Women's NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Top 10 Classes of 2026.

December saw a notable spike in commitments, highlighting a trend of later decisions fueled by unlimited official visits and evolving revenue-sharing opportunities in women’s college basketball. The recruiting landscape is now defined by more players, more choices, and more complexity, moving beyond traditional amateur norms.

As the early signing period for the 2026 class nears (Nov. 12–19), 52 programs across 12 conferences have secured at least one top-100 commitment, and 24 programs have landed multiple elite recruits. Notre Dame leads with five commitments, followed by Duke and Clemson with four each. Nebraska, Indiana, Kentucky, and Florida State all have three. Only three five-star prospects—Jerzy Robinson, Brihanna Crittendon, and Addison Bjorn—remain uncommitted, with powerhouse programs such as Texas, South Carolina, Oregon, North Carolina, and UConn still in the mix. Overall, 13 of the top 100 players are yet to decide.

Here’s a breakdown of the current Top 10 Women’s NCAA Basketball Recruiting Classes for 2026:

1. USC Trojans

• No. 1 G: Saniyah Hall

• Five-star F: Sitaya Fagan (Australia)

Coach Lindsay Gottlieb continues her streak of landing top recruits, joining the ranks of past USC stars like JuJu Watkins (2023) and Jazzy Davidson (2025). Hall, a 6-foot guard, was MVP at the U19 FIBA Women’s World Cup and excels in scoring and rebounding. Fagan, 6-4, is a versatile international forward, dangerous in transition and in half-court sets. Together, they form a potential WNBA-caliber duo.

2. Duke Blue Devils

• No. 12 PG: Autumn Fleary

• No. 16 G: Bella Flemings

• No. 25 G: Sanai Green

• No. 43 P: Taylor Sofilkanich

Kara Lawson’s class blends star talent with roster balance. Fleary is a cerebral point guard, Flemings a sharpshooting perimeter scorer, Green a versatile guard, and Sofilkanich a dependable post presence.

3. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

• No. 9 W: Jacy Abii

• No. 24 G: Jenica Lewis

• No. 30 W: Isabella Ragone

• No. 37 F: Amari Byles

• No. 81 F: Isabella Sangha

Notre Dame’s class strengthens both wings and frontcourt depth. Abii, a 6-2 wing, offers versatility, Lewis provides perimeter scoring, Ragone and Byles deliver length and athleticism, and Sangha is a late-rising post with high upside.

4. Kentucky Wildcats

• No. 13 PG: Maddyn Greenway

• No. 19 W: Savvy Swords

• No. 23 G: Emily McDonald

Kenny Brooks secures a well-rounded trio. Greenway scores from all levels, Swords adds forward versatility, and McDonald is a skilled guard capable of creating her own shot.

5. Clemson Tigers

• No. 11 G: Trinity Jones

• No. 27 W/F: Kimora Fields

• No. 39 F: Julia Scott

• No. 50 G: Meeyah Green

Shawn Poppie’s class brings top-end talent and depth. Jones is explosive on the perimeter, Fields a physical forward, Scott a floor-spacing big, and Green a confident playmaker.

6. Indiana Hoosiers

• No. 28 W: Addison Nyemchek

• No. 32 G: Gigi Battle

• No. 64 PG: Ashlinn James

• Four-star C: Zoe Jackson (Australia)

This class offers size and versatility. Nyemchek is a high-IQ forward, Battle a gritty guard, James a dynamic combo guard, and Jackson anchors the post.

7. Tennessee Lady Volunteers

• No. 2 F: Oliviyah Edwards

• No. 62 W: Gabrieal Minus

Edwards, a 6-3 forward, provides scoring, defense, and versatility, while Minus brings physicality and blue-collar toughness to Kim Caldwell’s program.

8. UConn Huskies

• No. 3 P: Olivia Vukosa

Vukosa, a 6-4 international center, is a modern post with shooting, ball-handling, and playmaking skills, fitting seamlessly into Geno Auriemma’s system.

9. South Carolina Gamecocks

• No. 17 F: Kaeli Wynn

• No. 18 F: Kelsi Andrews

Wynn offers leadership, high basketball IQ, and versatility, while Andrews is a skilled, physical presence in the frontcourt for Dawn Staley’s squad.

10. North Carolina Tar Heels

• No. 4 PG: Kate Harpring

• No. 52 F: Irene Guiamatsia

Harpring is an aggressive, scoring-minded guard with strong defense. Guiamatsia, a 6-4 forward, brings energy, effort, and developmental upside to the frontcourt.