2024 Rankings: New Additions

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In the class of 2024, 25 names got added to the rankings this time. I want to highlight a few people in particular.</span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="444780" first="Lucy" last="Leininger"]</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">There aren’t many kids who possess higher ceilings on the defensive end than Leininger. She has switchability on the perimeter and does positive things defending in the post. The Warhawk has shown glimpses of being a defensive ace at a scholarship level. I’ve loved how she’s improved offensively over the past year, even at the basic things like free throws. She has plenty of room to grow and has an excellent base to build off.</span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="421305" first="Jordyn" last="Peed"]</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">I’ve enjoyed watching the Eau Claire Memorial product play this past spring. She guards up and moves her feet well on the perimeter. Peed can stretch the floor with her jumper and has juice off the dribble. Her activity on the defensive end will help her get consistent minutes this upcoming season in high school, where she’ll continue to show her value.</span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="388287" first="Alayna" last="West"]</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">The La Follette guard has some intriguing characteristics. She’s shown the ability to score in bunches and grab rebounds at an incredibly high rate. I think this coming season will show what she’s all about, with the high-end talent leaving the Lancers program this season.</span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="444785" first="Karsyn" last="Bauman"]</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Bauman’s motor is what makes her special. She plays incredibly hard on every possession and does the little things that make a program to the next level. The Ripon native attacks the basket with ruthless aggression. She had a solid season in high school, and I believe she’ll continue to improve over the next two seasons.</span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="444787" first="Maia" last="Ellis"]</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">The Verona wing has the tools to compile an impressive next 12 months. She’s a tall and athletic wing who can defend multiple positions and has the confidence to drive to the basket with some willingness to draw contact. I believe there is a road for her to make a good impression on both people in the Madison area and college coaches.</span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="444781" first="Alayna" last="Feidt"]</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">The Fox Valley Lutheran post showed some versatility this season. She displayed she could stretch the floor out to the 3-point line. She knows how to use her size and does an excellent job fighting for rebounds. I liked her willingness to fight on the defensive end and help spring the Foxes’ transition offense.</span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="417959" first="Parker" last="Johnson"]</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">The Milwaukee Academy of Science wing is one of the more intriguing two-way kids in the 2024 class. She uses her physicality to carve out space under the basket for easy baskets. Her physicality is also helpful on the defensive end, where she fights for position down low and to beat ball handlers to spots on the perimeter.</span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="444784" first="Amaya" last="Jones"]</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">I’ll remember what Jones was able to do in their sectional final against Hortonville. She scored ten massive points and owned the area around the basket. Jones is a five who does the dirty work under the basket. She doesn’t need post-touches to be effective because she sets good screens and doesn’t make many mistakes with the ball.</span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="419332" first="Taylor" last="Schwalenberg"]</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Although Schwalenberg may be slightly undersized as an off-ball guard, she is effective in that role. She thrives on the defensive end and places absurd amounts of pressure on the ball. I think Schwalenberg has a chance to be an effective player at the next level. She has room to grow but has a skill that makes her a college-level player.</span>