2029 Rankings: Make Way For The Next Wave

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">As we continue tracking the top young talent in the 2029 class, these five players have shown why they deserve to be firmly on your radar. With skill, upside, and undeniable impact, this group represents the next wave of Alabama hoopers ready to make noise at the high school and national level...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1227641' first='Addison' last='Reese Hammond']</strong> (5'10/CG/'29/Guntersville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ranking: #11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Addison is a relentless competitor and high-level three-point shooter with a sharp basketball mind. Even though she is just a freshman her leadership is emerging as she sets the tone vocally and by example, consistently making smart, unselfish plays. She is a true coach on the floor, and thrives in reading the game and executing in pressure situations. As her strength and physicality continue to develop, she projects as a high-level contributor with a complete offensive arsenal and leadership intangibles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1207432' first='Karrington' last='Wooden']</strong> (5'6/PG/'29/Hoover)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: karringtonwooden02</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ranking: #12</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Karrington is a quick and aggressive lead guard who constantly gets downhill and puts pressure on the defense. Her developing PG instincts are evident in the way she sees the floor, makes advanced reads, and distributes with purpose. Her ability to get paint touches and break defensive schemes with her handle makes her a weapon in transition and the half-court. As she continues to grow into her role, Karrington is poised to be the future floor general for powerhouse Hoover.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Bristol Jade Cook</strong> (6'3/C/'29/Guntersville HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: bbyshaq25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Bbyshaq25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ranking: #13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Bristol is an emerging force in the paint with really good size and a developing offensive game. She anchors the defense with rim protection and presence in the lane. Offensively, she is gaining confidence in facing up, making moves from the high post, and finishing around the rim. Her work ethic is beginning to pay major dividends, and her upward trajectory suggests she will be one of the most dominant post players in the class if she continues on this path.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1260669' first='Journee' last='Hawkins']</strong> (PG/'29/Florence)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ranking: #14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Journee is a slasher with a strong feel for the game and natural scoring instincts. She plays well off the ball, relocates to open space, and can knock down the three when left open. Defensively, she is disruptive with active hands and good anticipation. Her ability to create off the bounce and make timely reads makes her a two-way contributor with clear upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1231276' first='Mekelle' last='Jones-Odeh']</strong> (5'4/CG/'29/Mae Jemison HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: kellssss3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @MekelleJO3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ranking: #15</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Mekelle is a high-energy guard with quickness and a scorer's mentality. She is dangerous both on and off the ball, with a smooth handle, sharp change-of-pace moves, and a confident jumper. She scores at all three levels and plays with a level of intensity that lifts her team. Her ability to lead the break, create separation, and lock in on both ends makes her one of the most exciting guards in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->