"The goal with these rankings is always to project into the future to get it right in the long term, even if high school recruiting rankings ultimately have little impact on players' careers once they get to college and beyond. In some cases it becomes more complex when players jump onto the radar at different points in their basketball careers -- some well before they enter high school -- making things more fluid than one would expect."
"The USC Trojans commit had a calendar year for the books in 2024-25. She dominated at powerhouse Montverde Academy before transferring to Spire Academy in Ohio, closer to home. The 6-foot-0 guard was also named MVP of the 2025 U19 FIBA World Cup after averaging a U19 USA Basketball record 19.9 points to go along with 6.4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2.9 steals in 23 minutes per game during the tournament."
Declaring a top prospect requires projecting long-term performance and managing fluid evaluations as players emerge at different career stages. Rankings will be updated in early October, with attention on top players in each class. In 2026, Saniyah Hall occupies the No. 1 spot after dominant play at Montverde Academy, a transfer to Spire Academy, and MVP honors at the 2025 U19 FIBA World Cup, including a U19 USA record 19.9 points per game. Hall pairs perimeter scoring and improved shooting with physicality, rebounding, and relentless effort. Olivia Vukosa and Oliviyah Edwards are primary challengers, with Edwards posting 17 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 63.5% shooting on the adidas 3SSB circuit.
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