2025 Rankings Update: Diamonds in the Rough – VT’s Rising Talent

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I do the digging so you don't have to! Get a read on a number of savvy 2025's out of the 802 who can produce in various ways. Enjoy!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='645616' first='Nylah' last='Mitchell'], 5'9 W/F - Blueprint Basketball Varsity "Blue" </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nylah's feel for the game is quickly evident. Her post work is flush with savvy footwork and smart finishes, plus, she has great vision. Her passing out of the paint is timely and on target, often finding players a step ahead of the defense's rotation. Mitchell has also shown an ability to play the perimeter, work the ball, and hit open jumpers. Defensively, she covers multiple positions both inside and out. Nylah's balanced skillset, team mentality, and instincts are constantly on display. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496193' first='Sophia' last='Rockwood'], 5'7 G - Lone Wolf Athletics 10th</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Sophia, it's two-way game. Rockwood matches up at the 1 and 2, hounding opponents with quick footwork and active hands. Plus, her off-ball instincts often cause disruptions. Then offensively, Sophia can play on the ball or off. She's a wise orchestrator and creator. Additionally, she utilizes screens well off the ball, makes strong cuts, and reads the defense to find an advantage. Rockwood's hoop IQ and skills have clearly been well-cultivated. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='576153' first='Alexa' last='Rabidoux'], 5'8 G - Blueprint Basketball Varsity "Blue"</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A combo-guard who leans defensively, Alexa brings grit to the table. Rabidoux loves to play 94x50 with her pressure defense and quickness in transition. Moreover, her offensive package continues to sharpen. She's adding tools to the kit with her increasing confidence in her 3-ball and orchestration. A team player who makes the basketball play, Rabidoux is plug and play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496099' first='Audrey' last='Rupp'], 5'7 G - Lone Wolf Athletics 10th</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simply put, Rupp is a defensive pest. Audrey digs in against ballhandlers, gets in passing lanes, and is in her mark's airspace for a full 32 minutes. She backs down from nobody and relishes an opportunity to battle. In addition, Audrey brings it offensively. She's a wise mover off the ball, and with the rock in her hands, she makes quick decisions. Rupp can facilitate a bit, is a smart passer, a knockdown shooter off the catch, and can finish in the second layer. So solid. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='645694' first='Eloise' last='Liley'], 5'8 G - Harwood Union High School </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You'll quickly notice Eloise plays with a physicality that not many are comfortable with. Liley loves to mix it up, whether she's tracking down 50/50 balls, battling for rebounds, slashing, etc. She's a combo-guard who fits as an orchestrator and an off-ball mover with her passing and catch-and-shoot efficiency. Moreover, she matches up 1-3 due to her physical approach, and she excels as a rebounding guard. Eloise brings a heavy dose of grit to the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='439084' first='Emma' last='Litchfield'], 5'10 G/W - Lone Wolf Athletics 10th</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big guard with exceptional length, Litchfield is the type you can't box into a position. Emma has the tools to orchestrate the offense, meanwhile her off ball work and shooting off the catch make her a dangerous wing player. And with her size, she can match up 2-4, rebound the rock, go coast-to-coast, and make plays for others. Emma's unique skillset and frame make her so intriguing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='645688' first='Peyton' last='Guay'], 5'8 G - West Rutland School </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A two-way gamer with the adaptability to play as a #1 option or as a role player, Guay can hoop. She's a facilitator who also likes to get downhill and can finish through contact. Plus, her shooting off the catch is quite efficient. Moreover, she defends the perimeter with nice physicality and the anticipation to disrupt both on the ball and off. Moreover, she rebounds the rock and tracks down 50/50s. Keep tabs on Peyton. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->