2028 Rankings: NEW ADDITIONS

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The following recruits obtained a state ranking for the first time in their young careers thanks to a strong two months of grassroots basketball. Going from Watch List to Ranked is a big deal and we would like to congratulate each and every one of them on their achievements. They head into the second half of AAU with a number next to their name:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='964294' first='Ava' last='Francica'] | Jersey Gemz</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>State Rank: #32</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stops at Boo Williams, Clash of the Clubs and GymRat Live have proved that Ava is one of the most dynamic guards in her class. High level execution in the half court set and quick-hitting offense in transition have been stellar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1047234' first='Nadia' last='Mikalainis'] | United NJ</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>State Rank: #36</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nadia had fantastic showings at the first two live periods of the season and will look to carry that momentum heading into the scholastic viewing period this weekend. She has played such smart basketball and with so much patience, too! No rushed offense! She has been dangerous both on the drive and shooting from distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913936' first='Rian' last='Dwyer'] | NJ Rise</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>State Rank: #42</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rian had her breakout in Atlantic City last month, showing off a tireless motor and newly expanded multi-level shooting. She's also starting to embrace the physicality of the game, which is truly paying dividends! She looks fearless and sharp out there with the Rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='979627' first='Finley' last='Green'] | Lady Runnin Rebels</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>State Rank: #44</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'2", Finley has been a force in the paint for the Runnin Rebels! She helped her team achieve a 4-0 Pool A record in Manheim, was a standout at the CoBL College Exposure Camp in early May and was dominant in Atlantic City. College coaches are quickly catching on to what she can do! She's skilled at drawing in defenders and making plays for her team, whether its passing out of the post or going up strong for 2. Particularly strong on the o-boards and an ice-cold free throw shooter!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='898190' first='Gianna' last='Sano'] | Jersey Gemz</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>State Rank: #55</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gigi's performance at Boo Williams was really an eye-opener! She started off the EYBL season hot running the point for the Gemz with poise and pizzazz. Her ball-handling continues to get shiftier, which has allowed her to easily carve out paths to the rim. Effective in the half-court set; moves the ball very well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913935' first='Abigail' last='Dwyer'] | NJ Rise</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>State Rank: #57</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She woke up a lot of people with her rock solid showing at Spooky Nook in April. Pushing the pace, sinking 3's and initiating contact around the rim were three things that really stood out. Her physicality earns her trips to the charity stripe where she tallies free points; excellent free throw shooter. She's slowly expanding her versatility and using her length at 5'10" very effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913932' first='Elaina' last='Kraybill'] | NJ Rise</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>State Rank: #60</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elaina was one of my top standouts (regardless of class) in the first live period of the season. Standing just under 6 feet tall and possessing great strength, she bodied defenders in the post and absorbed contact to finish at a high level. She's somewhat of a wing/stretch 4 with her ability to seamlessly play inside and out. Very comfortable and efficient shooting the 3 ball. Her intensity on offense carries over to the defensive side; paint protector and natural shot-blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Rounding out the Top 100:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1109441' first='Audrey' last='Heerema'] | United NJ | State Rank: #61</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914278' first='Kelsey' last='Nitche'] | NJ Rise | State Rank: #63</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913947' first='Quinn' last='Smigelsky'] | NJ Rise | State Rank: #69</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913934' first='Alexis' last='Amistad-Borowski'] | NJ Rise | State Rank: #70</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='982745' first='Bianca' last='Kaiser'] | [program_tooltip program_id='714664' first='Team' last='Sharp'] | State Rank: #77</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1132080' first='Katherine' last='Canon'] | Jersey Gemz | State Rank: #78</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='902241' first='Adhara' last='Blanc'] | United NJ | State Rank: #79</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913923' first='Chynna' last='Fiddler'] | Mid-Atlantic Heat | State Rank: #81</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913952' first='Mara' last='Haight'] | [program_tooltip program_id='714664' first='Team' last='Sharp'] | State Rank: #84</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913930' first='Juliet' last='Swanton'] | NJ Rise | State Rank: #85</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='982728' first='Cali' last='Unkel'] | [program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] | State Rank: #86</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913927' first='Jade' last='Mazzuca'] | Mid-Atlantic Heat | State Rank: #89</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='921262' first='Suhaani' last='Swaroop'] | [program_tooltip program_id='714664' first='Team' last='Sharp'] | State Rank: #90</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1252978' first='Katie' last='Lane'] | United NJ | State Rank: #91</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914271' first='Anaiyah' last='Martin'] | Team Miller | State Rank: #92</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1255945' first='Jennifer' last='Pezzina'] | Jersey Gemz | State Rank: #93</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913920' first='Casey' last='Miranda'] | Jersey Shore Elite | State Rank: #95</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1232429' first='Charlotte' last='Hunzinger'] | United NJ | State Rank: #96</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913960' first='Isabella' last='Jackson'] | Jersey Shore Elite | State Rank: #97</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1048705' first='Hannah' last='O'Neal'] | [program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] | State Rank: #98</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913921' first='Diana' last='Dobish'] | Jersey Shore Elite | State Rank: #99</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->