Breakout Watchlist: Underclassmen

With the travel ball season almost at an end and the Class of 2025 graduating, players are stepping up to fill the shoes and roles of the veterans who just left. We want to showcase some underclassmen who will be taking on those responsibilities—and you need to know their names NOW!    [player_tooltip player_id='1235174' first='Brianna' last='Jarquin'] has great mechanics, strong footwork, excellent dribble pace, and the ability to stop on a dime and change direction—making her a player you need to know about now. As she continues to gain confidence, she'll become increasingly difficult to stop, especially with her high IQ and patience in one-on-one situations. If you overplay her, expect to end up in her spin cycle.       [player_tooltip player_id='1235691' first='Jameya' last='Brown'] is an athletic two-way player who can take her matchup off the dribble and light it up from behind the 3-point line. She uses minimal dribbles and excellent timing to get to her spot for pull-up jumpers. Defensively, she can guard positions 1 through 5 thanks to her combination of strength and speed. Even when she's not taking the shot, she makes an impact by crashing the boards with skill and aggression, showing a strong knack for rebounding.     [player_tooltip player_id='1235684' first='Audri' last='Colten'] is a natural point guard who uses her handles to create space for her own shot and to get her teammates open. She pushes the ball in transition and fills the lanes quickly, giving her teammates a passing lane to get the ball back to her—just like a true PG should. She also makes it difficult to play off of her defensively because if you leave her open, she will knock down the shot.     [player_tooltip player_id='1261469' first='Aniyah' last='Webb'] plays with grit and confidence that translates well on both sides of the ball. Offensively, she shoots the ball well from three and can hit shots from deep, well beyond the arc—and you can tell by her release that she believes it's going in. Webb also doesn't mind playing tight on-ball defense; she stays low in her stance, moves her feet, and beats her matchup to the spot. As Webb continues to develop her skill set and basketball IQ, she will become one of the top players in her class.     [player_tooltip player_id='514904' first='Krystina' last='LaFoucade'] has tight handles, a good wingspan, plays low with the ball, and dribbles with pace—all of these skills make her a threat at any moment with the ball in her hands. Being able to play at your own tempo is essential for high-level guards, and Krystina does just that. She also shoots the ball well, consistently maintaining a high elbow during her release and a smooth, controlled wrist flick, with a picturesque follow-through.     [player_tooltip player_id='1125056' first='Jazziel' last='Smokes']' name fits her play style perfectly—she is a defensive specialist. If you're playing with the ball in front of her, before you know it, all you see is smoke from her quick first step, leaving burnout marks on the court as she finishes at the rim on the other end. Her ability to play low, quickly change direction, and accelerate side to side makes her a player you need on the floor at all times. She can guard the opposing team's best players full court. With so many skilled scorers in today's game, finding a top-notch defender like Smokes is a true gem.

With the travel ball season almost at an end and the Class of 2025 graduating, players are stepping up to fill the shoes and roles of the veterans who just left. We want to showcase some underclassmen who will be taking on those responsibilities—and you need to know their names NOW!