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5 Rising Guards From ’29 And ’30 That Won’t Be Ignored

5 Rising Guards From ’29 And ’30 That Won’t Be Ignored
Mikol Blake-Green
Mikol Blake-Green March 18, 2026 @ 08:06 PM
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Reese McKiernan
Reese McKiernan PG | 2030
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Giulana Rao
Giulana Rao CG | 2030
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Samantha Boyd
Samantha Boyd 5'5" | SG/PG | 2029
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Jalah Pincince
Jalah Pincince CG | 2030
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Gianna Porazzo
Gianna Porazzo 5'5" | PG/SG | 2029
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who are a few of the young guards that're starting to bubble? These 5 players below still have some room to grow, but with so much potential it's important to highlight them. They'll all be hefty names in due time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Use code&nbsp;MBG30&nbsp;for 30% off your first purchase of any subscription</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1723723"],"_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-69bb49cf38e8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1723723' first='Giulana' last='Rao'] (2030) | CG | WA </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic guard that's well-equipped with the tools needed to strongly affect the game. Rao gets after it without needing to be asked. Her fine agility skills along with good decision making will carry her far. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1723724"],"_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-69bb49cf38efc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1723724' first='Reese' last='McKiernan'] (2030) | PG | </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's time to give a proper introduction to McKiernan. This is a player that has tremendous upside. She enjoys the game of basketball and shows a willingness to learn as well as apply the tools needed to get better. Reese is going to have a bright future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278759"],"_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-69bb49cf38f45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1278759' first='Jalah' last='Pincince'] (2030) | CG | </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jalah is a player that plays with tremendous passion and is effective from many areas on the floor. She has a smooth handle that defenders have a hard time getting the proper timing on. Jalah is very hard to get out of rhythm. Look out for Pincince's name, it's going to be featured heavily soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1657591"],"_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-69bb49cf38f89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Samatha Boyd (2029) | SG | HHCG </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boyd is now a champion and it's likely that she'll go into spring with a glowing confidence. Samatha will be looking to capitalize off that built momentum generated from the team success. Boyd can't be left out of these conversations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1041076"],"_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-69bb49cf38fc7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1041076' first='Gianna' last='Porazzo'] (2029) | PG/SG | FHS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Addrianna Porazzo held a lot of weight for Fox. and fans of the program should be delighted that they have Gianna coming right behind. The freshman just needs more reps before she really starts to prosper. AAU will be a time that Gianna will start to separate herself from some of her peers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Who are a few of the young guards that're starting to bubble? These 5 players below still have some room to grow, but with so much potential it's important to highlight them. They'll all be hefty names in due time.

Giulana Rao

Giulana Rao

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CLASS 2030
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5 Rising Guards From ’29 And ’30 That Won’t Be Ignored
Giulana Rao (2030) | CG | WA An athletic guard that’s well-equipped with the tools needed to strongly...
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State: New England
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Reese McKiernan

Reese McKiernan

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CLASS 2030
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5 Rising Guards From ’29 And ’30 That Won’t Be Ignored
Reese McKiernan (2030) | PG | It’s time to give a proper introduction to McKiernan. This is a...
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Reese McKiernan

State: New England
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Jalah Pincince

Jalah Pincince

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5 Rising Guards From ’29 And ’30 That Won’t Be Ignored
Jalah Pincince (2030) | CG | Jalah is a player that plays with tremendous passion and is effective...
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Jalah Pincince

State: New England
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Samantha Boyd

Samantha Boyd

HEIGHT 5'5"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2029
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Samantha
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2029
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Hamden Hall Country Day
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5 Rising Guards From ’29 And ’30 That Won’t Be Ignored
Samatha Boyd (2029) | SG | HHCG Boyd is now a champion and it’s likely that she’ll go...
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Samantha Boyd

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Club: NY Gauchos
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Gianna Porazzo

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HEIGHT 5'5"
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Foxborough
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5 Rising Guards From ’29 And ’30 That Won’t Be Ignored
Gianna Porazzo (2029) | PG/SG | FHS Addrianna Porazzo held a lot of weight for Fox. and fans...
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Gianna Porazzo

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State: New England
School: Foxborough
Club: Bay State Jaguars
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