2029 Rankings: The Top 5

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the 2029 rankings officially being released for the first time, let's take a look at the top 5 as they begin their high school seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1239084"],"_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-6903790d83aa1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lucia is going to make an impact quickly for Bellevue and will be a top prospect in this state over the next 4 years. She excelled during the freshman showcase, showcasing an advanced level game on both sides of the court. She scored at all 3 levels, using her body to her advantage to get easy buckets, and blowing by defenders when attacking from the perimeter. She also came to the PGH Expo that featured top talent in the entire state and played excellent there too, showing she can play with high level talent already. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1350114"],"_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-6903790d83b87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aleya is one of the best shooters in this class. She has a smooth lefty shot, being able to get her shot off quickly and sink multiple in a row if she finds her rhythm. Smith handles the ball well too, attacking with both hands effectively and being able to break down defenders with her dribble. She always has her eyes up, finding open teammates and always making the extra pass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1316229"],"_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-6903790d83c3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Iyla already stands at 6'1” and uses her length well on the court. She has great footwork in the paint and has the ability to finish around the rim through contact. She rebounds really well too, reading the ball coming off the rim quickly. Her defense stood out during the PGH Expo, where she showed she can also play against the top talent in the entire state. She's a name to keep an eye on over the next 4 years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1249193"],"_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-6903790d83d05"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kadee was excellent during the freshman showcase as she showcased her ability to shoot the lights out of the gym. She knocked down multiple threes, not being hesitant to let it fly when she's open. She is aggressive on the offensive side of the ball, attacking downhill and finding open teammates if they are open on the perimeter. Spike has a ton of potential and will be a key piece of Union's program over the next few years. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1261279"],"_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-6903790d83dba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooklynn is another player in this class who has a ton of potential. She dominates the paint, being able to use her strength and length to seal opponents and get easy shots off. She can extend her range to the three point line too, knocking down shots if she's left open. Her defense is great as she can block shots and protect the paint at a high level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->