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Byron’s 2029s and a 2030 to Watch for the Second Half of AAU

Byron’s 2029s and a 2030 to Watch for the Second Half of AAU
Photo: Kaitlyn Sedillo Kaitlin Sedillo
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey June 24, 2025 @ 05:58 PM
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Megan Sedillo
Megan Sedillo 5'5" | CG/PG | 2029
IL
Eva Yerkovich
Eva Yerkovich 5'11" | CG/PG | 2029
IL
Joy Pettigrew
Joy Pettigrew 5'9" | PG | 2030
IL
Ashley Skelton
Ashley Skelton 5'11" | SG | 2029
IL
Mia Gage
Mia Gage 5'10" | SG | 2029
IL
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">We're officially heading into the back half of AAU season, and for the Class of 2029, this is where things start to separate. With more eyes watching and more coaches starting their early lists, this next month holds weight. Below are a few 2029s and a 2030 that should be followed in July.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225698"],"_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-685b178253a4b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>As of now, I haven't seen any 2030 with the skillset and IQ of the game like Joy. She had a moment earlier this summer where she stood at the top of the key, unbothered, court mapping with her defender right in her face. Most players can't courtmap, let alone do it without being bothered. The potential is out of the roof for this kid. In my opinion, the best 2030 in the state. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["884801"],"_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-685b178253adc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Gage seemed to fit right in with the Nazareth squad, and even played some big minutes during their high school live period event that I watched. She has nothing but time on her side, but her athleticism and solid skillset has her looking years above other players in her class. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1226258"],"_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-685b178253b3d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Yerkovich is one of those prospects born with the gift of length and athleticism. Once her skillset begins to sharpen and she finds a comfort level within her game, she could easily find herself in the conversation as a top prospect in this class. Big fan of her potential. </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-685b178253b90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Skelton has the length and versatility to become a solid prospect over the next couple of years, but even now, her lack of fear allows her to be impactful in a multitude of ways, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Offensively, there's room for growth, but she's aggressive and she doesn't quit, and that usually can determine the outcome of a game. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227877"],"_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-685b178253bee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Over the past couple of events that I've watched Sedillo participate in, she's been impressive. Regardless of her ability to score, she shows the knowledge of what a true combo guard should be striving to be. She's crafty, but not excessive... she's aggressive but knows when to be passive. For her age, she has such a strong IQ for this game. Her name will be highlighted for our next update</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We're officially heading into the back half of AAU season, and for the Class of 2029, this is where things start to separate. With more eyes watching and more coaches starting their early lists, this next month holds weight. Below are a few 2029s and a 2030 that should be followed in July.

Joy Pettigrew

Joy Pettigrew

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2030
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Joy
Pettigrew PG
Class
2030
Height
5'9"
HS
Lisle Jr High
|
IL
Byron’s 2029s and a 2030 to Watch for the Second Half of AAU
As of now, I haven’t seen any 2030 with the skillset and IQ of the game like Joy....
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Joy Pettigrew

State: Illinois
School: Lisle Jr High
Club: Midwest Elite EYBL
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Mia Gage

Mia Gage

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2029
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Mia
Gage SG
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
HS
Nazareth Academy
|
IL
Byron’s 2029s and a 2030 to Watch for the Second Half of AAU
Gage seemed to fit right in with the Nazareth squad, and even played some big minutes during their...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Mia Gage

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State: Illinois
School: Nazareth Academy
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Eva Yerkovich

Eva Yerkovich

IL
CG/PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2029
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Eva
Yerkovich CG/PG
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
HS
Downers Grove North
|
IL
Byron’s 2029s and a 2030 to Watch for the Second Half of AAU
Yerkovich is one of those prospects born with the gift of length and athleticism. Once her skillset begins...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Eva Yerkovich

Twitter
State: Illinois
School: Downers Grove North
Club: Breakaway Basketball
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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
Byron’s 2029s and a 2030 to Watch for the Second Half of AAU
Skelton has the length and versatility to become a solid prospect over the next couple of years, but...
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Ashley Skelton

State: Illinois
School: Prospect
Club: Ignite Hoops
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Megan Sedillo

Megan Sedillo

IL
CG/PG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2029
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Megan
Sedillo CG/PG
Class
2029
Height
5'5"
HS
Benet Academy
|
IL
Byron’s 2029s and a 2030 to Watch for the Second Half of AAU
Over the past couple of events that I’ve watched Sedillo participate in, she’s been impressive. Regardless of her...
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Megan Sedillo

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State: Illinois
School: Benet Academy
Club: Mac Irvin Lady Fire P24
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