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Updated Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: The Next Five

Updated Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: The Next Five
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey August 25, 2025 @ 12:57 PM
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Logan Lyons
Logan Lyons 5'10" | SG | 2029
IL
Hadley Engler
Hadley Engler 5'11" | PF/SG | 2029
IL
Eva Yerkovich
Eva Yerkovich 5'11" | CG/PG | 2029
IL
Avery Babarskis
Avery Babarskis 6'1" | PF/SF | 2029
IL
Katara Watson
Katara Watson 5'9" | PG/SG | 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 players #6–10. 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 made their case early.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1225657"],"_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-68aca3f59c754"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Mac Irvin is usually home to some of the best young talent in the state, and another one of those players is Avery. She has the size, the length, and seems to have the confidence and attitude that can put players over the top. Marist will be a team to follow this year, and Avery will have people dialed in once she gets going</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1246083"],"_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-68aca3f59c7b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Engler could be a key piece for Benet this upcoming season, and what she brings as a slasher can't be overlooked. Besides being able to get to the rim and finish with and without contact, I think her athleticism will be another key reason why her upside is huge.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["874665"],"_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-68aca3f59c812"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Watson has shown her talent from the start of the summer to the end, and going into a season with a program that is stacked from top to bottom, it will be fun to see how she fits in and what role she provides for them. She is a true combo guard but could have a greater impact as a two-guard. Nonetheless, this kid has talent.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1247869"],"_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-68aca3f59c85d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>One of the purest catch and shoot shooters in this class, and that skill goes a long way, especially when it comes to recruiting. Lyons has no fear or hesitation in her shot, and it's consistent as well. It wouldn't surprise me if she ends up breaking some records as the years go on.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1226258"],"_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-68aca3f59c8a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Eva already has the first needs of a young college prospect, and that's length and athleticism. Her skillset is wide ranged as well, and her jumper from the outside is effortless. DGN produces a lot of high tier talent, and Yerkovich could be another name to add to that list.</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 players #6–10. 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 made their case early.

Avery Babarskis

Avery Babarskis

IL
PF/SF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2029
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Avery
Babarskis PF/SF
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
HS
Marist
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Updated Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: The Next Five
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Avery Babarskis

Instagram
State: Illinois
School: Marist
Club: Mac Irvin Lady Fire
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Hadley Engler

Hadley Engler

IL
PF/SG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PF/SG
CLASS 2029
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Hadley
Engler PF/SG
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
HS
Benet
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IL
Updated Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: The Next Five
Engler could be a key piece for Benet this upcoming season, and what she brings as a slasher...
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Hadley Engler

Instagram
State: Illinois
School: Benet
Club: M14 Hoops
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Katara Watson

Katara Watson

IL
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2029
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Katara
Watson PG/SG
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
HS
Oak Park River Forest
|
IL
Updated Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: The Next Five
Watson has shown her talent from the start of the summer to the end, and going into a...
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Katara Watson

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State: Illinois
School: Oak Park River Forest
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Logan Lyons

Logan Lyons

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2029
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Logan
Lyons SG
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
HS
Lincoln Way East
|
IL
Updated Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: The Next Five
One of the purest catch and shoot shooters in this class, and that skill goes a long way,...
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Logan Lyons

Instagram
State: Illinois
School: Lincoln Way East
Club: Mac Irvin Lady Fire
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Eva Yerkovich

Eva Yerkovich

IL
CG/PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2029
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Eva
Yerkovich CG/PG
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
HS
Downers Grove North
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IL
Updated Class of 2029 College Prospect Rankings: The Next Five
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Eva Yerkovich

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State: Illinois
School: Downers Grove North
Club: Breakaway Basketball
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