July Live Period Preview: Under the Radar ’25s to Watch Out For

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rising juniors are some of the most intriguing players in July... get an early look at a number of 2025s hooping this Live Period. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='439084' first='Emma' last='Litchfield'], 5'10 G - Lone Wolf Athletics 10th Class of 2025 (July 6-11 Louisville Run for the Roses + Run for the Roses Classic, July 21-24 Atlantic City Hoop Group Championship Weekend)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big guard who can really stroke it, Litchfield brings an inside/out dynamic to the guard slot. Her off-ball movement provides her perimeter looks, and when she cuts to exploit holes in the defense, she makes plays from within the second layer with that over-the-top vision. Versatile defensively too, Litchfield covers multiple positions, both inside and out, and can rebound it well. Dynamic on both ends. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='645616' first='Nylah' last='Mitchell'], 5'9 W/F - Blueprint Basketball Varsity Blue Class of 2025</strong> <strong>(July 21-24 Atlantic City Hoop Group Championship Weekend)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nylah's evolving game makes her a versatile inside/out option as well. Mitchell's post feel is supreme; her court awareness allows her to hit shooters/cutters all over the floor, strong side or weak, and those passes come on time + on target. Plus, she can put a defender in the blender for easy buckets. Moreover, her 3-ball is coming along, her slashing strong as ever, and her decision making exquisite. A tough defender inside and out and a prolific rebounder, Nylah impacts winning in myriad ways. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='576153' first='Alexa' last='Rabidoux'], 5'7 G - Blueprint Basketball Varsity Blue Class of 2025</strong> <strong>(July 21-24 Atlantic City Hoop Group Championship Weekend)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With her gritty two-way game, Rabidoux is impactful on both ends. She's a pest defensively, digging in on ballhandlers and jumping passing lanes. Moreover, she's one of the first to the floor for 50/50s and long rebounds. On the offensive end, Rabidoux has developed into one who can orchestrate the offense, find her shot off the bounce, and make plays with her slashing. Lexi's becoming a savvy two-way combo guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bella Schultz-Mitchell, 5'10 W/F - Blueprint Basketball Varsity Black Class of 2025</strong> <strong>(July 21-24 Atlantic City Hoop Group Championship Weekend)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bella's combination of size and feel have allowed her to develop into the modern 3/4 with her inside/out instincts. She's quite effective around the post, able to defend bigs with her length, rebound at a high rate, and make plays within the second layer offensively. Yet she's shown perimeter footwork and an improved handle offensively, and defensively, she's always been an adept perimeter defender and hustle player. Bella brings versatility and toughness to the table. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='648143' first='Jade' last='Garceau'], 5'10 W/F - Lone Wolf Athletics 10th Class of 2025 (July 6-11 Louisville Run for the Roses + Run for the Roses Classic, July 21-24 Atlantic City Hoop Group Championship Weekend)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively leaning, Garceau's gritty and versatile. She covers multiple positions with her length and footwork, plus, her rotations are timely and effective in shrinking the floor. Jade snatches rebounds at a good clip and runs lanes hard to get out in front of the defense. Offensively, she glues the team cause together with her quick decision making, timely passing, and inside finishing. Swiss-army knife feel. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='645784' first='Evie' last='Pirie'], 5'9 G/W - Blueprint Basketball Varsity Black Class of 2025 (July 21-24 Atlantic City Hoop Group Championship Weekend)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evie impressed this past weekend at the CVU Shootout and from seeing her development, she's been putting in work. Pirie's handle is tighter and shiftier, allowing her offensive creation to flourish. She broke defenders down and showed nice touch from the mid-range. Plus, her ability to dice defenses up as passer makes those around her better. A measured defender and team player, Evie glues it all together. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='645788' first='Louisa' last='Painter'], 5'9 W - Lone Wolf Athletics 10th Class of 2025 (July 6-11 Louisville Run for the Roses + Run for the Roses Classic, July 21-24 Atlantic City Hoop Group Championship Weekend)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another swiss-army knife, Louisa adds to the winning cause in a number of ways. Painter's a hustle player who rebounds, tracks down loose balls, and defends with her head on a swivel. Her rotations keep the paint secure, and her on-ball defense is smart. Offensively gluey, Louisa's smart, snappy decision making, and high-IQ off-ball movement make her super-efficient and effective. Plug and play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cadence Lafferty, 5'8 G - Blueprint Basketball Varsity Black Class of 2025 (July 21-24 Atlantic City Hoop Group Championship Weekend)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cadence's adaptability as a combo-guard makes her so dangerous. Lafferty's ability to handle to rock and make plays in transition and in the halfcourt has developed tremendously since the last time I saw her. Moreover, she's comfortable handling ball pressure and organizing the offense. Defensively tough, Cadence puts in serious effort. She bothers ballhandlers, disrupts offensive rhythm, rebounds and collect 50/50s; Lafferty comes with a never-quit attitude. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->