Class of 2029 Rankings: Initial Look

This high school season featured quite a few freshmen who hit the ground running and made big impacts across the state. Which for quite a few freshman resulted in key roles on State Championship teams. And others had signature moments in big games. The bar is already sat high in the Class of 2029. Here's a look at a top four who are all helping to set the bar very high.    Henderson is a quick and skilled guard, who is a nightmare to keep out of the paint. Has a deep bag of dribble moves, great footwork and body control which allows to often find the openings on drives. Had two of her biggest games came in pivotal district clashes against school district rivals Carl Albert. In those games, Henderson proved she has a magic touch in clutch moments. Unfortunately for Henderson, MWC ended up just short of the Class 5A State Tournament. Leaving meat on the table for a better sophomore year. Especially as she continues to improve her perimeter shooting.     The Class of 2029 is blessed with quite a few players who could be considered the top prospect, and Brantley has a strong case. She is a complete guard on the offensive end. Silky long range jumpers off the dribble are a common sight from the lefty. Has nasty stepbacks and pull ups. Her one legged fadeway will likely become nearly unguardable one on one in Oklahoma.   She's still working through the balance between getting hers and setting the table for her teammates. As there are times it looks like she's more focused on being unselfish rather than just hooping. It's a good problem to have, as she's likely only to get better and better. Brantley capped off her freshman campaign as a key part of a dominant Class 3A Washington State Championship team.     Douglas entered high school with multiple D1 offers from often playing up at Grind Prep. She's an outstanding defender, who can lock up the opposition or rack up stocks. On offense, she's an unselfish guard, but when needed she's a quick and strong slasher to the basket. Gets on the glass as well, as she's a full court impact player. Is the ideal compliment to the pair of outstanding juniors for Grind, indicating she'll likely fit in well right away at the next level.     After promising signs early in the season, Williams found a new level when leading a Class 6A semifinals push for the Lady Broncos. It starts on the defensive end with her. As she's a bonafide rim protector. Has good timing when swatting shots. And can establish position around the rim and use verticality to contest without fouling. Is turning into a full fledge monster on the offensive end too. Has soft touch out to the mid-range. Mobile and tough when rolling to the rim. Sky high future for a youngster who's only starting to scratch the surface of her potential.

This high school season featured quite a few freshmen who hit the ground running and made big impacts across the state. Which for quite a few freshman resulted in key roles on State Championship teams. And others had signature moments in big games. The bar is already sat high in the Class of 2029. Here's a look at a top four who are all helping to set the bar very high.