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Class of 2029 Watch List: Names To Follow Into Summer League

Class of 2029 Watch List: Names To Follow Into Summer League
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey May 19, 2025 @ 11:37 AM
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Kennedy Benson
Kennedy Benson 5'6" | PG/SG | 2029
IL
Avery Babarskis
Avery Babarskis 6'1" | PF/SF | 2029
IL
Jazmyn Ratliff
Jazmyn Ratliff 5'7" | CG | 2029
IL
Ashley Skelton
Ashley Skelton 5'11" | SG | 2029
IL
Jordan Bailey
Jordan Bailey 5'7" | PG/SG | 2029
IL
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">With a packed summer league schedule ahead and talent spread across several key events, there's no shortage of players to keep an eye on. But these names stand out. Whether it's their upside or their recent highlights, below are 5 players to keep track of as summer league schedules get released.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225657"],"_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-682af57c6f900"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Babarskis plays with a solid amount of toughness around the rim. She can finish with contact, crash the boards, and has no fear against physical play. She has a nice touch from midrange and can knockdown a three if she's left open. Defensively, she's a paint blanket. As she continues to grow into her frame, I think working on her agility will help her become even more effective.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225771"],"_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-682af57c6f97a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>When you watch Benson play, it's clear she moves with a confidence and rhythm that separates her from the pack. She doesn't force the game, it comes to her... and when it does, she can take full advantage. There's still plenty of room to grow, but the foundation is there for her to be one of the top names in Illinois 2029 class.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1217233"],"_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-682af57c6f878"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>A lengthy guard with the size to compete against multiple positions. Ashley has had several moments early in this AAU season where she stood out more than anyone else on the court.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1219952"],"_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-682af57c6f8bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>I got to see a couple of games in the beginning of spring of Ratliff, and you can see there is something there. She is coming back from a couple sidelining injuries, but the upside is clearly present. Looking forward to seeing how her skillset comes together.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["874499"],"_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-682af57c6f81e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>A talented young guard with a strong level of confidence in her game. She can score from all levels and has the ability to finish at the rim, even through traffic and contact.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2029-watch-list/">CLASS OF 2029 WATCH LIST </a></h1> <!-- /wp:heading -->

With a packed summer league schedule ahead and talent spread across several key events, there's no shortage of players to keep an eye on. But these names stand out. Whether it's their upside or their recent highlights, below are 5 players to keep track of as summer league schedules get released.

Avery Babarskis

Avery Babarskis

IL
PF/SF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2029
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Avery
Babarskis PF/SF
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
HS
Marist
|
IL
Class of 2029 Watch List: Names To Follow Into Summer League
Babarskis plays with a solid amount of toughness around the rim. She can finish with contact, crash the...
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Avery Babarskis

Instagram
State: Illinois
School: Marist
Club: Mac Irvin Lady Fire
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Highlights

Kennedy Benson

Kennedy Benson

IL
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2029
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Kennedy
Benson PG/SG
Class
2029
Height
5'6"
HS
Butler College Prep
|
IL
Class of 2029 Watch List: Names To Follow Into Summer League
When you watch Benson play, it’s clear she moves with a confidence and rhythm that separates her from...
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Kennedy Benson

State: Illinois
School: Butler College Prep
Club: Example Sports
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Ashley Skelton

Ashley Skelton

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SG
CLASS 2029
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Ashley
Skelton SG
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
HS
Prospect
|
IL
Class of 2029 Watch List: Names To Follow Into Summer League
A lengthy guard with the size to compete against multiple positions. Ashley has had several moments early in...
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Ashley Skelton

State: Illinois
School: Prospect
Club: Ignite Hoops
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Highlights

Jazmyn Ratliff

Jazmyn Ratliff

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS CG
CLASS 2029
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Jazmyn
Ratliff CG
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
HS
Trinty
|
IL
Class of 2029 Watch List: Names To Follow Into Summer League
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Jazmyn Ratliff

State: Illinois
School: Trinty
Club: Chicago Hoops Express
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Jordan Bailey

Jordan Bailey

IL
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2029
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Jordan
Bailey PG/SG
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
HS
Glenbard South
|
IL
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Jordan Bailey

State: Illinois
School: Glenbard South
Club: Breakaway Basketball
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