She made a name for herself last club season and the buzz continued into the high school season. End to end, she may be the fastest forward in the class and she leaps for rebounds better than many in the country. Williamsville South (Williamsville): 21-2 (14-0 in League), 25.6 rating4. She carried that experience into the high school season and it helped her insert herself intensely while stuffed the stat sheet. Iowa, for instance, traces its girls state championship history to 1920. Here are some of the post players we would like to see go head-to-head in this class: Kate Koval (Long Island Lutheran, New York) had one of the best overall seasons we saw this year. 2023 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings - espnW 100 - ESPN 9 Aaliyah Crump out of Minnesota had a fantastic season for Minnetonka. Do not just chalk that up to her height, however. She is collecting high-level offers left and right -- most recently from South Carolina, Stanford, and Tennessee Lady Vols. Previous ranking: 50, No. She will take a step up this summer and play on the 17U level, and the increased physicality and competition will be good for her. Newark High School (Newark, OH), 28-2 22 Kayleigh Heckel of Long Island Lutheran saw her game grow and her ranking rise. Find out where your teams stands. We take a look. She has joined a new club team, United Family of the adidas 3SSB circuit, and has her sights set on a continual rise. Boise High (Idaho) It is scary, but her best basketball is in front of her. 23. MaxPreps New Jersey High School Girls Basketball Rankings. All three categories of basketball have new No. She can handle the ball and will surprise you with her right-to-left shake to create space. She debuts in the rankings at No. Philly Rise. Cypress Creek High School (Houston, TX), 32-1 The league holds competition for 23 teams in 16 sports. These 12 players in the top 25 were either state champions, runners-up or semifinalists. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. We take a look at players we'd like to go head-to-head going into the spring at a few positions: The 2024 class is strong at forward. The 2022-23 high school season was as exciting as ever, with more elite matchups across the country than ever before. espnW High School Top 25 - Girls' basketball rankings - ESPN Find out where your teams stands. Chavez led her team to the Nike EYBL championship and then went on a scoring tear that burned through the stat sheets all high school season. Mount St. Mary Academy (Kenmore): 11-5 (6-0 in Monsignor Martin), 1.9 rating, 2 straight wins, 1. The 5-9 guard excels in transition as she is a threat soon after she crosses half court. What are we looking to see from this group? Cheli announced her commitment to UConn on April 6. 2 Zakiyah Johnson (Sacred Heart Academy, Kentucky): state champion, No. Previous ranking: unranked, No. Cicero-North Syracuse (Cicero): 13-7 (8-2 in League), 21.0 rating, 2 straight wins16. A trio of teams are new at No. I love how her eyes are always up and that she can make any pass needed on time. She plays with a flair that brings a buzz to the floor and since she is no secret to opponents now, she should see some focused defensive effort -- a good challenge for her in a tougher schedule. She has superb ballhandling skills and can really stretch the floor with her shooting. Sydney Douglas Valor Christian (Highlands Ranch, CO), 17-0 She has an easy stroke from 3 with a quick shot prep and release. New Hope Academy (Landover Hills, MD), 14-3 Minnesota commit Mallory Heyer had 24 points and 13 rebounds, while sophomore Kennedy Sanders had 21 points and six assists and Lehigh signee Kaylee Van Eps contributed 13 points and four assists for Chaska, which followed its upset with a 45-43 win over Rosemount (MN) in the state final. Avary Cain (St. Joseph HS, California) is a smooth lefty guard with impeccable footwork that leads to simple playmaking because she is a catch-and-shoot threat. 1 teams this week as the playoffs approach in Delaware's winter high school sports season. The opportunities for matchups with comparable bigs are few and far between, but when they do happen, they need to take advantage of these situations and test themselves. Defensively, they now must be able to maneuver in multiple ball-screen coverages as well as the occasional switch on to a perimeter player. She is skilled with the ball and can really shoot it from deep. We are ranking the top programs for the 2021-22 season. 12 Imari Berry out of Clarksville High School in Tennessee went on a scoring tear this year. Woliczko is amazingly efficient around the rim with a high field-goal percentage. Girls' basketball player rankings: Updates, adds for next 3 classes . Our rankings update sees the class of 2024 expand to 100 and the class of 2025 to 60, and we share the initial top 25 in the 2026 class. She can play without the ball out of actions and reads as well as create space for her jumper off the dribble. 5 Dee Alexander (Purcell Marian HS, Ohio): state champion, No. She is by far the best passer and her feel for the entire floor is unmatched in the class. She may not be the highest jumper or fastest sprinter, but she is a hooper. South Carolina-bound point guard Raven Johnson, who won the 2021 Jersey Mike's Naismith High School Trophy, had 17 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in the final. Lancaster: 20-4 (12-0 in League), 26.0 rating10. She brings a presence to the floor with how locked in and intense she is defensively -- she can guard one through five and utilizes her gifts and acumen to excel in all matchups. June 1 was the first day college coaches could contact the class of 2025 directly, so their phones likely have been busy as well. She averaged 20.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. SCNext Top 25: Final ranking of the 2022-23 high school girls' basketball teams It was a big week for Kendall Dudley, who helped lead Sidwell Friends to the State Champions Invitational title and . 19. MaxPreps' rankings factor in win-loss record, win quality, and strength of schedule. Southeast Raleigh should survive the rest of conference play and roll into the playoffs as the 4A favorite but that 34-31 loss to St. Frances still rankles, as Southeast Raleigh's lowest point total aside from that game was in a 55-6 win. Kennedy Smith (Ewitanda HS, California) is the best outright athlete of this group in terms of the combination of strength, power, speed, lateral quickness and leaping ability. She is patient in her post touches and methodical as she makes moves. 11. Hopkins High School (Minnetonka, MN), 15-1 The combination of her strong frame, overall skill, power and jumping ability make her a rare find. At the latest EYBL stop, she averaged 13.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.8 blocks. Jordan Lee (St. Mary's Stockton, California) has made consistent incremental improvements in her game and has made herself elite. 1. There is a smoothness to her movements that can mask her athleticism, and she is more gifted in that area than most believe. She is fantastic in the open court. 13. The best teams have versatility at guard in skills and game IQ. ESPN Basketball Recruiting - Player Rankings - ESPN Achievements: EPC runner-up, District 11 6A champion, PIAA 6A second round . Yanders Law STL 2026/Young Athletic Elite 2026. 6. Our Lady of Mercy Academy (Syosset): 20-5 (11-2 in League), 20.3 rating8. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, New York girls high school basketball rankings. Northeastern Clinton (Champlain): 17-6 (10-3 in League), 15.3 rating15. Hammond Central (Hammond): 21-1 (10-0 in Section 10 West), 24.8 rating, 3 straight wins2. She rebounds well and already adds some physicality. College basketball rankings: Top 10 transfers headed to Pac - 247Sports Jordyn Palmer East New York Family Academy (Brooklyn): 16-10 (4-2 in PSAL Girls AA), 17.8 rating, 3 straight losses4. 5. 13 Grace Knox* (Centennial HS, Nevada): state champion program (she was not eligible this year), No. Princess Anne (Virginia Beach, VA), 10-0 No. Duncanville, DeSoto named to MaxPreps' preseason national football rankings Duncanville (No. Mt. 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Brentwood School is one of many Southern California teams that has enough talent to play with pretty much anyone, and if everything goes just right, they'll make Sierra Canyon work really, really hard to get a win. In-depth player briefings, film and more on ESPNHS.com. loses the throne, Miami Country Day (Fla.) moves atop the latest rankings, Super 25: Top six remains, McKinley (Canton) drops and two new teams enter the fold, Super 25 Girls Basketball: The top stays steady, Archbishop Mitty enters back into the rankings, Minimal movement in upper half of Super 25 Girls Basketball Rankings, Archbishop Mitty takes top spot in Super 25 girls rankings, Holy Innocents lead six new teams, Bishop McNamara leads six new teams in Super 25 girls basketball rankings, No. Jasmine Davidson, Zakiyah Johnson and Aaliyah Chavez have separated themselves for now, but do not sleep on Sienna Betts and Dee Alexander. However, she was able to practice under the tutelage of 14-time state champion coach Karen Weitz, which would benefit any player. She is poised for a big summer with Team Takeover on the EYBL circuit. 7 Bishop McNamara, and wins over New Hope (which just knocked South Shore out of the Top 25) and St. Laurent combine for a rankings-worthy record. The 6-foot guard played last summer on the 17U circuit and her strength and athleticism helped her compete. What do these classes look like overall and who are the game changers? 1 Jasmine Davidson (Clackamas HS, Oregon): state champion, No. This class has some serious length, skills and physical ability. Today we continue our all-time high school quarterback rankings based on the regions they played in. 2026 National Youth Basketball Rankings | Prep Hoops Next DeSoto (Texas), 35-2 She does a great job with her footwork on finishes and knows when to utilize the euro-step or get on two feet. Stats. Where do the nation basketball recruits rank? 3 Olivia Vukosa (Christ the King, New York) is the rare combination of size and mobility at 6-4. She carried that experience into the high school season and it helped her insert herself intensely while stuffed the stat sheet. In terms of speed, explosiveness and jumping ability, she truly is elite. No. New Hope Academy (Landover Hills, MD), 14-3 General Brown (Dexter): 18-2 (14-1 in Section 3 Frontier B), 16.8 rating, 8 straight wins11. In the past year, she added a higher release to her shot and it has opened things up for her because defenses have to play her straight up. She made a couple plays to finish lob passes out of a backdoor play her team runs that had the whole gym reacting in awe. 2021 Rankings How are rankings determined? In just its second year as a program, New Hope Academy has been named the Super 25 National Champions. Junior Ta'Niya Latson poured in 31 points, while Virginia Tech-bound Brianna Turnage had 11 points and 11 boards. She has a cool demeanor and the game to go with it -- 3-ball, pull-up jumper and finishes at the rim against contact. Some have not been playing very long and the younger a player is, the more projection is a factor over actual production. Her offers include Wisconsin, Penn State, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Miami, Florida State, Ohio State, West Virginia, Purdue, Dayton, Michigan, Illinois and Mississippi State. 9. Edwards recently made the USA Basketball squad that will compete in 2023 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup from July 15 to 23 in Madrid. Each year, new players shoot up the ranks and there is a degree of separation as they grow in their games. Toby Fournier (Crestwood Prep, Canada) has skyrocketed in terms of skill this year. No. 2, followed by Salesian, Sacred . Bigs tend to develop a little later, so we will see this spring and summer who emerges. The 5-11 Howell is a guard who brings a competitiveness to the floor, is vocal and brings the leadership intangible. Wayne has not been tested as much as many of the teams in the Top 25, but the Wednesday night trip to Kettering to face Fairmont, a two-point victim to Wayne at home, is more than just another midterm. 12 Riverdale Baptist last week and fell 12 spots to No. META Hoops. Avary Cain (St. Joseph HS, California) is a smooth lefty guard with impeccable footwork that leads to simple playmaking because she is a catch-and-shoot threat. She has some major potential. Norman High School (Norman, OK), 18-0 High School Girls Basketball Rankings - MaxPreps There's nothing like a league rivalry, and Poly rose up and shocked St. Frances, snapping its 15-game winning streak and tumbling St. Frances out of the Top 10. Bishop McNamara (Forestville, MD), 3-1 Westlake (GA) ends the year atop the espnW Top 25 . Notre Dame (Batavia): 10-3 (1-0 in League), 16.0 rating9. She changes shots in the paint, attacks the glass and is there for the dump-off pass and finish. View New Jersey Girls Basketball ranking list. 8) and DeSoto (No. Bishop McNamara (Forestville, MD), 3-1 6'4". Woliczko is amazingly efficient around the rim with a high field-goal percentage. As she learns the fundamentals of inside and outside defense, her physical tools will allow her to excel. The 6-foot guard broke out last summer competing on the 17U level and has continued that success. Naperville Central High (Ill.) 45 spot. She is headed to UConn Huskies and for good reason. Despite winning five of the spring seasons seven Southwestern Conference championships, the 2023 Edwardsville Publishing Company, LLC, Can you see them? Get the inside scoop on the top ranked high school girls' basketball players. 1. The 2019 Super 25 Week 2 HS Girls Basketball Regional Rankings have been released. Boys High School Basketball Rankings: Super 25 as of Feb. 6, 2023 Such data paints a clear picture of the sport's cultural impact. 13 Grace Knox* (Centennial HS, Nevada): state champion program (she was not eligible this year), No. In the Adidas 3SSB stop in May, she averaged 19.3 points per game and had college coaches buzzing. Regarding their recruitment landing spots, academic interests, fit, style, need, system and in today's landscape NIL opportunities will play a huge role in where they land. We have seen these players from the class of 2026 play a significant role in varsity experience and anticipate a big summer for them in elite situations. She is a threat from the 3, although her stock will continue to rise with more consistency there. SCNext Top 25: Final ranking of the 2022-23 high school girls' basketball teams It was a big week for Kendall Dudley, who helped lead Sidwell Friends to the State Champions Invitational title and . Dee Alexander has no fear and returns to defend the Under Armour title that the WV Thunder won last season. High school girls basketball rankings: Bay Area News Group Top 20 Each has a unique style and nuance to their game, and this is what makes a potential matchup so intriguing. She has caught the eyes of programs coast to coast. Grandview High School (CO), which previously held the No. As the game has become more perimeter- and spacing-oriented, the diversity in guard-play skills becomes paramount. 20. Albany Academy for Girls (Albany): 24-2 (16-0 in Section 2 Colonial), 22.2 rating6. She plays hard and is physical but has added comfort away from the rim now, even showing an easy stroke from the 3. 8. 25. Robinson plays for Team Why Not in the EYBL during the summer. McGaughy storms in at No. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. It is also time to see who separates themselves at point guard. She is a knock-down 3-point shooter and at the latest Adidas 3SSB stop in May, averaged 16.3 points and shot 50% from 3. Davidson continues to improve and show she may still have the highest ceiling of them all. West of exit intentions, Whalen won't remain in admin role at Minnesota, UConn, South Carolina headline HOF showcase, UConn's Bueckers 'very close' in ACL recovery, Top doctors say liability costs may harm care, NCAA adds rule on flopping in women's hoops, 2021 Jersey Mike's Naismith High School Trophy, UConn women land No. Archbishop Mitty, which had last week off, stayed at No. Standings. It was a fantastic year for some in the freshman class and that has created a buzz for the class of 2026, whose complete rankings will be posted in June along with our new espnW 100. Jarace Walker IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL) PF. In-depth player briefings, film and more on ESPNHS.com. Rosary shocked Mater Dei 65-55 on Jan. 7, in Mater Dei's palatial gym, but then the young SoCal team went to Rosary and held on for a 64-62 win. 12. Here's a look at the top transfers heading to the Pac-12 in 2023-24: 1. Berry's recruitment includes schools from every power conference, from South Carolina Gamecocks to UConn to Arizona Wildcats. She has a balance to her game that always has her shot ready and she utilizes that tool to keep defenses guessing. On a very small scale, this question has some merit, but overall, it's irrelevant. St. Paul VI (Chantilly, Va.) Record: 22-1 2. 14. Ketcham (Wappingers Falls): 15-2 (6-1 in League), 21.4 rating14. She glides up and down the court.