The Next Generation: 2027 & 2028 Stars Of New England Pt. 2

A thorough look into the younger players that are about to take the next steps into becoming the next dynamic prospect. With the 2024 and 2025 class settling into their elder roles and gearing up for another chapter, there is a group of young girls looking to take a leap into their lead roles soon and fill in their shoes. The region is riddled with talented girls and proficient contributors; however, this is a catalog including a different caliber of player. These are 6 more local girls who are the future blue-chip talents of New England.    [player_tooltip player_id='351873' first='Story' last='Victory Moore'] (2027) | 5'6 CG | Lady Rivals   An attacking combo guard with a knack for scoring. Story can simply put the ball in the basket at the end of the day. She is very quick laterally and uses elusiveness to slither around defenders to the basket. SVM is functions well in the pick & roll and uses a change of pace dribble to usually drag the big out before attacking the rim. Her aggressiveness to the basket is rewarded with frequent trips to the line, where she's able to knock down free throws. Moore's shooting ability is an added bonus to her offensive skillset. She is knocking down shots with great range and far beyond the line with confidence. Moore's shots typically come from off the dribble looks, rather than catch and shoot opportunities, but she is very effective shooting the ball as the primary ballhandler.   Overall, SVM is one of New England's better combo guards and a dynamic scorer option with a ton of potential. She learned a lot playing with one of the most prolific scorers in Nay Adams at Tilton. Story is playing on one of the most competitive schedules with her playing on the Adidas circuits this AAU season and she has yet to disappoint. her stock is only rising with her playing better competition in the live period.     Aliyah Allston (2028) | Wing | Shooting Touch   One of the best gems in the entire region, Aliyah Allston is without a doubt a future star. She got experience playing with the Noble's dynasty this year as an 8th grader and in her moments, she really got a chance to shine. Allston is an uber athletic wing that can impact the game on both ends of the floor and loves to play with fast paced energy. Aliyah is a nightmare matchup when playing with her class. She is able to get by bigger defenders with her athleticism and ability to put the ball on the floor while also being able to overpower smaller defenders with her size. Aliyah is a player that will lock up the opponent's better player, snatch the rebound and go coast to coast for an easy bucket. On the defensive end Allston is super explosive and able to stay with various styles of perimeter players, no matter the skillset. Aliyah jumps to the ball on the flight of it and makes calculated risks when necessary to come up with steals. She is very skilled for her age and plays with a certain level IQ that matches her abilities.   Aliyah is one of the better gifted players in her class and she will only get better by the day. She plays exceptionally well with her class in grassroot circuits, but she also is a shining star when she assists Shooting Touch's 17u team in bigger tournaments. Allston is a star to come.     [player_tooltip player_id='599981' first='Ruby' last='Thompson'] (2027) | 5'9 SG | Rivals   One of the more complete offensive threats at her position and in her class. Ruby has the complete package and everything you can think of in a shooting guard. Thompson is a scoring threat before anything else because of her shooting ability. She can shoot off the dribble, catch & shoot and can come off most type screens set for her. She is such a threat from beyond the 3-point line. Ruby's game isn't just as a shooter though; her skills off the dribble and penetrating to the rim are essential to her abilities. Ruby is often in triple threat when initially catching the ball from the wing and utilizes ball fakes as well as jabs to create better angles to the rim. On the perimeter, Ruby will duck in or play the give & go game nicely with one of her bigs. In AAU and Austin Prep she is regularly getting her number called for a play call, so she can handle the workload and is very telling as to what kind of shape she is in. Ruby is always moving on the floor, rarely staying stationary. Thompson is such a dynamic offensive threat and a top-ranking prospect in New England with her rich scoring ability. So many strong points in her game and great ability shown, Ruby is gifted.     [player_tooltip player_id='481361' first='Casey' last='Stores'] (2027) | 5'7 SG | MCW Starz   A fast paced and athletic guard with plenty of skill who plays with high energy and a competitive spirit. Stores loves to play in transition and push the pace. She is typically hitting the lanes wide and becoming an outlet after a defensive stop so she can get on the break. Casey has the ability to make some insane laser passes that hit her teammates in their spots and in stride, leading them to get easy buckets. She is bound to thread the needle after getting the ball on the break. Stores is just as effective in the halfcourt as she is in transition. She uses the screen well when she has the ball in her hand and seems to never shy away from contact when she decides to attack the rim afterwards. Her ability to shoot in tight windows and with defenders draped on her is unmatched. She gets great elevation on her jump shot and she shoots the ball confidently. Defensively, Stores is a hound on that side of the ball. She likes to deny passes made on the wing and stays on her toes waiting to make a steal or deflect the ball. Casey can guard many positions and her aggressive play comes to her advantage when she happens to guard bigger forwards. She has quick hands and the ability to react quickly to make plays on the ball. In total, Stores has all the tools right now and she is bound to become a top member of her class. Casey is without a doubt a future star in New England.     [player_tooltip player_id='351875' first='Alannah' last='Morantus'] (2027) | 5'10 CG | Shooting Touch   One of the most exciting players to watch in her class, Morantus has already proved so much in such a short time while playing up in AAU for Shooting Touch. Alannah has been receiving attention from big time schools from her play this AAU season on the circuit. A tall athletic guard who has all the tools as scorer and as a secondary facilitator. Morantus has strong ball handling skills that she uses to create separation. As primary ball handler, Alannah has 3-level scoring abilities and loves to attack using her change of heights and speeds. A tough shot maker with a pretty shot and all the confidence in the world. Alannah is a good passer when she is forced to get rid of the ball in tight spots. She's able to use her ability to get a bucket and become a scoring decoy to open up opportunities for shooters on the wings. Defensively, she is a great on the wing being able to guard point guards through wings. She uses her long arms to cause disruptions and closes the gap on ballhandlers swiftly. Altogether, Alannah has an extremely high upside and all the potential in the world, she had to make this list right now due to her overwhelming talent.     [player_tooltip player_id='340831' first='Avery' last='Bollin'] (2028) | 6'3 W/F | Bay State Jags   One of the premier players in region coming fresh off some offers from Penn State, Providence and Purdue in her recent play. Avery is a player with great range as a shooter, a complete set of post moves, mid-post scoring and stifling defense. Avery has the complete package as a prospect and has put it all together in a fluid fashion. What makes Bollin special is she affects the game in a consistent manner. Bollin impacts the game in many different facets and she seems to be everywhere on the floor. Avery makes players better when she is on the court too. Out the post she commands so much attention that it typically leaves her perimeter players available for open shots and she is expectational at hitting cutters as well. From the mid-post, Bollin is lethal because she can face up as well as drive into contact for finishes. She is a natural mismatch because of her size, so opponents have to pick their poison on what they want to give her. On the defensive end, Bollin shines really bright. Getting multiple blocks in a game is something very likely for Avery. She plays vertically and gets plenty of blocks while avoiding contact. Bollin has quick feet and able to stay in front of perimeter players that try to put her in pick & roll action; something plenty of 6'3 players would struggle with.   Bollin is without a doubt a future lead star and it can be argued with her skillset right now, she may already be there.

A thorough look into the younger players that are about to take the next steps into becoming the next dynamic prospect. With the 2024 and 2025 class settling into their elder roles and gearing up for another chapter, there is a group of young girls looking to take a leap into their lead roles soon and fill in their shoes. The region is riddled with talented girls and proficient contributors; however, this is a catalog including a different caliber of player. These are 6 more local girls who are the future blue-chip talents of New England.