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Updated Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: The First Five

Updated Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: The First Five
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey August 25, 2025 @ 12:27 PM
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Layla Noble
Layla Noble 5'10" | CG | 2029
IL
Sophia Calhoun
Sophia Calhoun 5'10" | PF | 2029
IL
Liv Johnson
Liv Johnson 6'2" | PG/CG | 2029
IL
Mia Gage
Mia Gage 5'10" | SG | 2029
IL
Destinie Roe
Destinie Roe 6'0" | CG | 2029
IL
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The first official ranking of the Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings is here. With only 10 players officially ranked, here are the top 5 players. These are light projections based on a limited sample size, so it's more of a quick snapshot than a finished product. Still, offers matter, and these five have already separated themselves early.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- 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-68ac9ce500582"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Johnson being the number one prospect is a unanimous decision, and the offers that she's pulled in at this stage in her career give more of a stamp of approval for this decision.. big future for this kid. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["884801"],"_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-68ac9ce5005e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Gage could find herself playing heavy minutes for a state champion team in her first year, and with a couple of offers already in hand, I'm sure she'll be picking up more soon to continue to separate herself from the pack.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1257515"],"_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-68ac9ce50062b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>I've heard that Loyola Academy's freshman class was deep, and seeing Noble a couple of weeks back proved what I've been hearing. This was truly my first time seeing her in a full game situation, and if this kid continues to play with that much poise and fundamental skill... There is no limit. She can score from all areas and knows how to play off the ball as well. Huge upside. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1243323"],"_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-68ac9ce50066e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Calhoun has tremendous upside, and her ability to play the old school game while still being aggressive is key to why I believe she'll be a name to remember as the years go on. This incoming Loyola class is deep, and she's one of the main players who can help the program remain competitive. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["874663"],"_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-68ac9ce5006ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>There aren't too many players in this class that have high tier athleticism in their veins, and that's what Roe has used to dominate so far. As her skillset grows and expands, it wouldn't be a shocker to see this kid gain some heavy offers within the next couple of years. High upside. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The first official ranking of the Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings is here. With only 10 players officially ranked, here are the top 5 players. These are light projections based on a limited sample size, so it's more of a quick snapshot than a finished product. Still, offers matter, and these five have already separated themselves early.

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
Updated Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: The First Five
Johnson being the number one prospect is a unanimous decision, and the offers that she’s pulled in at...
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Liv Johnson

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State: Illinois
School: Carmel Catholic
Club: All Iowa Attack
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Mia Gage

Mia Gage

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2029
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Mia
Gage SG
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
HS
Nazareth Academy
|
IL
Updated Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: The First Five
Gage could find herself playing heavy minutes for a state champion team in her first year, and with...
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Mia Gage

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State: Illinois
School: Nazareth Academy
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Layla Noble

Layla Noble

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2029
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Layla
Noble CG
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
HS
Loyola Academy
|
IL
Updated Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: The First Five
I’ve heard that Loyola Academy’s freshman class was deep, and seeing Noble a couple of weeks back proved...
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Layla Noble

State: Illinois
School: Loyola Academy
Club: Full Package
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Sophia Calhoun

Sophia Calhoun

IL
PF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PF
CLASS 2029
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Sophia
Calhoun PF
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
HS
Loyola Academy
|
IL
Updated Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: The First Five
Calhoun has tremendous upside, and her ability to play the old school game while still being aggressive is...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Sophia Calhoun

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State: Illinois
School: Loyola Academy
Club: Over the Edge Hoops
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Destinie Roe

Destinie Roe

IL
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2029
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Destinie
Roe CG
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
HS
Trinity
|
IL
Updated Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: The First Five
There aren’t too many players in this class that have high tier athleticism in their veins, and that’s...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Destinie Roe

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School: Trinity
Club: Chicago Hoops Express
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