Another physical guard, Robinson confidently plays bully ball. She's comfortable at either guard spot and has improved her shooting volume. Developing more offensive efficiency will dictate her ultimate ceiling, but for now Robinson benefits from a high volume of free throw attempts. She was known as a facilitator early in her career, and that passing has started to show up once again, giving her game much-needed balance. She's a competitive defender and rebounder. Robinson's recruitment includes UConn, LSU, South Carolina, Tennessee, USC and UCLA.
Few can match Wilson-Manyacka's combination of finesse, skill and physical force. She's improved her perimeter shot over the past year and added creativity to her handle. Defensively, she defends all five positions and is a two-way rebounder. Her offensive efficiency will only get better as she adds some simple elements to her game, such as moving without the ball and using her gifted rip-and-go to get defenders on her hip -- and therefore at her mercy. Wilson-Manyacka's recruitment will feature top programs from across the country.
Bradley blends old-school physicality in the paint with modern floor spacing. She's a physical, patient scorer with either hand in the post, and has developed a nice pull-up jumper to counter constant double- and triple-teams. Her improved off-ball movement and catch-and-shoot skills will help in ball screen actions in college. Defensively, her footwork and technique allow her to play without fouling. She's the clear best post in her class, and elite programs are monitoring her progress.
Banks is a joyful, entertaining point guard who is becoming more efficient despite her high usage rate. She's averaging an impressive 17.2 points, 5.2 assists (with a 2:1 assist to turnover ratio) and 2.6 steals per game with Team Durant. She's becoming more nuanced and patient reading defenses in the pick-and-roll, and her added shooting range has made her tougher to defend. Banks is also a savvy on-ball defender and rebounder for a lead guard. She rarely discusses her recruitment publicly, but all the major conferences are pursuing her. Expect Banks to narrow her list soon.
The 2026 class is loaded with swing forwards like Crittendon, who has always shown nice shooting touch and gets easy buckets inside because of her size. She started to show her physicality and motor more frequently at the end of this past high school season and has sustained that consistency in the club circuit. Crittendon has scheduled visits with Tennessee, UCLA, Colorado and TCU, and is working on scheduling Texas and USC. She considers her recruitment wide open.
15. Jacy Abii, class of 2026
Abii is another elite prospect who missed her high school season with a knee injury and hasn't played club yet either -- though she is expected to return soon. She's a great facilitator, fundamental scorer and long-range shooter who keeps her approach simple. She is also a workhorse on the glass and can guard multiple positions. Abii has taken official visits to Notre Dame, Oregon, UCLA, North Carolina and TCU. She has scheduled Duke, LSU and Tennessee for the fall and may add others.
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