot-7 guard can post up inside and has an effective step-through to get to the basket. Michalek has good vision and passing in transition, runs the court, and finishes contested layups. She reads the play on defense to force a turnover. Michalek averaged 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, helped the Tigers win the Sunset Conference, and earned All-Conference First Team and All-Defensive Team selections. Michalek holds the 2A single state tournament record for the highest three-point shooting percentage. She averaged 14.7 points (shooting 47% from the field and 64% from three), 6.3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.6 steals per game at the 2025 2A state tournament, helped Bandon win third place, and earned herself an All-Tournament First Team placement.

Here are 5 new names in the Prep Girls Hoops Oregon class of 2026 rankings that should be on your radar, including a hooper who transferred from Alaska and is playing in 4A: