2025 NEPSAC players on the Rise heading into this coming season.
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The NEPSAC is one of the highest levels of basketball in New England. Here are 5 players from the class of 2025 to watch this season in the NEPSAC, who’s games are on the rise. Eva Giannini Eva Giannini 5'7"…
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Continue ReadingThe NEPSAC is one of the highest levels of basketball in New England. Here are 5 players from the class of 2025 to watch this season in the NEPSAC, who’s games are on the rise.
Eva Giannini Eva Giannini 5'7" | PG Watkinson | 2025 State NewE High School Watkinson, Position PG,
Eva is a player to watch. She is an elite level point guard, with a next level skill set, garnishing attention from division 1 college coaches. As just a freshman she was named NEPSAC All star, honorable mention all league, and Watkinson’s 2nd leading scorer, helping them clinch the HVAL tittle.
Eva is a point Guard with deep three point range. She also has the shiftiness’s to get to the rim with both hands. This makes it very difficult to guard her, especially in the mid range. Her ball handling is one of her strongest assets, and sets her apart from other players in her class. Giannini handles pressure well and never gets rattled. She is able to consistently create her own shot. She sees the floor very well and makes intelligent passes finding her teammates, especially in transition. Her change of speed and craftiness makes it fun to watch the plays she makes. She is also a next level defender, who displays the toughness and grit against opponents regardless of size. Eva is a player that should definitely be on your radar this coming season.
Ava Black Ava Black 5'11" | CG Tabor Academy | 2025 State NewE High School Tabor, Position CG, Class 2025,
Ava is a really strong 2 way player. She can lead her team in scoring and also get big stops on defense. She uses her size and strength to her advantage. She can get by defenders and get to the rim, and also she has showed her range. She also rebounds the ball very well for a guard. She will often guard the opposing teams best ball handler and does a good job not letting her get to the rim. She really understands the game well and has a good flow to her game. Ava is a play to watch this coming season. A player who can score the ball, makes good decisions, and plays tough on defense will earn minutes on any team.
Camdyn Nelson Camdyn Nelson 5'8" | PG St. Luke's | 2025 State NewE high school ST Lukes, position PG,
Nelson had a strong freshman season and looks to carry that momentum into her sophomore season. She is really strong with the ball and had multiple games last season with 0 turnovers. She is really quick off the dribble, and can stop on a dime. She has good explosiveness going to the rim. She is athletic quick and skilled. She is playing with confidence this fall, against high level competition. A tough playmaker who has a strong upside to her game. Also a very good defender on the perimeter.
Molly Donovan Molly Donovan 5'11" | SG St. George’s | 2025 State NewE , High school St George’s, Postion SG,
Molly is a guard with good length for the position. She is versatile, and can do a bunch of things to impact the game. Something’s she does that may not show up in the stat sheet are setting good screens, making hard cuts, spacing the floor, and hustles. She also does a really good job boxing out her player even if she doesn’t get the rebound. Her shooting is high level, and she also understands the game well. She can score in a wide variety of ways. On defense she can guard multiple positions.
Gianna Nichols Gianna Nichols 5'7" | PG Worcester Academy | 2025 State NewE , Position PG, High School Worcester Academy.
Nichols is a quick playmaking guard. She is athletic and makes great reads on the defense. She also cuts very hard away from the ball. She had big games last year, including one with 25 points. As a Freshman she showed she is ready for the big stage. She was the teams point guard, and played well above her age running the offense. She can score the ball or be a facilitator. She plays really well within the flow of the offense. Looking forward to seeing what she does in her sophomore season.