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Underclassmen Prospects That Have Showed Up In June

Underclassmen Prospects That Have Showed Up In June
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey June 22, 2025 @ 10:44 PM
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Liv Johnson
Liv Johnson 6'2" | PG/CG | 2029
IL
Vega Ransom-Marks
Vega Ransom-Marks 5'8" | PG | 2028
IL
Jordyn Ellis
Jordyn Ellis 6'3" | SF/PF | 2028
IL
Laila Williams
Laila Williams 5'6" | PG | 2028
IL
Keyaira Haywood
Keyaira Haywood 5'6" | PG/CG | 2028
IL
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">June is the month when prospects are back with their high school programs, whether it's a high school live event or a full slate of summer league games during the week. Below are some underclassmen who have had a strong June so far. </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["885956"],"_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-6858cd998138c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Her length is key to her being so dominant, and she's not the type of player who wants to shy away from it. Her talent does extend beyond the nail and below, but she seems to enjoy that area of the game too. She's getting better, and confidence is growing by the month, and the offers are following it. Major rise in her stock</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["954119"],"_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-6858cd99813ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>One of the best 2029s in her class, and her skillset is nowhere near done growing. She has the frame of a player who can be elite on both sides of the ball and can be elite without the ball. As her ability to shoot off the catch grows, she will be number one on anyone's scouting report. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["799184"],"_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-6858cd9981435"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Haywood is part of a big 3 of sophomores that are beyond talented, and what Haywood brings to her team is unique. She is a strong mix of what you need out of a guard, and regardless of her size, she can impact a game from start to finish. Aggressive on both ends and shows that she knows how to take control of the speed and pace as well.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["947718"],"_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-6858cd9981479"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>The growth Ransom has shown over the past year hasn't gone unnoticed. In each area of her game, she's taken a step forward. Offensively, there's a huge leap in confidence. Comfortable around the rim, aggressive on the boards, and solid footwork and handles. Defensively, her length and athleticism are key in her being strong on that side as well. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["813581"],"_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-6858cd99814bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>A name that needs more attention behind it. Williams is a fast and aggressive guard who can change the game plan based on whether the defense can contain her. She doesn't need much space to get to the rim and shows the discipline to play with pace if needed. There's a high upside. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

June is the month when prospects are back with their high school programs, whether it's a high school live event or a full slate of summer league games during the week. Below are some underclassmen who have had a strong June so far.

Jordyn Ellis

Jordyn Ellis

IL
SF/PF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2028
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Jordyn
Ellis SF/PF
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
HS
Whitney Young
|
IL
Underclassmen Prospects That Have Showed Up In June
Her length is key to her being so dominant, and she’s not the type of player who wants...
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Jordyn Ellis

State: Illinois
School: Whitney Young
Club: Mac Irvin Lady Fire
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Liv Johnson

Liv Johnson

IL
PG/CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2029
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Liv
Johnson PG/CG
Class
2029
Height
6'2"
HS
Carmel Catholic
|
IL
Underclassmen Prospects That Have Showed Up In June
One of the best 2029s in her class, and her skillset is nowhere near done growing. She has...
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Liv Johnson

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State: Illinois
School: Carmel Catholic
Club: All Iowa Attack
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Keyaira Haywood

Keyaira Haywood

IL
PG/CG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2028
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Keyaira
Haywood PG/CG
Class
2028
Height
5'6"
HS
Dunlap
|
IL
Underclassmen Prospects That Have Showed Up In June
Haywood is part of a big 3 of sophomores that are beyond talented, and what Haywood brings to...
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Keyaira Haywood

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State: Illinois
School: Dunlap
Club: Midwest Elite EYBL
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Vega Ransom-Marks

Vega Ransom-Marks

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Vega
Ransom-Marks PG
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
HS
Lane Tech
|
IL
Underclassmen Prospects That Have Showed Up In June
The growth Ransom has shown over the past year hasn’t gone unnoticed. In each area of her game,...
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Vega Ransom-Marks

State: Illinois
School: Lane Tech
Club: Mac Irvin Lady Fire
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Laila Williams

Laila Williams

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Laila
Williams PG
Class
2028
Height
5'6"
HS
Homewood Flossmor
|
IL
Underclassmen Prospects That Have Showed Up In June
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Laila Williams

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State: Illinois
School: Homewood Flossmor
Club: Full Package
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