Class of 2026 College Prospect Rankings: Byron’s 6 – 6FT & Up

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The updated Class of <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2026-rankings/">2026 College Prospect Rankings</a> has been released! These rankings are a snapshot of multiple conversations with trusted coaches from all levels as well as scouts and media professionals. </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Below are my 6 players above 6 feet to keep an eye on !</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2026-rankings/">Class Of 2026 Updated College Prospect Rankings </a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["836404"],"_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_0_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eClassic bigs are hard to come by, and if the work is being put in consistently then Alex's potential to be dominant is there. 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The summer should allow her to develop a true 5 level scoring skillset (rim attack, mid range game, three ball, isolation, and a post presence -low block or high elbow-). Defensively, she can guard 1-5. Shes the new D1 prototype.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["514893"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: centeru0022u003eKiper's skillset has a check mark in almost every box. She's a versatile wing that can create her own shot, knockdown the catch and shoot, and defensively her IQ matches the high intensity that she plays with. Madelyn pace is more steady than fast, but it flows well into how efficient and consistent she can be. Strong potential.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6583d1d9b17d1"} /-->