New Kids on the Block: Class of 2026 Preview
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The winter season is almost underway and these young hoopers are prepared to make a splash at the H.S. level. Enjoy! Anna Moser Anna Moser 5'8" | CG Rutland | 2026 State NewE , 5’7 G – Rutland High School…
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Anna Moser Anna Moser 5'8" | CG Rutland | 2026 State NewE , 5’7 G – Rutland High School Class of 2026
Moser is one of 2026’s top prospects. The ultimate competitor on both sides of the floor, Anna can create her own shot but doesn’t dominate the ball either. A natural PG but can play off the ball too, Anna has savvy awareness of spacing in the halfcourt, cutting and screening hard, opening up looks for others and herself as well, and is capable of finishing those looks at all three-levels. Gritty on D with an aptitude to pick up full court, Anna is the definition of a two-way player.
Rosa Kori, 5’9 W – Rice Memorial High School Class of 2026
A natural 3 with the capabilities of a 4, Rosa can occupy the wing, the short corner, and the post, picking apart defenses from all over the court. Kori is a heady passer who sees the extra pass and cutters out of her peripheries, slipping passes wisely for finishes around the rim or hitting spot-up shooters. Rosa finishes plays herself too with strong takes to the cup, especially in transition. A strong defender with fantastic hustle, Rosa runs hard in transition, can match up 2-4, switch well, and is an aggressive rebounder with coast-to-coast ability. Keep an eye out.
Dieuna Beynon, 5’5 G – Burlington High School Class of 2026
The 26′ guard class is full of competitors and Dieuna is certainly atop that list in her own right. Beynon has fantastic agility, sticking to ballhandlers a full 84 feet, often turning opponents over for clean fastbreak finishes. In the halfcourt too, Dieuna’s off-ball awareness and quickness allow her to slide in for rips and pass deflections often. Beynon is a sound orchestrator of the offense, setting up sets and/or getting into the second layer often to make plays. Dieuna has great instincts, hustle, and attitude.
Izzy Simone, 6’1 F – Peoples Academy Class of 2026
At 6’1, Izzy affects the game a great deal simply due to her height. But don’t get it twisted, Simone can play. She finishes well around with rim with impressive touch and her face-up game is crisp in the short corner and mid-range, capable of getting by defenders off a single bounce or hitting the short jumper. Defensively, Izzy owns the paint with her great length, affecting shots and passes with ease while being careful not to take herself out of the play. Simone is a premier forward for VT’s class of 2026.
Lexie Litchfield Lexie Litchfield 5'6" | CG Colchester | 2026 State NewE , 5’6 G – Colchester High School Class of 2026
Highly skilled, Lexie is one of the most polished in the class. Litchfield has a strong handle, maneuvering defensive pressure with heads up moves to get them off her hip as she orchestrates the offense, or blowing by them to create plays for herself and others. Lexie is a natural leader on the floor, guiding teammates with her consistent effort on both ends, her playmaking ability, and a keen will to win. I’m excited to follow Litchfield’s development this winter.
Marlie Bushey, 5’10 W/F – Milton High School Class of 2026
With Marlie we have a hard-nosed player who’s also significantly skilled. Bushey is a consistent shooter in the mid to short range with great efficiency off the catch. She also has a savvy face-up game in the mid to high-post where she has impressive awareness of moving teammates and defenders, hitting cutters with timely passes and wisely securing the ball when the defense digs in. Marlie is a strong interior defender yet can switch onto bigger wings and is a powerful force on the glass. Watch out.
Charlotte Jasmin Charlotte Jasmin 5'8" | SG Hartford | 2026 State NewE , 5’7 G – Hartford High School Class of 2026
Jasmin may be listed as a 5’7 G, but she plays the post just as well as the perimeter. With a strong frame and great hustle, Charlotte finishes all kinds of looks inside the paint and rebounds well on both ends due to sheer effort and a nice ability to track the ball. A natural off the ball too, Jasmin sets solid screens, rolls hard to the rim and pops well to the ball. Defensively, Charlotte plays bigger than 5’7, clogging the lane and making life tough on opponents with her physicality.
Alana Crittenden, 5’8 G – Lamoille High School Class of 2026
I’m really excited to follow Alana’s development over the next few years. She has the feel to play 1-3, capable of ballhandling duties but heady off of the ball too. Crittenden is an athletic and strong slasher, finding myriad ways to finish inside, whether it be taking on contact or slipping by rotating bigs with a eurostep. Defensively, Alana is highly switchable and has keen anticipation, wreaking havoc in the passing lanes. Alana will be on my radar early as I plan to check out a scrimmage vs. CVU in a couple weeks.