By: Khalil Shakir
Reagan Rivers | Lady No Lacking | Reagan is a dynamic and versatile scorer with a high basketball IQ and a natural feel for the game. She’s a consistent perimeter shooter, which forces defenders to play her tight and opens up driving lanes and playmaking opportunities for both herself and her teammates. Reagan plays with impressive patience, rarely forcing bad shots, and consistently takes what the defense gives her. Her calm demeanor and smart decision-making make her a reliable presence on the floor in both half-court and transition situations. Defensively, she uses her length to disrupt passing lanes, creating deflections and steals that often lead to easy scoring chances in transition. With continued development in her strength and shot creation off the dribble, Reagan projects as an impact player at the next level, and her growth will be exciting to watch in the coming years.
Matilda Nelson 2029 | Team Mack | Matilda is a long paint presence who made a strong impression this weekend with her impact on both ends of the floor. Her height and length make her a constant force in the paint, whether it’s securing rebounds, finishing around the rim, or protecting the basket. She has a natural ability to track the ball off the glass and uses her size effectively to carve out space and score. Defensively, Matilda is disruptive with her wingspan, consistently altering shots at the rim and getting into passing lanes to force turnovers. One of her most impressive qualities is how well she runs the floor; she gets up and down with purpose, putting herself in position for easy transition buckets and helping defensively in recovery situations. As she continues to develop her offensive skill set and expand her game, Matilda is clearly on the right trajectory. She’s a name to keep an eye on and has all the tools to become an impactful player at the next level.
Riley Sullivan 2029 | Wilmington Excel | Riley is a young, versatile scorer with a skill set that is well beyond her years, consistently standing out among her peers. She can fill up the stat sheet in a variety of ways whether it’s scoring, rebounding, creating for others, or making key defensive plays. Her offensive game is advanced, showing confidence and control with the ball, a smooth shooting stroke, and the ability to get to the basket. Beyond her scoring, Riley impacts the game with her hustle, basketball IQ, and unselfish play, often making the right reads and doing the little things that lead to team success. She’s a true asset to her team, contributing to winning in multiple ways. With her advanced skill set and all-around impact, Riley is without question a player to bookmark as she continues to develop.
Sydnie Scott | Carolina Smoke | Sydnie Scott is a perimeter shooter known for her ability to consistently knock down shots from beyond the arc. She possesses a smooth, repeatable shooting stroke that allows her to get into rhythm quickly and maintain efficiency. Sydnie demonstrates a strong understanding of spacing and shot selection, rarely forcing attempts and instead focusing on high-percentage opportunities. Her high IQ and natural feel for the game allow her to make smart decisions off the ball and position herself for catch-and-shoot situations. In addition to her shooting ability, Sydnie shows promising potential as an all-around contributor, with strong fundamentals and coachability. As she refines other aspects of her game, she projects as a valuable asset at the collegiate level. College coaches should keep a close eye on her progression.
Haley Lenahan 2028 | Team Mack | Haley was one of the standout players I watched over the weekend and clearly has a ton of potential. She’s a confident shooter from beyond the arc, with a clean stroke that makes her a consistent threat from deep. What makes her even more dangerous is her ability to attack closeouts, using one or two strong dribbles to get into the lane and create quality scoring opportunities for herself and teammates. She plays with control and makes smart decisions demonstrating a level of consistency and poise that sets her apart. Haley’s all-around game is solid, and she impacts the floor on both ends with her effort and understanding of the game. With her current skill set and room to grow, she clearly projects as a college-level player and will only continue to get better as she finishes out her high school career over the next few years.