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Underrated Prospects: Class of 2026

Underrated Prospects: Class of 2026
Akeem Webb
Akeem Webb August 9, 2024 @ 05:15 PM
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Aiyana Thomas
Aiyana Thomas 5'6" | CG/SG | 2026
KY
Alexis Knifley
Alexis Knifley 5'9" | SG/SF | 2026
KY
Elizabeth Grimes
Elizabeth Grimes 5'6" | PG | 2026
KY
Alexis Young
Alexis Young 6'1" | PF | 2026
KY
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is an abundance of players throughout the state that fly under the radar for one reason or another. Take a look at 5 overlooked 2026 prospects in Kentucky to know right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["890069"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b6951fab23b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elizabeth was the second-leading scorer (12.6 PPG) for a talented Breckinridge County squad last season. I really liked what I saw from Elizabeth on the PGH circuit this year. She is a tough competitor that impacts the game in many different ways, whether it's knocking down shots from deep, scoring off the bounce or getting others involved. She is also very effective on the fast break and her energy and instincts on defense allows her rack up multiple steals per game. (Featured Image)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1003208' first='Aiyana' last='Thomas']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Doss","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='712644' first='Louisville' last='Legends']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b6951fab2e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aiyana averaged a double-double last season with 15.2 PPG and 10.7 RPG leading Doss in both categories. She has a pretty form and can shoot it from the perimeter at an exceptionally good clip. Aiyana is a stout defender that loves to apply pressure and come up with steals. I am thinking off the top of my head hear but she might just the best rebounding guard in the state. She is a heck of a player that has been way overlooked.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["902864"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b6951fab331"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I really like Alexis's game! She is a fundamentally sound guard with good size and skill. She averaged 7.2 and 2.1 RPG for a Taylor County team that went 23-10 and won the 2A sectional championship for the 3rd year in a row. Alexis has a great work ethic, can score from all 3 levels on the floor, and is hard to stop when she gets downhill. She is coming off of a strong AAU season playing for the KY Southern Starz and looks to be a key contributor for Lady Cards once again this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Natayla Pitts","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Moore","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='712644' first='Louisville' last='Legends']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b6951fab3ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Natayla averaged a team-leading 14.3 PPG along with 4.1 RPG for Moore last season. She is a athletic lead guard with good size. She can defend 94 feet, get a bucket from all 3 levels consistently, and does fantastic job putting her teammates in position to be successful; also very coachable! Natayla showed out in the Championship game at the National Championship last month and is poised for a big junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["647300"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66b6951fab3f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='647300' first='Alexis' last='Young'] is a standout forward at Mason County High School. She led the team in scoring (14 PPG) and rebounds (8.4 RPG) last season. Alexis has good size and really long arms. She scores at a high percentage around the rim and is a workhorse on the boards. She also runs the floor very well and does a good job using her length to protect the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

There is an abundance of players throughout the state that fly under the radar for one reason or another. Take a look at 5 overlooked 2026 prospects in Kentucky to know right now.

Elizabeth Grimes

Elizabeth Grimes

KY
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Elizabeth
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Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
Breckinridge County
|
KY
Underrated Prospects: Class of 2026
Elizabeth was the second-leading scorer (12.6 PPG) for a talented Breckinridge County squad last season. I really liked...
Written by Akeem Webb
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Elizabeth Grimes

State: Kentucky
School: Breckinridge County
Club: Kentuckiana Hoops 16U
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Aiyana Thomas Aiyana Thomas 5'6" | CG/SG Doss | 2026 State KY

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS CG
CLASS 2026

Aiyana Thomas Aiyana Thomas 5'6" | CG/SG Doss | 2026 State KY

School: Doss
Club: Louisville Legends
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Alexis Knifley

Alexis Knifley

KY
SG/SF
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2026
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Alexis
Knifley SG/SF
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Campbellsville High School
|
KY
Underrated Prospects: Class of 2026
I really like Alexis’s game! She is a fundamentally sound guard with good size and skill. She averaged...
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Alexis Knifley

State: Kentucky
School: Campbellsville High School
Club: SOKY Starz
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Natayla Pitts

Natayla Pitts

HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2026

Natayla Pitts

School: Moore
Club: Louisville Legends
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Alexis Young

Alexis Young

KY
PF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Alexis
Young PF
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Mason County
|
KY
Underrated Prospects: Class of 2026
Alexis Young is a standout forward at Mason County High School. She led the team in scoring (14...
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State: Kentucky
School: Mason County
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