Indiana high school girls basketball preview: What you need to know for 2026-27 season

The Indiana high school girls basketball season is just around the corner. Regular-season games begin Nov. 2, with four state champions crowned Feb. 27.IndyStar's Brian "Hank" Haenchen has the state's best coverage, with game coverage, features, podcasts and analysis from opening tip to final buzzer. Here's what you need to know before the games begin.IndyStar preseason Super TeamMeet the members of this year's preseason ALL-USA Central Indiana Super Team, honoring 15 of the area's best players.Fab 15 and under the radarComing Tuesday: Ranking the area's 15-best girls basketball teamsComing Wednesday: Previewing the teams who were just outside our preseason area rankings, and spotlighting a few other squads from around Central Indiana.Central Indiana Underclassmen Watch ListThe Class of 2029 demonstrated its depth with a number of Central Indiana players stepping into key roles — including one Lils Tapak, who ran point for undefeated Class 4A state champion Center Grove — and the 2030 class arrives with even more hype.Story: Underclassmen names to know for 2026-27 IHSAA seasonIndiana girls high school basketball podcastSubscribe to IndyStarTV: Preps to find new episodes of The Scorers Table, Hank's weekly podcast covering all things Indiana girls high school basketball.Best Indiana high school girls basketball players2027: Ranking Indiana's top 30 seniors2028: Ranking Indiana's top 20 juniors2029: Ranking Indiana's top 15 sophomoresClass-by-class team rankingsWe took a class-by-class approach to our 2026-27 preseason Indiana girls high school basketball rankings so we can dive deeper into the top teams in each classification.4A: Ranking state's top Class 4A girls basketball teams3A: Reigning champion Bellmont tops rankings2A: South Knox, Oak Hill & Whitko top preseason 2A rankings1A: Fremont eyes return to GainbridgeMore: 20 more Indiana high school girls basketball teams to knowMiss Basketball previewThe 2027 class is unique from its predecessors in that it doesn't really have any heavy favorite(s) leading the way. That's not necessarily a bad thing, though, as it sets the stage for what promises to be an unpredictable and entirely wide-open pursuit of that No. 1 jersey. Insider: Who will wear No. 1 in 2027? Early look at next year's Indiana Miss Basketball candidatesTransfer trackerUpwards of 60 Indiana high school girls basketball players have transferred schools since the end of last season. We compiled a list of those players based on previous reporting and preseason coach questionnaires.Story: Faces in new places. A look at high school girls' basketball transfers around stateCollege commitments trackerThere are over 60 Indiana high school girls basketball players committed to play college basketball. We compiled a list of those players based on commitments listed on coaches' preseason questionnaires, previous coverage and Prep Girls Hoops Indiana.Story: Tracking Indiana high school girls basketball players committed to collegeOffseason coverageFeature: 'The Lord & a seatbelt' saved Myah Epps: On life, basketball following near-fatal crashFeature: Junior All-Star Kendal Hill on 'new path' after overcoming ACL tear, health scareNews: Sneakers for Santa lineup announced for NovemberNews: Teams, matchups set for 2026 high school basketball Hall of Fame Classic in New CastleNews: Noblesville tabs Justin Bennett as next girls basketball coachNews: Donna Buckley resigns as Noblesville girls basketball coach after 18 seasonsNews: Mike Armstrong steps down as Franklin girls basketball coachNews: Indiana Miss Basketball Gracyn Gilliard commits to StanfordNews: One of state's top 2026 seniors flips from Butler to Indiana WesleyanFollow Brian Haenchen on Twitter at @Brian_Haenchen. Get IndyStar's high school coverage sent directly to your inbox with the High School Sports newsletter.This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana high school girls basketball preview: What you need to know for 2026-27 season