2025 Rankings Update: New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New opportunities have presented themselves, allowing for new prospects to ascent within their own respective programs. Hailing from 6A down to 3A programs, there is a wide variety of class size associated with these prospects. Showing a greater emphasis on smaller programs, keep tabs on these requisite programs, all of which feature exciting teams going into the 2023 winter.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495896' first='Maley' last='Wilhelm'] - Legend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilhelm possesses an especially quick jumper off of the catch, capable of letting it fly past incoming contests. The guard has shown notable value spacing the floor through June, proving confident at taking shots off the catch. Should the closeout overhelp, Wilhelm is capable of attacking the closeout for the pull-up or all the way for the layup. If help arrives, she is adept at getting to her jump stop and pivot, staying patient to find the next pass. Legend comes with a talented frontcourt group, allowing plenty of second chance opportunities for perimeter shotmakers such as Wilhelm.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='671390' first='Cat' last='Omer'] - Niwot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Omer brings defensive upside as a rim protector and rebounder, bringing notable impact at roughly 6' tall. The forward is assertive seeking out defensive rebounds, doing her part to find such opportunities on loose balls. Her abilities protecting the rim has been encouraging, staying physical around the rim while keeping both arms up for legal contests. Her offensive role will vary based on matchup, however her passing vision to cutters is encouraging, doing well at leading teammates to advantageous positioning.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='657419' first='Kayah' last='Robbins'] - Prospect Ridge Academy&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robbins is a legitimate rebounding presence, possessing above average size and strength in the frontcourt. Typically finding ways to score out of the low post, she is effective getting into turnaround finishes by the point of attack defender. She remains one of the most productive 3A rebounders, certainly worth keeping tabs on for collegiate programs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='657420' first='Jessica' last='Venneberg'] - Bennett</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Venneberg is active crashing the glass, bringing notable production on the defensive end. At roughly 5'8, Venneburg is active pushing the pace off of those rebounds, often seeking outlet passes. Should the outlet not appear, she does well pushing the pace regardless of opportunity from teammates, even contributing on a coast to coast finishes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='657423' first='Kylee' last='McDougal'] - Gunnison</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDougal shows value as a proactive decision maker with the ball, staying patient to find scoring opportunities. The guard is active reading on-ball screens, awaiting the defense's positioning to determine her next move. Should the defense slack off, McDougal is capable of stepping into the three point shot attempt. Although capable as a perimeter shooter, McDougal has options, as a lead ball handler she can attack downhill and make passing reads to corner shooters or rollers off the bounce.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='657422' first='Jessie' last='Black'] - Cedaredge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Black is active as a pass first guard, seeking ways to be a facilitator first and foremost. Her IQ goes both ways, seeing the floor at a high level on both ends. She anticipates passing lanes, jumps those opportunities to grab steals, putting opposing offenses in tricky situations. With continued shotmaking growth with Cedaredge, Black's assist numbers could be at a very high level among western slope programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->