Newsday's annual list of the top Long Island public and Catholic high school girls basketball players as the 2025-26 gets underway. Players are listed in alphabetical order, with all stats from on last season unless otherwise noted.
Angelina Almonacy, Brentwood, 5-2, G, Jr.
She is a smooth and versatile scorer with a pure shooting touch that makes her dangerous from anywhere on the floor. She averaged 12 points.
Savanna Appleton, Massapequa, 6-0, G/F, Sr.
Appleton is a versatile player who can play all five positions. She averaged 11 points and nine rebounds and grabbed double-digit rebounds in eight games.
Izzy Aristy, Farmingdale, 5-7, PG, So.
She averaged 12 points and five assists, helping to lead Farmingdale to the Nassau Class AAA quarterfinals.
Mia Betancourt, Mt. Sinai, 5-6,

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