2026: The Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With rankings updates come some new faces on the list! Without further ado, here are the 9 newcomers from the class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["395794"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eDixon is an athletic outside hitter who shines on both offense and defense. With a fast arm swing, good court vision, and quick footwork on transition and through her approach, Dixon is able to put the ball away or move the ball around strategically with a tip or shot. 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