Summer Heat: Watchlist – Eight 2026s with High Upside

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whew! This one is a heater. Check out eight players in the class of 2026 making a name for themselves. Dig in!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='518717' first='Anna' last='Moser'], 5'5 G - NY Havoc Class of 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of VT's fiercest competitors, Anna's ceiling is sky-high. Moser's combo-guard skillset includes 3-level scoring capabilities and a knack for offensive orchestration. She balances her scoring and her playmaking nicely, keeping everyone involved and the defense guessing. And of course, she digs in defensively. She loves 94x50, is active off-ball, and has the IQ to impact every play. So well-cultivated.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='481355' first='Charlotte' last='Jasmin'], 5'9 G - Lone Wolf Athletics Class of 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An absolute force on both ends, Charlotte's impact on winning is far and wide. She's a natural combo-guard with her adept 2-level scoring (mid-range coming), handle, and vision. Yet she has the size and strength, and actually uses it, to get physical inside. Jasmin finishes well through contact, rebounds at a high clip on both ends, and plays her guts out. Jasmin's work ethic, and thus her growth, is exceptional. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='594763' first='Marlie' last='Bushey'], 5'10 W - Blueprint Basketball Class of 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bushey is that wing player who slides from the 2-4 with her array of abilities. Marlie's athleticism allows her to cover multiple positions, inside or out, and she's capable of going 94x50 with her length and speed. Moreover, she rebounds the rock well on both ends and can make plays in transition. In addition, she has moves to score all over the halfcourt and wise decision making to go with. Very solid. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='584222' first='Zoey' last='McNabb'], 5'7 G - Lone Wolf Athletics Class of 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pure point guards can be hard to find nowadays; here's one. Zoey's ability to handle ball pressure, organize the offense, and make plays continues to impress. Moreover, McNabb's ability to score at each level has developed tremendously since last spring, making her much more dynamic. Defensively, she's gritty, goes 94x50, and is considerably active on and off ball. A true floor general with the intangibles to lead, Zoey is coming along oh so nicely. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='630313' first='Dieuna' last='Beynonn'], 5'4 G - Blueprint Basketball Class of 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A natural at the helm, Dieuna is a PG with fantastic feel, immense athleticism, and impressive defensive capabilities. Beynonn is that facilitator who navigates ball pressure, organizes the offense, and who makes plays inside/out when she feels compelled to do so. But the defense... so gritty. Dieuna applies tenacious ball pressure in the fullcourt, creating offense from there. In addition, she's very active off the ball in the halfcourt and can start the break in a flash. Keep watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='630319' first='Izzy' last='Simone'], 6'1 F - Lone Wolf Athletics Class of 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'1, with her feel on both ends, Izzy's two-way impact is clear rather quickly. Simone's post package includes hooks on both sides, step throughs, and face-up jumpers that go out 15-feet. And she's not a black hole; Simone's passing out of the post is timely and on target. Furthermore, she's a force on the defensive end. Her rim protection is obvious, her length problematic, and her rebounding is typically in double digits. So tough. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='579538' first='Rosa' last='Kori'], 5'10 W/F - Blueprint Basketball Class of 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rosa is that modern 3/4 with her size and swiss-army knife skillset. Kori's two-way impact includes hardnosed defense inside and out. She covers the wing with quickness and activity, and her inside presence is strong with a rebounding edge. Moreover, she can push in fullcourt or outrun for transition buckets. Offensively, she's smart off-ball, comfortable all over the floor, and her slashing is hard to contain. Kori impacts winning in so many ways. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='630314' first='Alana' last='Crittenden'], 5'8 G/W - Blueprint Basketball Class of 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A two-way talent, Alana's game is dynamic and aggressive. Crittenden digs into players with her athleticism, hounding her matchup on the ball and disrupting offenses off of the ball with her activity. In addition, she's proven herself as a tenacious perimeter rebounder. On the offensive side, Alana is versatile. She slashes and makes plays in the second layer, and her off-ball movement + shot off the catch gives defenders fits. Keep tabs on Alana. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->