Rankings Update 2029 | New Additions

By Josh Ebrahim   The rankings wave continues as we now turn our attention to the class of 2029. After scouring through multiple databases, game film, and mapping out the evaluation criteria used to determine the order. I have identified about 50 of the top prospects in the state of the New York. If your not on this list and want to be. Send me your film and you will be factored in the next cycle. This class is talented and balanced, lots of Power 4 D1 talent all the way to the D3 level. Guards dominate the top ten, and it's hard to project what their careers will look like 4 years down the road (although I was right about Ashley MacCalla in 2023). So without further ado, let's start introducing this next class. It's your time to shine 29's.   First up,    Nadborny is an ultra-talented combo guard who brings multiple skillsets to the floor, size isn't her calling card, but relentless energy is. She's a walking bucket with elite vision, head always up, strong on the ball with a low center of gravity. She makes every pass on the menu and doesn't hesitate to share it, but don't mistake that for a lack of attacking ability. Shooting mechanics are clean, fluid release, good elevation, footwork square, and she's fearless from the arc. She loves to attack downhill for a floater or find a tough finish in the paint. The dribble drive is a weapon, and she loves to run on the break.     Krasaukaite is the top big in this class. The size and wingspan are astounding, and when you factor in what those tools could mean years from now, she was an easy decision at this spot. The skillset and passion are there, though there's still plenty of development ahead. What I like is her feel in the paint, nice hook shot from either side, can hit the fadeaway jumper, always finds a clear line of sight, good hands and spacing for rebounding, and alters shots from opposing guards. Footwork is developing, but has good foundation and athleticism. She runs the floor well, making her a natural lob or dump-off target in transition. And I wouldn't be shocked if she's throwing down in games by next season.     Lopez is ultra-athletic and a key piece that makes everything run. What you notice first is the energy, which she plays with a relentless motor and impact on both ends. Defensively, she brings the kind of disruption teams search for: good hands, jumps to the ball, elite lateral footwork to stay in front, and the length to contest shots and slow the game down. Offensively, she's an unselfish but dangerous scorer with great vision and playmaking ability, a confident shooter, attacks the mid-range with jumpers and floaters, and finishes around the rim with either hand.     Porter is a developing wing with plenty of upside. She brings size, athleticism, and a natural feel for the game. With a loaded Monsignor Scanlan squad full of NCAA talent heading into next season, her development is on the fast track without all the pressure of carrying her team. The scoring touch around the basket is already there, she can hit jumpers, plays fast in open court, and she attacks aggressively, getting to the rim. Showed nice rebounding ability and an expanding shot repertoire that will only grow as the confidence follows. Defensively, she has the length to be a lockdown defender and play a gritty style of basketball.     Telesco is an elite spot shooter with great mechanics, a quick release, and a clean follow-through, and she gets a lot of her looks from the arc. But her game goes deeper than the shooting. She's strong on the ball for a guard, plays fast, and is a very good rebounder on both ends. Defensively, she makes the extra plays that win games. Confident, dynamic, and composed with enough shiftiness on the ball to find lanes and create off the dribble.

By Josh Ebrahim