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5 Young Players That’re Going To Make A Big Impact This HS Season

5 Young Players That’re Going To Make A Big Impact This HS Season
Mikol Blake-Green
Mikol Blake-Green August 13, 2025 @ 07:02 PM
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Stephie Regan
Stephie Regan 5'9" | SF/SG | 2028
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Joy Mbugua
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Ava Ayotte
Ava Ayotte 5'5" | PG | 2028
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Ayla Keefe
Ayla Keefe 5'11" | SF/SG | 2028
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Kaylis Diaz
Kaylis Diaz 5'9" | SF/PF | 2029
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the dust starts to settle from the jampacked summer, now would be an ideal time to look into the near future. School for some has started and for others it's quickly approaching. The anticipation for the basketball season requires a bit of foresight to create this content. Below are 5 young players that're surely going to make a splash in the high school season.</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":["351272"],"_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-689d273a1da51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='351272' first='Kaylis' last='Diaz'] (2028) | 5'9 Forward | MSC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a freshman last year with Mansfield, Diaz's role was limited at times due to seniority, but her hardworking qualities made it hard to deny her minutes. With Kaylis suiting up for Mount Saint Charles now, she'll have an opportunity to shine in a much bigger role that can help seriously propel this squad. She has a versatile skillset with a ton of positive 2-way tendencies. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["802977"],"_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-689d273a1dabc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='802977' first='Ava' last='Ayotte'] (2028) | 5'5 PG | MSC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ava is going to have a handful of reliable forward options with different skillsets to be dishing the ball to next season. She was already a leading scoring force plus she was highly effective as an on-ball defender, racking up the steals over the course of the season. The steady incline in her offensive game, becoming more assertive as a scorer and the experience gained is what makes her someone to keep an eye on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["975942"],"_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-689d273a1db0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='975942' first='Joy' last='Mbugua'] (2029) | PF | Brimmer &amp; May </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mbugua is a ceiling-raiser that'll add to the tremendous young core Brimmer already has. They're likely to make a strong run again and Joy's 2-way presence will go a long way for them. The high-energy, length, size, pure instincts plus her motor makes a striking prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1204023"],"_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-689d273a1db57"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1204023' first='Stephie' last='Regan'] (2028) | 5'9 SF/SG | Dexter Southfield </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Regan is definitely on the radar now. She's curently listed as the 12th ranked player in her class. The trip to go check her out will be wellworth it this season. The rising sophomore is tremendously talented and can be penciled in for some eyebrow raising games. Regan has what it takes to be a premier player in NEPSAC regardless of class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["772667"],"_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-689d273a1dba1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='772667' first='Ayla' last='Keefe'] (2028) | 5'11 SF/SG | Newman </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ayla is a phenominal wing prospect that's absolutely influential within the game. Keefe has many ways she can be effective and after a big summer, it wouldn't be surprising to see the '28 rising star to carry over the statley play into the hs season. Ayla is flatly one of the most fun players to watch right now and there's no denying her gifts. She'll be a large contributor that'll be producing with flair. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

As the dust starts to settle from the jampacked summer, now would be an ideal time to look into the near future. School for some has started and for others it's quickly approaching. The anticipation for the basketball season requires a bit of foresight to create this content. Below are 5 young players that're surely going to make a splash in the high school season.

Kaylis Diaz

Kaylis Diaz

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2029
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5 Young Players That’re Going To Make A Big Impact This HS Season
Kaylis Diaz (2028) | 5’9 Forward | MSC As a freshman last year with Mansfield, Diaz’s role was...
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School: Mount Saint Charles Academy
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Ava Ayotte

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HEIGHT 5'5"
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CLASS 2028
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5 Young Players That’re Going To Make A Big Impact This HS Season
Ava Ayotte (2028) | 5’5 PG | MSC Ava is going to have a handful of reliable forward...
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Joy Mbugua

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5 Young Players That’re Going To Make A Big Impact This HS Season
Joy Mbugua (2029) | PF | Brimmer & May Mbugua is a ceiling-raiser that’ll add to the tremendous...
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Stephie Regan

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HEIGHT 5'9"
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5 Young Players That’re Going To Make A Big Impact This HS Season
Stephie Regan (2028) | 5’9 SF/SG | Dexter Southfield Regan is definitely on the radar now. She’s curently...
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Ayla Keefe

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CLASS 2028
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5 Young Players That’re Going To Make A Big Impact This HS Season
Ayla Keefe (2028) | 5’11 SF/SG | Newman Ayla is a phenominal wing prospect that’s absolutely influential within...
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