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Keep An Eye On These 5 Indispensable Underclassmen Bigs

Keep An Eye On These 5 Indispensable Underclassmen Bigs
Mikol Blake-Green
Mikol Blake-Green July 27, 2025 @ 10:35 PM
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Kristina Dallas
Kristina Dallas 6'3" | C/PF | 2029
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Rhianna Rice
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is an article intended to take a look forward in the future to the next line of players expected to leave their mark have a weighty impact for their teams. Even though many underclassmen players have been in the headlines, which are the ones to keep an eye on? These 5 names mentioned below are the ones to know moving forward and could put the region on serious notice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Use code&nbsp;MBG30&nbsp;for 30% off your first purchase of any subscription</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1226845"],"_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-6886e5949da92"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1226845' first='Kristina' last='Dallas'] (2029) | 6'3 C | Boston Showstoppers </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dallas has been mentioned numerous times this year and for good reason. The 6'3 big has established herself as the next showtime big to come out of Boston. Her presence and sheer competitiveness make her a scary matchup. On defense, she makes timely rotations, plus she deters a lot of action coming to the rim. Many schools are starting to get stock in Kristina; she's one of the premier players at her position in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1217953"],"_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-6886e5949daea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1217953' first='Rhianna' last='Rice'] (2029) | C |</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Such physical force with a soft touch around the rim. Rice is a player in the class with a bright future. She processes the game well and understands how to best be effective. Rhianna won't shy away from her strengths either. She exploits the defense's lapses and even has shown to be an accurate passer out of the post to find shooters. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["975863"],"_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-6886e5949db34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jhene Fortunat (2028) | 6'2 Forward | MCW Starz</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fortunat has such a high celling. Her skills abilities aren't easily replicated and the versatile nature of her game make her a nightmare to scheme against. Battling back from injury, the only thing Jhene should focus on currently is her health. Her stock is hard to forget about when she brings such a unique skillset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["658588"],"_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-6886e5949db90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='658588' first='Shannon' last='O'Leary'] (2028) | 6'1 PF | MCW Starz </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shannon is a significant factor to worry about in and around the paint. The lefty forward has a knack for hitting short midranges as well as getting deep positioning down low. O'Leary has striking footwork, combine that with strength, balance and upper-class dexterity and that makes for a tough matchup for any post to contain. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1277270"],"_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-6886e5949dbe4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1277270' first='Emma' last='Moore'] (2028) | 6'2 C | NSSA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Talk about a big that's regularly active in the paint on both sides of the ball, Moore is such a major asset. She offers great defense due to her physical strength along with awareness. On offense she's rewarded for the scrappy play by being fed after sprinting to a rim-run. Emma is a consistent factor on the offensive glass too. She can finish in traffic, or she'll even kick out to teammates that have a better look. The overall offensive package is still evolving, but her natural tendencies still allow her to be quite effective. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

This is an article intended to take a look forward in the future to the next line of players expected to leave their mark have a weighty impact for their teams. Even though many underclassmen players have been in the headlines, which are the ones to keep an eye on? These 5 names mentioned below are the ones to know moving forward and could put the region on serious notice.

Kristina Dallas

Kristina Dallas

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C/PF
HEIGHT 6'3"
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CLASS 2029
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Keep An Eye On These 5 Indispensable Underclassmen Bigs
Kristina Dallas (2029) | 6’3 C | Boston Showstoppers Dallas has been mentioned numerous times this year and...
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Rhianna Rice

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Rhianna Rice (2029) | C | Such physical force with a soft touch around the rim. Rice is...
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Jhenè Fortunat

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HEIGHT 6'2"
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Jhene Fortunat (2028) | 6’2 Forward | MCW Starz Fortunat has such a high celling. Her skills abilities...
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Shannon O’Leary

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HEIGHT 6'1"
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CLASS 2028
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Emma Moore

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