Spring Rankings Update: 2029 Small Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><em>The featured image is of [player_tooltip player_id='1263942' first='Malyiah' last='Evans'] (2029) from Indianapolis' Pike High School.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are midway through the Spring, and we have updated the prospect rankings in all four graduating classes currently enrolled in high school. For the ladies in the Class of 2029, this is the first time any of them have truly been ranked on PGH Indiana. The overall list (<em>rankings &amp; watch list included</em>) has expanded from 75 total prospects to 100 total prospects, and there is now a Top 25. With that said, below is a look at all of the small forward prospects in the Class of 2029. Below the rankings chart are some quick updates on a handful of uncommitted prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2029","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"12124","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"1286","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f3f7f96dae9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><font color="FFFFFF">.</font></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1263963"],"_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-69f401239cf0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Riley had a really nice Spring &amp; Summer in 2025, and it was apparent she was going to have a nice Freshman season. But I'm not sure 21.6 points per game was the expectation, especially considering she shot 56% from the field, 43% from behind the 3-point line, and 83% from the free throw line. She has good size and length, she can play anywhere on the floor offensively, and she's a nice all-around athlete. Defensively, she'll need to improve her consistency defending the ball, but even that has improved in the last year. Look for her to continue becoming more and more efficient.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1263942"],"_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-69f401239cf76"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Malyiah is one of those prospects who will be fun to watch over the next 3 years. She has all the talent and upside to battle for #1 in the 2029 class, but she has also spent the last year or so growing and continuing to improve her skillset and figure out her all-around game. She was a part of a loaded backcourt at Pike this season but still managed 5.5 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. She is long, athletic, and can be utilized as a point forward/creator or as a slashing scorer offensively. Defensively, she can play with versatility and defend 3 or 4 positions effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1810645"],"_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-69f401239cfc3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zoe has grown up with the advantage of having two older sisters to watch and lead the way for her. She has an athletically strong frame with nice length, but she likely will grow another inch or two as well. She has done a really good job at a young age of working on her ball skill and feel for the game. She can push it in transition, find open teammates in positions to score, and she's an effective attacking scorer herself. She's on a really good Snider team, so her time will come, but when it does, look for her to be ready to give good minutes and find ways to contribute.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1264570"],"_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-69f401239d00c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emelia is another player who will wait her turn for a loaded high school program, but that could be as early as next season with all the 2026 graduates the Spartans have. One thing about Emelia is certain...you aren't going to find many kids in the state who play with as much urgency and figure out ways to contribute, whether that's scoring or diving for a loose ball. She is extremely long, athletic, and versatile skillfully. I really liked what I saw out of her earlier this Spring, and as long as she continues to tighten her all-around skillset, she'll be a nice prospect moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->