College Commitments in July

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The exciting [and chaotic] July live periods are behind us and another season of AAU basketball has come to an end. Lots of NJ's top rising seniors have made their college decisions this month and we've seen the graphics roll in on social media. Let's dive in to see where everyone's headed for Fall 2026...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='719416' first='Scarlet' last='LeVake'] | Red Bank Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>College Decision: New Hampshire</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>What she brings to the table: Size and versatility. Post play and stretching the floor to pop jumpers. Paint protector, defensive anchor.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559040' first='Lola' last='Giordano'] | Red Bank Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>College Decision: East Stroudsburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>What she brings to the table: Sharp court vision; pass-first mentality. Processes quickly and makes smart decisions in real-time. Run &amp; gun pace, doesn't easily tire.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559133' first='Erin' last='Reid'] | Rumson-Fair Haven</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>College Decision: Brown</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>What she brings to the table: Devastating off the catch. Lots of pop to her shot. Aggressive carving out paths to the rim. Physically strong.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Shannon Heine | Manasquan </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>College Decision: Mercyhurst</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>What she brings to the table: Do-it-all mentality. She does whatever it takes to help her team compete. Extremely coachable. Excellent court awareness, high energy and high % mid-range J.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>*Class of 2025</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559076' first='Jayah' last='Curtis'] | Morris Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>College Decision: UPenn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>What she brings to the table: Scorching 3 ball. Strong acceleration &amp; deceleration; run &amp; gun but can stop on a dime. Fantastic rebounding guard. Absolutely fearless competitor.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='635514' first='Imani' last='Mullings'] | Plainfield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>College Decision: Quinnipiac</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>What she brings to the table: <strong>Shifty guard. Crafty around the rim.</strong>Runs the point with total command; executes at a high level. An absolute bullet in transition.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559042' first='London' last='Caldwell'] | West Orange</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>College Decision: Siena</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>What she brings to the table: Strong handles. Electric in the open court. 3-level scorer and committed defender; applies suffocating ball pressure. Thrives at an uptempo pace.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559073' first='Grace' last='Feeney'] | Trinity Hall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>College Decision: Bucknell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>What she brings to the table: Capable of a double-double (points/rebounds) anytime she steps out on the floor. Crashes the glass with authority; 6'0" frame. Reliable 3-level scoring. </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559046' first='Ava' last='LaMonica'] | Rutgers Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>College Decision: Buffalo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>What she brings to the table: High level of execution at the 1; head always on a swivel. Ultra-physical on the drive; absorbs contact well. Not easily rattled or fazed. Insatiable drive to succeed.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='871281' first='Catie' last='Klemm'] | Ridgewood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>College Decision: Marist</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>What she brings to the table: Disruptive length/wingspan. Speedy getting downhill with a quick change of direction on the attack. Inside-out scoring &amp; defense. Dictates the pace.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='870560' first='Priyanka' last='Ponnam'] | Blair</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>College Decision: Arizona</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>What she brings to the table: Wicked versatility; can lock down the post and stretch behind the arc. Sets big-time picks. Has the handles of a guard and the disciplined footwork of a true big.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->