Breaking down the Top 5 of the 2029 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top 5 of the updated 2029 rankings is loaded!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1260322"],"_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-695014ae52b0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1260322' first='Paisley' last='Hogan'] has been backing up her #1 ranking so far during her freshman campaign, emerging as one of the top talents in the entire state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hogan made her mark against a well-rounded Little Rock Central squad in late November, posting 18 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Watching her highlights, I can see instant comparisons in her game to Kevin Durant. She is a long forward who has a high and flexible release, and she is deadly off the dribble, especially from mid-range. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Hogan's long frame, she is a phenomenal defender. She blocks shots at a high level, shutting down the painted area. She is also grabbing every rebound in sight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1260322' first='Paisley' last='Hogan'] has been one of the best players in the 6A classification so far this year, and she is only getting better. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1165575"],"_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-695014ae52b91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1165575' first='Addy' last='Davis'] opened the 2025/26 season on fire, and she is continuing to heat up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis started the season off with a bang, putting up 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 steals. Most recently, the freshman lit up Lakeside with 19 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 blocks, another stat-stuffing performance. Oh and guess what...She has played even better. Against Nettleton, she could not be stopped, posting 28 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 4 blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davis has had at least 7 20-point outings so far this season, and she is looking truly unstoppable. She is obviously a handful in the paint, finding ways to finish through contact and using her length to shoot over the defense. The forward is also showing that she can stretch her game to the mid-range and 3-point areas, making her a complete scorer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1165575' first='Addy' last='Davis'] is an unstoppable force on the offensive end, as well as a defensive machine. I can see her competing for the #1 spot for a long time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1563275"],"_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-695014ae52be2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joe T. Robinson has surprised a lot of people with their play this year, looking like one of the most improved teams in 2025/26. I'm not surprised, because I saw this coming, especially once [player_tooltip player_id='1563275' first='A'Sharia' last='Simmons'] announced her decision to transfer to the Lady Senators.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After being offered by Southern Mississippi in January, it was only a matter of time before she blew up with her varsity teammates. Against De Queen recently, Simmons put up 28 points, starting her freshman campaign on the right track.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She has consistently shown that no one can stop her when she attacks the basket. She is a tough driver who is an efficient finisher inside, and she is more than capable of catching and shooting from beyond the arc. I am also impressed with her constant effort on the offensive glass, giving her team extra opportunities to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1563275' first='A'Sharia' last='Simmons'] is killing it so far! And I doubt she stops any time soon. If she continues at this rate, taking that #1 spot in the rankings would not be out of the question.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1249857"],"_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-695014ae52c2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1249857' first='Hailey' last='Trader'] has been incredibly consistent for Bentonville West, helping elevate that team early on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trader started her high school career with a 10-point, 3-rebound, 2-assist, and 2-stock performance in the season opener. Against Siloam Springs earlier this month, Trader put up 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals, shooting 5/7 from the field, and 3/5 from beyond the arc. The team also reported that Trader's +/- was +23, proving that she is a positive presence whenever she is on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She also had 17 points, including 5 3-pointers against Cabot. That performance sums up just how dangerous she is from three, as she is deadly off the catch. Something that she has also proven from the get go was her ability to make the extra pass on almost every offensive possession, a great sign for a player who's first varsity season isn't complete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1249857' first='Hailey' last='Trader'] is going to be a very productive player with the Lady Wolverines down the road, and she is a crucial piece to a team that looks to make a run in the 6A playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1260317"],"_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-695014ae52c77"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joe T. Robinson went from a team that could not compete in their conference to a team that may be unstoppable for the next four years. [player_tooltip player_id='1260317' first='Aubrey' last='Williams'] is another major catalyst for this team, and she is getting better each and every game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Against Alma, Williams logged 27 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 steals, which just shows how dynamic of a scorer she is. Williams is great attacking the basket, cutting baseline, and crashing the offensive glass. If she has a look in the paint, she is taking and making it. Of course, all great scoring guards need to be able to stretch their game to the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The lefty is a great shooter, getting going after just a couple makes. Whether she is shooting off the catch or off the bounce, Williams is knocking down her shots, and she is doing so with a fantastic shooting stroke.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1260317' first='Aubrey' last='Williams'] is another player who is emerging as one of the top talents in the 4A classification. This Lady Senator team is really scary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->