There are 17 five-star recruits in the girls’ SC Next 100 class of 2026 as of mid-October. Sixteen have announced their decisions so far, with the latest commitment coming a day after the early signing period, from No. 10 Addison Bjorn (Texas).
We won’t see these players in a college uniform for another season, but we can make some informed projections. How will they fit in their chosen system? What’s next for those programs that have signed these top-tier talents? We try to answer all these questions here.
Bookmark this page, as we will update this list and add key analysis every time a five-star recruit announces a commitment.
Hall was named the MVP of the U19 FIBA Women’s World Cup held in the Czech Republic, where Team USA won gold once again. She averaged 19.9 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 2.0 APG and 2.9 SPG. She shot 52.6% from the field through the tournament, including 39.3% from behind the arc.
How she fits: Hall will join a 2026-27 roster that will include Jasmine Davidson (also on the gold medal-winning U19 squad), JuJu Watkins, and 2025 FIBA Americup Gold medalist Kennedy Smith (No. 6 in the ESPNW 100 class of 2024).
The versatility and scoring prowess of this combination will pose problems for opposing teams. The Trojans will have a WNBA/European style feel to the roster. Each of these players has a niche, but all of them can handle, score and defend at a high level. USC will look to further bolster its interior play in this 2026 class, and is targeting No. 2 recruit Oliviyah Edwards, who visited campus officially earlier in the year.
Background: The 6-foot-3 forward from Washington picked Tennessee over USC, Washington, Florida, South Carolina and LSU. She played at Elite Prep previously but has transferred to Garfield High School (Wash.) for her senior season.
During the Adidas 3ssb circuit, she took her team, the Northwest Greyhounds, to the Final Four while averaging 17 points and 7.8 rebounds. She had baselines packed with college coaches and had a breakout performance in May, when her team had a thrilling win over 7 Days Basketball, led by 2027 No. 1 Kaleena Smith.
Edwards has arguably the highest ceiling as the most elite athlete in the pool of 2026 five-stars, by far. In the past year, she has sharpened her game in all aspects. Her finishing around the rim with either hand — including above the rim — and her smooth jumper that extends beyond the 3-point line separates her amongst her peers. Defensively, she can guard anyone on the floor with her length and physical advantages moving laterally and rising vertically to challenge shots.
How she fits: Edwards will be able to display her combination of athleticism and skill in the Lady Vols’ pace and full court defensive system. She is comparable to current Tennessee senior Zee Spearman, a lengthy forward who can knock down the 3, as well as NC State transfer Khamil Pierre. Edwards’ activity level and potential to be disruptive defensively, combined with her playmaking in transition, will make her a fan favorite in Knoxville.
The significance of Edwards’ commitment to Tennessee: Edwards gives Tennessee its first commitment in the 2026 class. She will join the No. 2 recruiting class of 2025 when she gets to Knoxville, adding a versatile forward to a mix of elite perimeter players. She is the highest-rated recruit to commit to Tennessee in the Kim Caldwell era, and the highest-rated player to commit to Tennessee since former coach Holly Warlick signed No. 2 Jordan Horston (2019) and No. 2 Evina Westbrook (2017).
The Lady Vols are still in the mix for five-stars Trinity Jones (No. 11), Brihanna Crittendon (No. 8), Jacy Abii (No. 9) and Bella Flemings (No. 16) .
Background: Vukosa is a 6-foot-4 versatile post player from Whitestone, New York. She is also the No. 1 post player in her class in the country. She chose UConn over LSU, Texas, Ohio State and South Carolina. She is adding another name to the pipeline between UConn and Queens-based prep program Christ the King, which has sent the likes of Sue Bird and Tina Charles to Storrs.
Vukosa brings a wealth of experience via international play, having represented Croatia in FIBA competition in the 2023 U16 Women’s European Championship, the 2024 Women’s World Cup — and, most recently, the 2025 U20 EuroBasket B Division, where she won a bronze medal after averaging 15.6 points and 9.1 rebounds. The highlight of her summer was a 35-point, 22-board performance in the third-place game against Bulgaria.
When it comes to Vukosa, the Huskies should be able to utilize her skill set beyond the block and the paint, as she is a competent decision-maker and passer, and has the ability to play outside the 3-point line. Think of Stefanie Dolson, who was a key support for Stewart during the first two years of UConn’s run of four straight title wins (2013-16).
Background: The Georgia native, who currently plays for Marist School, picked the Tar Heels over the likes of Iowa, South Carolina and other powerhouse programs. Harpring has had an exceptional year, being named MVP of the inaugural Overtime Select competition and signing an NIL deal with Adidas. She averaged 32.3 points and 10.6 rebounds during her junior year and 19.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists for her Adidas 3SSB team Southeast All Stars.
After losing out on No. 1 Saniyah Hall, the Tar Heels will build around Harpring and hope for another solid recruiting class to follow the fifth-ranked 2025 group (headlined by Brooks).
They’ve already gotten a head start, landing No. 48 Irene Guiamatsia on Friday night: a 6-4 forward and an active athlete around the rim who challenges shots defensively and carves out space for rebounds. Guiamatsia, who has shown considerable improvement this summer in her touch around the rim and beyond, is a lot like Maria Gakdeng, who just graduated from UNC.
Background: The 6-2 forward from Archbishop Mitty in California chose Iowa over South Carolina, Ohio State and USC. Before missing the majority of her junior year and the entire summer club season with a knee injury, she had a stellar campaign, leading Mitty to the Nike TOC Championship before Christmas in Phoenix. She represented Team USA at the 2023 FIBA Americas U16 Championship and the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup, being named to the All-Star Five at both events.
McKenna is great on the glass with a never-ending motor. She does her damage in the paint, making effort plays running the rim and on second-chance offensive rebounds and putbacks. She began to show improvement in range and ability to attack the basket off the dribble before going down with the injury.
How she fits: Woliczko is the first commit from the 2026 class for Jan Jensen’s Iowa team. With forwards Jada Gyamfi and Hannah Stuelke set to graduate this year, Woliczko will have a chance to get significant playing time and make an immediate impact.
The Hawkeyes are still in the mix for five-star Addison Bjorn and four-star Amari Byles. They signed the 22nd-ranked class in 2025, bringing in five-star guard Addison Deal.
Background: Jackson chose Maryland over other finalists TCU, Alabama, Miami, South Carolina and Ohio State. A strong wing player, she established herself early in high school as one of the potential stars of the 2026 class. She has seen national success at perennial top-five program Sidwell Friends, but on July 15 announced she was transferring to the St. James Academy, following Tamika Dudley, her high school and club head coach.
Jackson solidified her five-star status this past calendar year after adding advanced handle and shooting skills, as well as nuance to her change of pace. She is an explosive high-level defender and rebounder, and now that she’s more skilled with the ball in her hands, she has made her slashing physical style to the rim that much harder to guard. She most recently averaged 15.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists at July’s Nike Nationals in Chicago.
How she fits: Maryland plays an up-tempo and aggressive scoring style. ESPN recently compared Jackson to Maryland’s Kaylene Smikle because of their similar size, build and scoring ability. Smikle will graduate this school year, so Jackson can step right in to fill that void in 2026-27. She will fit nicely with returners Kyndal Walker (PG), Oluchi Okananwa (G) and shooter Rainey Welson (G).
Jackson is also Maryland’s first commit of the 2026 class, so coach Brenda Frese will now look to bolster the interior, and perhaps the right combo type of guard to complement those players.
Background: The 6-3 Crittendon is the quintessential face up forward in today’s game. She chose Texas over Tennessee, TCU, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Ohio State and UCLA.
She is long, agile and hunts shots from beyond the arc. This summer with her Jason Kidd Select squad on the Power 24 circuit, she showed a dedication to the glass and on the defensive end. That competitive effort coupled with her scoring ability made her a summer stock riser in the class. In her junior season at Riverdale Ridge (Colo.), she averaged 26.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists on 57% FG, 33% 3FG, and 73% FT.
Background: Abii, 6-2, is a new-age forward who can both initiate the offense but also bang inside and control the glass. She chose Notre Dame over finalists Texas, Tennessee, UCLA and LSU.
Although she missed her junior high school season and the majority of the club season after suffering an ACL injury last summer on the Overtime Select circuit, she showed signs of being her old self late this summer. She is an excellent passer with advanced court vision and has a stroke from beyond the 3-point line. Before transferring to Legion Prep, Abii led her Frisco Liberty program to back-to-back state championships as a freshman and sophomore.
Background: The 6-foot-1 wing chose the Longhorns over Iowa, North Carolina, UConn, Kansas, Notre Dame, and Duke.
Bjorn is a three-time gold medallist with Team USA, having participated in the 2025 Women’s U19 World Cup, the 2024 Women’s U17 World Cup and the 2023 Women’s U16 AmeriCup. On the Nike EYBL circuit this spring, she averaged 17.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists for All Iowa Attack, on an efficient 65% shooting from the field overall.