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Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: New Names On The WL

Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: New Names On The WL
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey August 26, 2025 @ 02:40 PM
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Sophia Johnson
Sophia Johnson 5'10" | SF/SG | 2029
IL
Zaire Lester
Zaire Lester 6'0" | PF/C | 2029
IL
Sidnee Justice
Sidnee Justice 5'7" | SG/CG | 2029
IL
Jon’Neice Akins
Jon’Neice Akins 5'5" | PG/CG | 2029
IL
Kennedy Moore
Kennedy Moore 5'8" | CG/SG | 2029
IL
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Class of 2029 Watch List is here. These players are not in the first official rankings, but they have shown enough to be worth following. The evaluations are based on limited viewings and snapshots, but they give a look at who could play their way into the rankings. Offers matter, size matters, and potential matters.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225106"],"_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-68ae0dc39a5e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Akins made a strong impression in her Freshman Showcase debut, but what stood out more than everyone's need to score was her focus on applying pressure on defense. At an event where scoring is usually the main factor, her impact on that side of the ball showed a lot... coaches will love a player like this. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["914539"],"_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-68ae0dc39a6ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Lyons is always home to a high tier player.. and Kennedy could find her name on that list as the years go by. She has the aggression and the athleticism already, and had a ton of moments at the freshman showcase where she showed team first attitude.. and that is why coaches will eventually gravitate towards her. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1293491"],"_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-68ae0dc39a714"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>The athleticism, length, and mobility at that size are always worth the double take, but her need to stay moving and play with energy are big reasons why she'll be a strong piece for Kenwood moving forward. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225300"],"_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-68ae0dc39a767"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Sidnee is active and energetic, and she will find a way to grab the board and push the pace. Her game can be utilized as your floor general, or she can play off the ball and score off the rip, or off the catch and shoot. She'll be one to watch at Batavia for a while.</em> <em>Big fan of the potential. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1306154"],"_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-68ae0dc39a7b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Johnson is one of the top 20 prospects in this class, and the skill that she matches with her frame is a strong reason why. She can do it all as your 3/4, and if she's matched up with a head up point guard, she can be a problem as a 1-2 punch. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The Class of 2029 Watch List is here. These players are not in the first official rankings, but they have shown enough to be worth following. The evaluations are based on limited viewings and snapshots, but they give a look at who could play their way into the rankings. Offers matter, size matters, and potential matters.

Jon’Neice Akins

Jon’Neice Akins

IL
PG/CG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2029
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Jon’Neice
Akins PG/CG
Class
2029
Height
5'5"
HS
Romeoville
|
IL
Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: New Names On The WL
Akins made a strong impression in her Freshman Showcase debut, but what stood out more than everyone’s need...
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Jon’Neice Akins

State: Illinois
School: Romeoville
Club: BIG3
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Kennedy Moore

Kennedy Moore

IL
CG/SG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG/SG
CLASS 2029
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Kennedy
Moore CG/SG
Class
2029
Height
5'8"
HS
Lyons Township High School
|
IL
Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: New Names On The WL
Lyons is always home to a high tier player.. and Kennedy could find her name on that list...
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Kennedy Moore

State: Illinois
School: Lyons Township High School
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Zaire Lester

Zaire Lester

IL
PF/C
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PF/C
CLASS 2029
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Zaire
Lester PF/C
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
HS
Kenwood Academy
|
IL
Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: New Names On The WL
The athleticism, length, and mobility at that size are always worth the double take, but her need to...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Zaire Lester

State: Illinois
School: Kenwood Academy
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Sidnee Justice

Sidnee Justice

IL
SG/CG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2029
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Sidnee
Justice SG/CG
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
HS
Batavia
|
IL
Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: New Names On The WL
Sidnee is active and energetic, and she will find a way to grab the board and push the...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Sidnee Justice

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State: Illinois
School: Batavia
Club: Breakaway
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Sophia Johnson

Sophia Johnson

IL
SF/SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2029
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Sophia
Johnson SF/SG
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
HS
Downers Grove
|
IL
Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: New Names On The WL
Johnson is one of the top 20 prospects in this class, and the skill that she matches with...
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Sophia Johnson

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State: Illinois
School: Downers Grove
Club: IL Lady Lightning
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