Stock Rising Forwards in the New 2026 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2026 rankings this week. Here is a look at a group of forwards who were top stock risers in the new rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='493496' first='Kumani' last='Clark'] (Battle): The 6'2" post player has battled back from injuries to have a strong summer season with the [program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom']. She can be a force in the paint with her physical strength and good footwork. She establishes excellent position inside to score and rebound. She is also a solid low post defender. She has given a commitment to Lincoln University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='493484' first='Tayte' last='Higgins'] (Rock Bridge, Pictured): A 5'11" forward who is an excellent all-purpose player. She can perform in many roles to do what is needed to help her team succeed. She is a capable facilitator on offense as she is a good secondary ball handler. She can also guard multiple positions with her size and athleticism. She rebounds the ball well and she can also provide offense around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kahmya Bell (Lift for Life): A 6'0" forward who made a big jump after playing very well this summer with the [program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] 17U EYCL team. She really showcased her offensive skill set during the summer. She was very effective from the high post and she can attack the basket in either direction or pull up and hit the perimeter jumper. Her post game was just as effective as she can score with power and finesse around the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gentry DeVault (Norwood): A 6'1" forward from the SWMO area who has helped Norwood to a pair of Final Four appearances in the Class 2 state tournament. She was one of the top playmaking bigs that I watched during the summer. She handles the ball well and her passing skills are tremendous so you can run your offense through her very comfortably. She can score in a variety of ways. She has a nice jump hook and she can hit the mid-range jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1235009' first='Sydney' last='Kessler'] (Borgia): A 6'0" forward who is one of the top defensive players in the state. She loves to block shots and she is very good at it. She averaged more than four swats a game as a junior. She uses her mobility and athleticism to come over from the weak side to get blocks. She is also very good at getting chase down blocks. She is also a solid ball handler who can get downhill on the drive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1133677' first='Morgan' last='Robinson'] (North Point): A 5'11" forward who has good length and athleticism. She has quick feet as she can catch the ball from the high post and score on the drive. She also has a quick jump around the basket, which makes her a very effective rebounder. As a junior, she averaged 10 points and eight rebounds a game while blocking a team-high 41 shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->