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Class of 2025 Updated College Prospect Rankings: Big Leaps

Class of 2025 Updated College Prospect Rankings: Big Leaps
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey December 19, 2024 @ 05:17 PM
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Cyra Conwell
Cyra Conwell 5'4" | CG | 2025
IL
Molly Friesen
Molly Friesen 5'11" | SF | 2025
IL
Reganne Reardon
Reganne Reardon 6'1" | SF | 2025
IL
Emma Pierson
Emma Pierson 5'10" | PG | 2025
IL
Leah Spychala
Leah Spychala 6'1" | PF | 2025
IL
<!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">With just two months left in their high school careers, every game carries extra weight, whether it ends in a win or a loss. We've narrowed down the list to the <a href="//prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2025-rankings/">top 50 college prospects (D1-D3)</a>. Over half of these athletes have already committed, but there are still plenty of talented players available who could make a significant impact on any program.<br></h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Here are 5 prospects that took a leap in the rankings for the <a href="//prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2025-rankings/">Class of 2025</a>… </strong><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["642563"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676482f0c55a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I don't know if there are more than 10 players in this state who have an answer for Reardon. Outside of her game being as sharp as ever, she's also added a couple pounds of muscle. Offensively, she can get it done at all levels and has proven that on multiple occasions this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["663393"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676482f0c55fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wash U has found another strong player that can bring a ton of value to their program when she arrives on campus. Molly is known for being a jack-of-all-trades type of talent, and that was on full display all summer and through a couple of games this season.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["618213"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676482f0c5642"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pierson is a pure athlete who just happens to be really good at basketball. She'll be attending UMN-Crookston to play both golf and basketball, a rarity these days. Pierson excels on both sides of the ball, but her true focus and intensity shine on the defensive end. With a ton of poise and composure, it's easy to see why she's also so successful in golf.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["470141"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676482f0c56a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With the size and ability to get hot from the outside, she has a versatile game. Her style is patient and measured, never rushed, allowing her to create problems from the nail to the low block. Not afraid of contact, she knows how to use her frame to her advantage, making the game easier for herself and her team.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["674528"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676482f0c56e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Conwell has been one of Butler Prep's go-to scorers this year, and despite being just 5'4, she plays with an incredible amount of aggression. Fast, tough, and relentless, she hits angles without losing any speed. Her playstyle suggests she could be a key piece to the future of the Huskies program.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With just two months left in their high school careers, every game carries extra weight, whether it ends in a win or a loss. We've narrowed down the list to the top 50 college prospects (D1-D3). Over half of these athletes have already committed, but there are still plenty of talented players available who could make a significant impact on any program.

Army
Reganne Reardon

Reganne Reardon

IL
SF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Reganne
Reardon SF
Class
2025
Height
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HS
St. Ignatius College Prep
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IL
Class of 2025 Updated College Prospect Rankings: Big Leaps
I don’t know if there are more than 10 players in this state who have an answer for...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Army
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Reganne Reardon

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State: Illinois
School: St. Ignatius College Prep
Club: Full Package
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Washington University
Molly Friesen

Molly Friesen

IL
SF
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Molly
Friesen SF
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
HS
Lake Zurich
|
IL
Class of 2025 Updated College Prospect Rankings: Big Leaps
Wash U has found another strong player that can bring a ton of value to their program when...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Washington University
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Molly Friesen

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State: Illinois
School: Lake Zurich
Club: All In
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Minnesota-Crookston
Emma Pierson

Emma Pierson

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Emma
Pierson PG
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Belvidere
|
IL
Class of 2025 Updated College Prospect Rankings: Big Leaps
Pierson is a pure athlete who just happens to be really good at basketball. She’ll be attending UMN-Crookston...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Minnesota-Crookston
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Emma Pierson

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State: Illinois
School: Belvidere
Club: Wisconsin Lakers
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Leah Spychala

Leah Spychala

IL
PF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Leah
Spychala PF
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
HS
Crystal Lake Central
|
IL
Class of 2025 Updated College Prospect Rankings: Big Leaps
With the size and ability to get hot from the outside, she has a versatile game. Her style...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Leah Spychala

Twitter
State: Illinois
School: Crystal Lake Central
Club: Full Package
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Northern Illinois
Cyra Conwell

Cyra Conwell

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Cyra
Conwell CG
Class
2025
Height
5'4"
HS
Butler
|
IL
Class of 2025 Updated College Prospect Rankings: Big Leaps
Conwell has been one of Butler Prep’s go-to scorers this year, and despite being just 5’4, she plays...
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Northern Illinois
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Cyra Conwell

State: Illinois
School: Butler
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