Rewinding back to the Lady NC Top 80, we had a chance to get our eyes and learn about a rising talent we hadn’t yet seen in 2028 Lydia Cipriano. She had our scouts buzzing after her MVP performance at the camp, and she clearly made a name for herself that day. Fast forward to today, Cipriano has been making her mark even more, and college programs are quickly taking notice. Adding new offers every day and looking to be one of the top prospects in her class, she will be one to learn a lot more about in the coming years.
When you talk about her game, her blend of size and skill set quickly stands out. She operates well, is comfortable in putting the ball on the deck, scores inside and out, and can be a true force from all levels. That doesn’t even mention her impact in other areas of the court. Cipriano has already shown that she is going to be a force with North Lincoln this season, a very talented group that will be in the hunt for a state championship.
Currently, she holds offers from Arm, Cornell, Appalachian State, and Charleston. However, we can only see that list growing tremendously over the next few years. So the time is now to jump on board with this rising star here in North Carolina.
What Has Been Said:
“Cipriano was a new name for us to learn about and one of the younger prospects at the camp, but from what we saw she is going to be a name to really monitor here in North Carolina. She has a tremendous blend of skill and size early on, and wasn’t afraid of the big stage. Watching her game, she is very skilled at her age, understanding how to move and operate, always being active, finishing well with touch around the basket, and being assertive on the glass as well. She can step out and be a threat from the perimeter, which makes her only more interesting to watch. But she brings a very balanced offensive game to the court. She is a player who will be new to the court but should quickly be a player for college coaches to target.”
“Moving forward, we look at a player who easily stood out as one of the most impressive campers on display, Lydia Cipriano. She’s an incredibly skilled, well-rounded wing/forward prospect with an excellent combination of IQ, size, and versatility. Cipriano knocked down jumpers at a high percentage, finished well around the basket, and displayed useful ability off the bounce. She plays hard and utilizes her length effectively on the glass to outwork opponents for rebounds. Next in her development process is working on getting stronger, as it would allow her to become a more physically imposing defender. Coach Reece on Cipriano: “Lydia was one of the top shooters at camp. Easily will become one of the top impact freshmen this season. She has so much potential and a great foundation with her size, skill, feel, and overall polish to her game. True stretch option; knockdown in rhythm when setting her feet.” Cipriano made a lasting impression during her time at camp, securing the 2028 MVP Award, and should become a priority for college coaches over the coming years.”