2026 rankings update: Check out the stock risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From the first time we watched [player_tooltip player_id='351665' first='Vienna' last='Murray'] at a [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] tryout when she was in middle school, we have been impressed with her potential. This spring, however, the 6'1 guard from East Ridge has taken her game to a different stratosphere since joining [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] 2026 UAA. As a result, Vienna's mailbox is overflowing with high-major collegiate offers. The upper end of the Class of 2026 has been steady for some time now, but Vienna's performance has earned her a move from #9 to #7 in a loaded group. That notable achievement leads the way as we update the 2026 rankings for the 5th time since the grade was first stratified in the fall of 2022.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Since we just wrote extensively about Vienna following her standout performance in the last live period, we will spare you a rehashing of the details. You can read all about it by clicking the link to <strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/05/live-at-the-lakes-players-who-created-some-buzz/">Live at the Lakes: Players who created some buzz</a></strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Although she is the lone stock riser in the top 10, Murray isn't the only Division 1 prospect to have enhanced her status since we last updated the 2026 rankings in February. [player_tooltip player_id='515676' first='Samantha' last='Voll'] of Monticello had an outstanding winter leading the Magic to new-found levels of success. After joining [program_tooltip program_id='712665' first='Metro' last='Stars'] 2026 3SSB this spring, we've seen more excellence from the dynamic point guard who is proving she can compete with the best. You can read more on Sam's play by clicking the link to her name. That will take you to her player profile page where you'll find a variety of articles that include information on Voll. If you do that, it will quickly become clear why Sam has risen 5 positions to #19.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PLEASE NOTE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Please keep in mind that Prep Girls Hoops rankings are a measure of a player's potential to play college basketball. They <strong>ARE NOT</strong> a ranking of current performance in high school. That's an important distinction because there are many high school standouts whose status for the next level isn't quite as lofty as others who have yet to deliver at a high level in school ball. Whether it's their size or athleticism or certain intangibles, our evaluators make educated predictions on which players will improve significantly between now and their high school graduation. If you want to know more about the rankings process, please visit the <strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/how-we-rank/">How We Rank</a></strong> page for helpful information.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now, on to the biggest movers in the Class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>THE BIGGEST STOCK RISERS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the five players who raised their stock the most between the last update in February and today. We've listed them in the order of their new ranking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#40 </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='498662' first='Jadyn' last='Kor'] – The big 5'10 guard from Pipestone has definitely improved. A lot. What has propelled her ranking rise the most, however, is rather simple: More visibility. Pipestone is off the beaten path when it comes to recruiting, which makes AAU basketball that much more important. Playing for ETG of Omaha in 2023, Kor wasn't seen much in Minnesota. This year she's with Sanford Pentagon out of Sioux Falls. That's given her exposure to more evaluators who have loved what they've seen from Jadyn. As a result, she moves up into solid D2 territory, rising 24 positions from #64 to #40.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#50</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='676690' first='Abby' last='Ruda'] – For players who go through a big growth spurt as young high schoolers, it can take a while for the coordination to catch up. This late-bloomer effect repeats itself over and over as something we see in every class. This appears to be the case for Ruda, a 6'1 forward from Monticello. We liked what saw from her last summer. We liked her even more in an excellent high school campaign. Now, with [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] Elite, Ruda's game has grown as much as she has. Abby is a solid D2 prospect who just might end up in Division 1. She moves 19 spots up the rankings from #69 to #50.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#64</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='773408' first='Lily' last='Hubin'] – When last we updated the Class of 2026 rankings, the bouncy guard from Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart was one of our biggest stock risers, moving up from #99 to #83. After a stellar high school State Tournament, and an exceptionally good AAU campaign with [program_tooltip program_id='712699' first='Minnesota' last='Rise'] Wolfe, Lily has done it again. With increased confidence and enhanced skill development, Hubin is performing at a very high level. The 1,000-point scorer moves up 19 more places to #64 and holds at least one Division 2 offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#72</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='502563' first='Lauren' last='Hust'] – One year ago at this time, the Rochester Lourdes forward joined the 2026 rankings for the first time, entering in the top 100. Today we're pleased to see her join the top 75. Over the past 12 months, Lauren has proven that she can do so many things that will serve her well at the next level. She scores in bunches (over 17 ppg this winter) both inside and outside, she rebounds with equal parts skill and ferocity, and she plays with the type of motor college coaches covet. Hust is doing it all on a weekly basis for [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] Southeast and has earned this 26-place bump.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#105</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='502567' first='Jazmyn' last='Hooks'] – In a star-studded lineup like Eden Prairie's, it can be difficult to get minutes and escape the shadows of big names like [player_tooltip player_id='262910' first='Tori' last='Schlagel'] and [player_tooltip player_id='252480' first='Rae' last='Ehrman']. On the Prep Girls Hoops Circuit, however, Jazz has found the spotlight with the [program_tooltip program_id='774653' first='Minnesota' last='Bobcats'] and is proving to national scouts that she, too, has the tools to play at the next level. Veteran scout Brandon Bradley of Indiana called Hooks a position-less player who “can act as a point forward, push the ball in transition, and even initiate the offense in the half-court.” Jazz has earned a 27-position rise to #105.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5 MORE SIGNIFICANT MOVERS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#41</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='515689' first='Megan' last='Doughty'] – Megan's level of performance has risen notably this summer as the lengthy forward from Woodbury has rediscovered her mojo. A move to the Prep Girls Hoops Circuit with [program_tooltip program_id='774653' first='Minnesota' last='Bobcats'] offered Doughty a fresh start and she has taken full advantage. She's up 5 spots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#48</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='721209' first='Ayla' last='Caskey'] – The crafty combo guard from New London-Spicer continues to evolve into a strong scholarship-level prospect. By playing with [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] Elite, she has proven herself against higher-level opponents and now moves up 6 positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#55</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='589275' first='Sophia' last='Anderson'] – The 6-footer from Maple Grove delivered a career-best performance on behalf of [program_tooltip program_id='714566' first='Minnesota' last='Stars'] Nilsen at the AAU State Tournament. It may have been a dramatic turning point in her journey as a college prospect. Sophia is long and athletic and oh so feisty. She rises 6 positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#60</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='676689' first='Addison' last='Ruda'] – Like her twin sister Abby, Addison has improved her overall skill set substantially as she has grown into her body and matured physically. Injuries may have hampered her at times but Ruda is now showing her true potential. She moves up 8 places.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#66</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='502532' first='Betsy' last='Joyce'] – We think the big forward from New Ulm is one of the more underappreciated prospects in the Class of 2026. She has a big frame and a big motor and we believe her upside may be bigger than she's been given credit for. This potential late bloomer is up 11 spots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MORE NAMES OF NOTE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#72</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='502559' first='Amber' last='Mahal'] – The lengthy Northfield forward rises from #79 to #72.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#73</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='716895' first='Lexi' last='Mahlen'] – The solid forward from Fosston moves from #80 to #73</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#80</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='502598' first='Kathryn' last='Simonsen'] – The Eagan High guard is trending up from #85 to #80.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#87</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='773422' first='Rebecca' last='Nelson'] – The 5'11 guard from St. Anthony Village goes from #95 to #87.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#94</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='717668' first='Evelyn' last='Miller'] – The 6'1 forward from Orono is up 9 places to #94.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#99</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='502579' first='Stella' last='Triplett'] – The forward from Eagan is poised for a breakthrough. She's up 10.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#104</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='773409' first='Jessica' last='Haux'] – The track star from Wayzata has scads of basketball potential, too. She's up 12.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#122</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='782553' first='Amelia' last='Schwendimann'] – The lengthy junior from Orono is putting in the work. She's up 17.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the complete list of 155 ranked players, go to the <strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/minnesota/rankings/2026-rankings/">2026 rankings page</a></strong>. Tomorrow, we'll bring you the 15 newcomers to the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->