play0:27MSU commit Lily Williams drops long dime to USC commit Saniyah HallMSU commit Lily Williams drops long dime to USC commit Saniyah Hall
play0:50Jerzy Robinson passes JuJu Watkins as Sierra Canyon’s all-time leading scorerJerzy Robinson is celebrated as she eclipses JuJu Watkins as Sierra Canyon’s all-time leading scorer.
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MSU commit Lily Williams drops long dime to USC commit Saniyah HallMSU commit Lily Williams drops long dime to USC commit Saniyah Hall
Jerzy Robinson passes JuJu Watkins as Sierra Canyon’s all-time leading scorerJerzy Robinson is celebrated as she eclipses JuJu Watkins as Sierra Canyon’s all-time leading scorer.
Jerzy Robinson is celebrated as she eclipses JuJu Watkins as Sierra Canyon’s all-time leading scorer.
Duke commit Bella Flemings gets the basket and the foulDuke commit Bella Flemings gets the basket and the foul
Shane LaflinMultiple AuthorsMay 1, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
The domino effect of college coaching changes and transfer portal movement — as well as players in the SC Next 100 reopening their recruitment — shook up the cycle for the 2026 class.
But now, the dust has settled, with updated commitments for seven players in the top 100, including five-stars No. 3 Oliviyah Edwards (Tennessee to South Carolina) and No. 11 Trinity Jones (Clemson to Maryland).
For the third time in four years, USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb has the No. 1 recruit, with Hall following JuJu Watkins (2023) and Jazzy Davidson (2025). The Trojans also have arguably the top two international recruits in this class in Okeke and Fagan.
Hall is a 6-foot do-everything guard who earned MVP honors at the U19 FIBA Women’s World Cup in July. She scores from everywhere and is an exceptional rebounder, particularly on offense.
MSU commit Lily Williams drops long dime to USC commit Saniyah Hall
MSU commit Lily Williams drops long dime to USC commit Saniyah Hall
A lean 6-4, Fagan glides down the court, attacks the rim in transition and can spot up for the 3. In the half court, she moves well without the ball to get to her spots.
Okeke is another 6-4 athlete who moves up and down the floor fluidly. She commands attention in the paint with her ability to run the rim and finish when attacking the basket. Defensively, she covers up a lot of space and challenges anything near the rim. She was named the MVP of 2025 FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket last summer.
A potential lineup next season of Watkins, Davidson, Kennedy Smith, Hall, Fagan and Okeke would be as versatile, long and skilled as any we’ve seen in recent memory. This group features multiple future WNBA stars and Olympians.
No. 3 Oliviyah Edwards No. 6 G Jerzy Robinson No. 19 F Kaeli Wynn No. 30 F Kelsi Andrews Four-star F Justine Loubens (France)
To a group that already featured a formidable frontcourt, and the most physical guard of the class, Dawn Staley recently made two strong additions.
Edwards, who had decommitted from Tennessee in early April, joined the Gamecocks a few weeks later. She’s a skilled and multifaceted 6-3 forward who creates constant matchup problems. She stretches the floor as a face-up shooter, can attack off the bounce and has the dexterity to finish with either hand at the rim.
Robinson is a highly regarded three-time Team USA gold medalist. She’s a confrontational competitor on the perimeter who lives at the free throw line, can initiate offense and has a proven jump shot. She missed some time early this past season, but was still able to piece together the best basketball of her career upon her return.
Jerzy Robinson passes JuJu Watkins as Sierra Canyon’s all-time leading scorer
Wynn, a confident and vocal presence on the floor with an exceptionally high basketball IQ, is the daughter of longtime coaches. She is skilled in her offensive game and physical and confrontational defensively. She’ll now see the college court after missing her senior season due to injury.
Andrews is a formidable post presence. She works the offensive glass, can finish with either hand around the rim and can stretch the floor. She is also a quality high-low passer, making her a valuable addition to a program like the Gamecocks, who use their bigs. She also missed the majority of her senior season due to injury.
Loubens, from France, understands spacing and can play all over the floor. A lefty forward, she can knock down the corner 3 or the straight line drive. She moves well without the basketball and is skilled at reading spacing and knowing when to get into position for an easy bucket.
No. 10 W Addison Bjorn No. 12 F Brihanna Crittendon No. 15 PG Aaliah Spaight No. 24 F Joyce-Isi Etute No. 47 G Amalia Holguin
Vic Schaefer went west to land two guards from the same club team — Spaight and Holguin — then layered in a pair of five-stars in Crittendon and Bjorn, and finally international five-star Etute.
The versatile Crittendon is a prototypical 6-3 face-up forward with 3-point range and slashing ability. She’s significantly improved on her defense and rebounding as well.
Bjorn, a wiry 6-1 wing, is one of the most adaptable and decorated players in the class. A three-time USA Basketball gold medalist, she’s a high-IQ facilitator who gets to the rim, and her defensive switchability will fit Texas’ pressure-based system perfectly.
Spaight has continued to refine her skills after averaging over 20 points on the 2025 Nike EYBL circuit. She has shown she can run a team and make others better, making her a potentially seamless replacement for Rori Harmon.
Spaight also has plenty of experience running alongside Holguin, a 5-9 guard who will bring some much-needed shooting to the Longhorns’ lineup and can slide over to the lead guard role in a pinch.
Etute’s addition only adds more firepower to a loaded class. She’s a physical presence in the post who’s an excellent finisher around the rim with an advanced handle and patience beyond her years.
Kara Lawson’s latest recruiting class contains major star power and fills key roster needs, with Taina Mair and Ashlon Jackson both gone. This class is full of interchangeable perimeter players and fundamentally sound bigs who have been the backbone of Duke’s success.
Fleary, a 5-7 point guard, plays with old-school savvy and a sharp handle, knack for distribution and scoring chops.
Duke commit Bella Flemings gets the basket and the foul
Duke commit Bella Flemings gets the basket and the foul
Green is another 6-foot guard with a strong frame and an all-around game aided by high-level rebounding and defense. She missed her junior year due to a knee injury and returned for some action during her senior season — only to finish her high school career back on the sideline due to injury.
Sofilkanich is a back-to-the-basket post player who seals hard on the block and can finish well over either shoulder.
The four high-level, varied forwards and one of the nation’s premier shooters in this group will fill a considerable void left by four of ND’s top five interior players graduating.
The 6-2 Abii can play at the wing or as a stretch four. She’s an elite passer and can shoot or attack the rim from the perimeter.
Lewis is a 5-10 long-range shooter with an expanded perimeter game. She’s an intelligent defender who reads the floor well. Offensively, she makes good decisions in the pick-and-roll, and she has added some wiggle off the bounce to keep defenses honest.
Ragone, a 6-2 sharpshooting wing/forward, provides competitiveness and defensive versatility. She missed her senior season due to a knee injury.
Also 6-2, Byles is at her best slashing to the rim and getting on the glass. She has also improved her pull-up jumper.
The 6-3 post Sangha really burst onto the basketball scene — and the recruiting boards — a year ago with her effort on the glass and efficiency around the rim. She’s also a high-level volleyball player.
McDonald can create her own shot or play out of the flow of action to get open opportunities to launch from deep.
No. 8 G Jordyn Jackson No. 11 G Trinity Jones No. 45 F Mimi Thiero F Eva-Grace Yebila (Great Britain)
The 6-1 Jackson is one of the strongest guards in the country, a major scoring threat who has incrementally polished her game over time.
Jones, who decommitted from Clemson in early April and joined Brenda Frese’s program a few weeks later, is one of elite talents of this class. She slashes to the rim with an explosiveness that is hard to defend and has an improved outside shot.
At 6-4, Thiero runs the floor easily, has soft touch and can play off two feet in the paint. Once she adds strength, she should thrive in Maryland’s pace-and-space system.
Yebila is strong, coordinated and active around the rim. She was productive at the FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket Division B level, and has significant upside. That said, she’s fairly raw, so don’t expect significant early contributions.
No. 25 W Addison Nyemchek No. 29 G Gigi Battle No. 66 PG Ashlinn James Four-star C Zoe Jackson (Australia)
Nyemchek brings length, switchability and high IQ at 6-1. She’s an elite glue player because she’s comfortable anywhere on the floor and can plug holes on both ends.
At 5-11, Battle is fiercely competitive and dramatically improved her offensive game, leading to a notable rise in her recruiting stock.
Jackson, a 6-4 Australian post, anchors the class inside. She’ll function like a traditional big who primarily controls the paint and around the rim.
Vukosa is the best big in the class, a modern center who can handle, shoot and facilitate. At 6-4, she moves fluidly for her size and brings valuable international seasoning after three summers of FIBA competition with Croatia. Expect her to mesh well with frontcourt teammates Sarah Strong and Blanca Quiñonez.
The 5-8 Popovic is a floor general type, a poised ball handler and solid decision-maker. She finishes well around the rim and is a knockdown 3-point catch-and-shooter.
Harpring is the most aggressive scoring guard in the 2026 class. At 5-10, with a strong, broad frame, she relentlessly attacks defenses and hunts buckets. She has added a masterful pull-up and respectable 3-point shooting to her driving skills. She’s also a rugged defender on the ball and is competitive.