2029 Rankings: Top 5 Debut

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is the deepest class Louisiana has seen in recent years. This marks the first official Louisiana freshman rankings release. The debut list highlights the top-performing freshmen who have made an immediate impact on the state's high school basketball scene.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1307741"],"_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-69a5ab36a1061"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Athletic wing with a strong presence on both ends of the floor. She is a great rim protector and has the ability to guard on the perimeter . Rousell shows a soft touch around the rim and consistently knocks down the 15-foot jumper. Comfortable bringing the ball up the court, she impacts the game in multiple ways. She's averaging 15 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 blocks per game for a Top 3–seeded Westlake squad.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1767363,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/02/945-Laila-Rousell.jpg?w=683" alt="" class="wp-image-1767363" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1309042"],"_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-69a5ab36a10e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>2</strong>.<br>A gifted three-level scorer who consistently keeps pressure on opposing defenses. She handles the ball well and has the ability to create her own shot at all spots on the floor. Theriot is an absolute sniper from beyond the arc. Defensively, she competes at a high level and holds her own on the ball. She's averaging 19 points and 4 rebounds per game for championship contender Prairieville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1767342,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/02/571-Aubrielle-Theriot.jpg?w=683" alt="" class="wp-image-1767342" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1258517"],"_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-69a5ab36a1133"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>3.</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1258517' first='Marcia' last='Robinson'] – Big guard who controls the pace of the game. Changes speeds well and gets to the rim for controlled finishes. Strong floor general who creates open shots for teammates and keeps the offense organized. Defensively, she takes the toughest assignment and uses her length and quickness to disrupt top scorers. Averaging 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists for defending state champion Zachary.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1091872"],"_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-69a5ab36a117b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>4.</strong><br>A long, shifty point guard who consistently breaks down defenses and creates open shot opportunities. She excels at getting downhill for floaters and tough finishes around the rim. Defensively, she's a pest who can guard multiple positions, using her length to jump passing lanes and even block shots. Ingram has the ability to take over games on both ends of the floor. She's averaging 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists per game for E.D. White.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1767350,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/02/661-Imerii-Ingram.jpg?w=683" alt="" class="wp-image-1767350" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1312942"],"_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-69a5ab36a11c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>5.</strong><br>Versatile wing with strong two-way impact. Advanced footwork and touch allow her to finish with either hand. Solid handle and capable passer from the post. Elite rebounder for her class and a high-level weak-side shot blocker. Guards multiple positions and consistently affects the game on both ends. She Averages 25 points and 10 rebounds for St. Louis Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->