2025 Rankings Update: Noteworthy Hustle Players
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These prospects all bring incredible value on the glass, providing consistent hustle plays while embracing the fundamentals. Alongside their rebounding instincts, each of them have room for growth as well rounded scorers at the forward position. All of which will…
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Continue ReadingThese prospects all bring incredible value on the glass, providing consistent hustle plays while embracing the fundamentals. Alongside their rebounding instincts, each of them have room for growth as well rounded scorers at the forward position. All of which will positively impact their programs deep into potential playoff situations, all of which already have such experience.
Kadence Marsh Kadence Marsh 6'1" | C Windsor | 2025 State CO – Windsor – 2025
Marsh will be a noteworthy complementary defensive component to Windsor next season, providing value rebounding the ball and impacting interior defense. The incoming junior forward brings size and physicality to a Windsor program needing additional depth following multiple 2023 departures. Marsh is consistent boxing out opposing rebounder, staying low and maximizing her positional strength. Marsh showed growth in her free throw consistency, raising the percentage up to 76% this past season. Her volume as a spot-up shooter from the mid-range and perimeter will be intriguing, given her notable height, making potential blocks that much tougher for opponents.
Brooklyn Jiricek Brooklyn Jiricek 5'11" | SF Windsor | 2025 State CO – Windsor – 2025
Jiricek brings constant energy on the glass, complemented by quick instincts on both ends. The forward is constantly seeking ways to be a threat in the paint, through cuts and rebounding intensity. Jiricek knows how to manipulate opponents for interior positioning, especially while off the ball. Her awareness is among the best within this 2025 class, showing passing vision to cutters, converting good shots into great ones for teammates. She was at a dependable percentage from beyond the arc last season, likely providing that same shooting gravity throughout her junior season. Windsor looks to stay on top of 5A, recently making it to the state finals.
Deija Roberson Deija Roberson 6'3" | PF Grandview | 2025 State CO – Grandview – 2025
Roberson brought notable value on the defensive end for Grandview, bringing versatility on that end to a backcourt heavy roster. Coming off of the 6A state title, the forward looks to add value to that group through physicality and defensive value 3 through 5. Although playing alongside one of the country’s top frontcourt prospects, Roberson shined as a glue player, alleviating hurdles on the defensive end through assertive help rotations and physical point of attack defense. She does a great job keeping both arms up to make shots attempts much more difficult, proving sturdy through bumps. Her continued growth on the offensive end with be intriguing, either as a spot-up shooter from kick outs or off-ball slashing around ball watching defenders.
Sara Walker Sara Walker 6'0" | SG Arvada West | 2025 State CO – Arvada West – 2025
Walker is notably active crashing the glass while showing value scoring the ball inside the arc. She is always roaming around the floor seeking rebounds, regardless of what side of the floor. Walker is an especially mobile rebounder, getting the bulk of those numbers from hustle and movement, rather than outmuscling her opponent. Offensively, Walker is a capable scorer, seeking out opportune matchups for efficient shot attempts. Whether through a pump fake and drive or a catch to rip through, proving capable of finishing at the rim with either hand. Her shot volume going into her senior season will be intriguing, especially when considering a growth in her offensive role.