2026s to Know This AAU Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Get to know this group of talented 2026s who should make big impressions this AAU season. Each has already proven their skill and potential on the court, but many could find themselves in bigger roles next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["665106"],"_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":"Anderson is a two-way point guard who can D up on the perimeter, handle pressure and traps all over the court, and use the dribble to split defenders and get into the middle to make things happen. She shows good footwork on step-thru's and to get to various paint finishes, has good touch on those short pullup shots, and plays with great balance. She instigates a lot of action at Kamiak and could be a big riser in the 2026 class over the AAU season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["317132"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Haywood is a talented guard who has been an impressive shooter and does an excellent job without the ball to get open. She sets hard screens, makes quick cuts, and does a lot of little things well. She attacks with her head up, shows great vision, and makes herself a multi-dimensional threat every time she touches the ball. She's also an active defender who has good feet, turns her hips well, and is really fluid while turning ball handlers.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["587258"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Smith's an intriguing player with good size who has shown some good defensive ability, walling up and standing tall defending the blocks, having good burst to get out on shooters, and showing the ability to go block shots near the rim and on jump shooters. She has some potential for more on the offensive end with her ability to run and fill lanes on the break and put in work on the glass.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["588441"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"A scorer who gets it done by any means possible, Chappell is a fiery guard who uplifts her team with her shot-making as well as her competitive spirit. She's tough off the dribble, can score on each level, and isn't easily phased by tight defense. She's got a quick handle, has multiple go-to moves to create space, and is a big-time energy player on both ends of the floor.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["663652"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Lipkin is a really well-rounded player who can affect the game on multiple fronts. She plays with great hustle to affect the game in transition, has excellent awareness, and tends to play within herself and make the right plays. She can hit the outside shot, makes key passes, and even gets into the mix down low and on the glass. Bothell loses three key players next season and Lipkin could be a name that steps up big in the 2024-25 season. Keep an eye on here this spring and summer.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["580531"],"_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":"Another player who could see higher usage next season, Wilkerson is a talented guard who has the size and skill to make a big difference on the court. She's a jack of all trades who makes quick decisions, can score or find the right pass, and has the versatility to guard multiple positions on defense.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-662052e5047e9"} /-->