5 Need To Know Names: 2029’s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The following five hoopers are stepping into new roles next Fall as high school freshmen. This Spring and Summer on the AAU circuit, they're sure to turn heads and prove that they are ready to establish themselves as some of the best in the Class of 2029.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1235187' first='Sumaiyah' last='Lashley'] | Philly Rise</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Susu might just be the top player in her Class. The 6'0" Wing/Forward has all the goods, with a bag that includes slashing drives through the lane, baseline rips, pretty floaters, confident long range shooting... and that's just on offense! She gets busy on defense as well, locking down both the perimeter and the paint, using her length to disrupt passes and swat shots. She's able to battle on the glass against players much taller and come away with the rebounds because of her relentlessness. She exemplifies a high level combination of size, speed and skill. After running with Jersey Pride last summer, she joins a new team in powerhouse Philly Rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913945' first='Annie' last='Gentile'] | Philly Rise</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Annie comes from a long line of hoops genes, with older sisters [player_tooltip player_id='771777' first='Lauren' last='Gentile'] and Susan Gentile being standouts at Hudson Catholic. The savvy PG dazzles with strong handles, exceptional court vision and the ability to take over and go off, if need be! She's an electric lead guard who thrives in an uptempo pace; loves to push the ball and run. She does such a great job manipulating the defense with her dribble and evading high pressure situations to carve paths to the basket. Her ability to keep the ball on a string and space the floor allows her to create for herself and for others. An absolute workhorse with a tireless motor!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913943' first='Sophia' last='Feeney'] | Exodus NYC</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophia has definitely learned a thing or two from older sister [player_tooltip player_id='976666' first='Penelope' last='Feeney'] who just wrapped up her HS hoopers career at Bayonne. The 5'9" guard boasts an impressive two-way game and makes big plays on both sides of the ball. Her motor is one that just won't quit! She is a demon in transition who loves to get out and run; scrappy hands on defense punish sloppy ball movement and ignite the fast break. She is so skilled at speeding up the game and getting opponents out of their comfort zone! Her offensive arsenal comes equipped with smooth jumpers, both step-back and off the catch. Her ball-handling and speed allows her to split defenders and get downhill, all while making it look easy! Sophia's a play-maker, plain and simple.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='972291' first='Angelyn' last='Almonte'] | Exodus NYC</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long 5'11" guard who already holds D1 offers and can grab rim. Yes, you read all of that correctly! Angelyn is quickly emerging as one of the best 29's in America, boasting an efficient three-level scoring package and elite athleticism. Her shifty ball-handling breaks down defenders and allows her to go to work, whether it's popping shots or delivering sharp dimes through traffic. Her size allows her to decimate smaller guards off the dribble and her speed aids in skating by bigs. That advantageous length also makes her a threat on the glass and formidable shot-blocker. She possesses through-the-roof confidence... in fact, one of the most confident I've seen in her Class. She knows exactly who she is and what she brings to the table, and that's going to carry her far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1235184' first='Nadia' last='Alaba'] | Shoreshots</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nadia and older sister [player_tooltip player_id='559132' first='Brielle' last='Alaba'] are going to form one heck of a back court for the Cherokee Chiefs next season! The highly skilled 5'8" PG is developing a very efficient mid-range jumper, with a release that gets quicker by the day. And while the stop-and-pop 15-footer appears to be her bread and butter, she is also excellent working defenders with the dribble and slicing her way through the lane. She also had great instincts on defense and undeniable hustle. You are sure to see her leaping out-of-bounds and diving on the floor to secure possession, time and time again! Nadia is sure to make big waves on the AAU trail this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->