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2028 Names To Know Heading Into December Tourneys

2028 Names To Know Heading Into December Tourneys
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey November 29, 2025 @ 05:10 PM
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Baylie Nena
Baylie Nena 6'0" | PF | 2028
IL
Natalie McGhee
Natalie McGhee 5'7" | SG | 2028
IL
Eve Engler
Eve Engler 5'10" | SG | 2028
IL
Lucy Tierney
Lucy Tierney 5'11" | CG | 2028
IL
Amiyah Gulley
Amiyah Gulley 5'6" | PG | 2028
IL
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">December is the month of tournaments, especially XMAS ones. Whether coaches are tuned in, in person, or via stream. They have a list of players who they're looking for.. and below are a couple more names from the 2028 class for D1-D3 coaches to possibly add to their list.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["936031"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1451075,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-692b7d5ebe5c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Nena has drawn some true interest from scouts and coaches... and I believe it's because the potential is growing at a rapid rate. With the ball, she's able to show you her patience and focus under and around the rim, but without the ball, her ability to stay active, roll.. and find her spot doesn't go unnoticed. A player who will get a major boost on the next updated prospect list. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["882110"],"_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-692b7d5ebe679"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>I was able to see the home opener and last night's game against one of the top players in the country in person. In both games, Tierny's defense is why she plays the minutes that she does. She doesn't back down, she'll dive on the floor, and has no problem being physical. The confidence was shown in both games, too. This kid is on the right trajectory, she's showing her ability to be a legit 3&amp;D standout.. which college coaches will love.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["867871"],"_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-692b7d5ebe70c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Gulley just has a different bounce and flow to her game that usually older players have.. or players with extreme confidence.. and Gulley has that. She can stretch the court off a catch or from her own creation. She's too athletic to stop in the open floor, and on the defensive end.. she's a problem as well. The offers will keep piling up. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["884390"],"_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-692b7d5ebe798"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Engler is in her first season with Vernon Hills, and she's already making her mark. She's a player that can legit be your go-to shooter, and she can be a spot-up one, off the catch.. and has even shown multiple times that she can create her own off the dribble. Programs are always looking for floor spacers.. and Engler can provide that. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["900140"],"_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-692b7d5ebe824"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>A scorer's scorer. McGhee is a bucket, and she can get going from legit anywhere on the court. What makes her skillset even more tough to guard is the fact that she never seems to run out of energy. She's in constant motion, she's active on the boards.. and she knows how to use her speed and quickness to open up plays for others. Strong potential. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

December is the month of tournaments, especially XMAS ones. Whether coaches are tuned in, in person, or via stream. They have a list of players who they're looking for.. and below are a couple more names from the 2028 class for D1-D3 coaches to possibly add to their list.

Baylie Nena

Baylie Nena

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PF
CLASS 2028
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Baylie
Nena PF
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
Metamora
|
IL
2028 Names To Know Heading Into December Tourneys
Nena has drawn some true interest from scouts and coaches… and I believe it’s because the potential is...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Baylie Nena

State: Illinois
School: Metamora
Club: Heart of Illinois
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Lucy Tierney

Lucy Tierney

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Lucy
Tierney CG
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Benet Academy
|
IL
2028 Names To Know Heading Into December Tourneys
I was able to see the home opener and last night’s game against one of the top players...
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Lucy Tierney

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State: Illinois
School: Benet Academy
Club: M14 Hoops
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Amiyah Gulley

Amiyah Gulley

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Amiyah
Gulley PG
Class
2028
Height
5'6"
HS
Dunlap
|
IL
2028 Names To Know Heading Into December Tourneys
Gulley just has a different bounce and flow to her game that usually older players have.. or players...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Amiyah Gulley

State: Illinois
School: Dunlap
Club: Mac Irvin Lady Fire
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Eve Engler

Eve Engler

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Eve
Engler SG
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
Vernon Hills
|
IL
2028 Names To Know Heading Into December Tourneys
Engler is in her first season with Vernon Hills, and she’s already making her mark. She’s a player...
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Eve Engler

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State: Illinois
School: Vernon Hills
Club: All in
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Natalie McGhee

Natalie McGhee

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Natalie
McGhee SG
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
HS
Thornton Fractional North
|
IL
2028 Names To Know Heading Into December Tourneys
A scorer’s scorer. McGhee is a bucket, and she can get going from legit anywhere on the court....
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Natalie McGhee

State: Illinois
School: Thornton Fractional North
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