Notable Newcomers in the 2026 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The most exciting part of a rankings update is often seeing brand new faces!! With this 2026 ranking update we have a number of super notable newcomers to highlight. Newcomers in this udpate include a brand new top ranked shooting guard, a top 5 PG, a top 5 SF and two prolific high school scorers. Read below who these newcomers are and how they hoop! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["892447"],"_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-6841bb55d6acc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Multi year player of the year, multi year national 3PM per game leader in the nation, multi year Max Preps All State.. and much more! Lauren is a deadly shooter from all over the floor that can get going early and often! Knockdown shooter from behind the arc comfortable shooting off the bounce, the catch and past the college line. Smooth operator in PnR action that will look to get downhill and create at the rim. High IQ guard with vision (almost 7 apg last year).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1252648"],"_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-6841bb55d6b55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long athletic forward with a super high ceiling. Multi level scorer that's comfortable shooting from behind the arc and putting the ball on the floor an attacking. Quick high release, comfortable shooting if defender drops hand. Good on ball defender, sneaky rim protector. Takes advantage of mismatches in the post + rebounds everything! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1247164"],"_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-6841bb55d6bc2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shifty guard alert! Kailee was a player featured multiple times this season due to her lead guard qualities. Kailee has a quick first step, creates space well and finishes creatively in traffic. Natural looking shot with quick release, comfortable shooting in transition. Makes good decisions in PnR and Horns style actions; is patient coming off screens + will step back and knockdown if defenders go under. Floor general. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1252587"],"_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-6841bb55d6c4e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">**FAIRMONT PREP <br>Sarah a dynamic big that impacts the game positively on both sides of the floor. Offensively she rim runs, shows hands and has a good touch around the rim. Has a developing handle, can and will put the ball on the floor and attack the rim. Hard worker on defensive, utilizes her size and length to create deflections and protect the rim. High ceiling versatile prospect with ceiling to continue to develop into a high level stretch forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1222044"],"_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-6841bb55d6cba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lindsey is a big guard coming off a great season leading Rancho Bernardo to the State Championship game. Lindsay has solid handle, utilizes her size well to create space and finish around the rim. Go to move is a super productive spin move. Does a great job seeing mismatches and shooting over smaller guards. Can and will knockdown from behind the arc. High motor on the glass, creates second chances on the offensive end + rebounds and starts the break from the defensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1251928"],"_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-6841bb55d6d34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With over 1,000 points and counting in her H.S career, Zoey is a dominating force in the post. Good luck trying to play behind her. She does a great job sealing and giving a target for guards to throw it in + has good feet and soft touch around the rim. Hard worker on the glass, creates second changes with her length and effort. Comfortable attacking off the bounce from 15 in. True C prospect to keep an eye on in the 2026 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->