‘25 Spring Eval Newcomers: Move-In Day

The ’25 Spring Evaluation Rankings are here, and many new faces have emerged in one of the deepest classes in New England. These players not only are fresh onto the class of 2025 scene but have also been some of the more impressive prospects at their respective positions.   #1 <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-450363" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/2397BD96-B3CF-4554-8927-D19394B22AD1-crop-1365x897-1656039923-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="269260" first="Ashley" last="Dinges"] | Lady Rivals | 6’1’’| SF I am not sure how anyone can argue Dinges being the number 1 prospect after her performance at the Prime Event East at Spooky Nook last weekend. The Rivals played the best competition, went undefeated, and Dinges was monumental to the teams’ success. In the first game, I noticed her dominance on the block, where she was disciplined down low and overpowered her opponent. Dinges consistently basket runs, beats bigs up the floor for layups, and will space the floor with three-point shooting. Dinges can hit jump shots off the move or catch and does so efficiently. I saw Dinges all winter be the Alpha Dog for her team, so she has the skill set and mental fortitude to be the primary playmaker. On the Rivals, she has shown the selflessness to take a secondary role to the other players on the team, yet still, be dominant in her own right and get her team over the top.   #6 <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-450364" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/43BAD64C-03D0-49B0-B6FD-776F713181E6-crop-267x176-1656039966.jpeg" alt="" width="267" height="175" /> [player_tooltip player_id="269263" first="Jasmyn" last="Cooper"] | MCW Starz|6’1’’| SF I appreciate Cooper’s game because it is simple and highly effective. She dedicates herself to the glass, is a force on both ends rebounding, can defend all positions, and is an excellent scorer around the basket. Cooper’s offensive maturation has shown in her shot selection. She understands from the low and high post she can be a big factor, and instead of settling for perimeter shots, Cooper dominates the in-between game. Even though Cooper doesn’t hang out on the perimeter much doesn’t mean she can’t knock them down. She can hit the trail three as well as anyone in ’25.   #33 <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-450365" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/03/566C19EB-22CE-481F-A305-2E1E1D3F3487-crop-1537x1010-1656039998-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="287177" first="Ella" last="Andrews"] | Evolution | 6’0’’|PF Andrews is transferring to Dexter-Southfield, and I love that move because her skill set fits that roster. She brings versatility as a combo forward who is a hard-nosed, tough defender inside and can hit perimeter shots. I like Andrews east to west mobility as she has displayed the ability to quickly cover a lot of ground, making her effective in help-side situations.   #35 [player_tooltip player_id="264265" first="Molly" last="Donovan"]| Bay State Jaguars| 5’10’’|SG I always liked Donovan as a versatile wing scorer, and she continued showing her diverse package throughout the spring. Her size and shooting will pop out to anyone watching, but Donovan is also a high IQ kid who will free up teammates with screens and move accordingly to find open space to score. She gets up and down the court well and is a good transition playmaker who scores fluidly.   #39 [player_tooltip player_id="449583" first="Serenity" last="Lancaster"]| CBC| 6’1’’|PF I like Lancaster’s upside as an impactful two-way big. You cannot deny her length and wingspan that aids in her shot-blocking ability. She also is super athletic with a high motor and can get up and down the court fast. Lancaster is excellent at using her physical tools to be a factor in transition defense and offensively uses her vertical leap and reach to extend over the defense and score at the basket.   #56 <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-450368" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/996C7F9E-17F3-4721-94D7-2D56BF283A5E-crop-1537x1010-1656040121-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="428117" first="Ariana" last="Ingram"] | RI Swarm|5’8’’|PG Ingram has the potential to be the best defensive guard in the class because of her size, physical/mental toughness, and versatility to defend bigger wings. She has the upper body strength to absorb contact on penetration, the foot speed to stay in front of her opponent and disallow straight line drives, and can finish off plays with her rebounding.   #72 [player_tooltip player_id="449588" first="Emily" last="Knowles"]|CT Starters| 5’7’’|SG I got my first glimpse of Knowles at the Atlantic City Showcase. She showed her aggressiveness on offense with powerful drives and constantly attacking the heart of the defense. Knowles can withstand the physicality as she fought through contact and finished through defenders. I like Knowles’ toughness overall in the little bit that I saw her this spring and am looking forward to learning more about her game this summer.