This Summer’s Biggest Freshman Movers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This summer's freshman rankings were released not long ago and it's important to discuss some of the biggest board climbers. Below are the 7 prospects who moved up in position. </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":["1605183"],"_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-6a7924144b0ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1605183' first='Mollie' last='Puffer'] (2029) | PG/SG | </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Puffer's efficiency, poise and balance are all striking qualities, but her ability to dissect defenses has been quite impressive in recent play too. She has the size, functionality, as well as IQ to help give her the edge over many other prospects. Mollie has been getting significant college interest over the summer as well, further boosting her stature amongst peers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["934226"],"_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-6a792e9a336b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='934226' first='Saige' last='DeJesus'] (2029) | CG | </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This list wouldn't be complete without DeJesus. She was an easy addition to the conversation due to her powerful summer campaign. Saige has emerged as a highly effective combo guard that feasts on the defense's mistakes. The momentum the combo guard carried over the last few months has been immense. She's certainly one of the hottest names in '29 and Saige is sitting at #6 currently. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["975844"],"_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-6a792e9a3370f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gensis Castro (2029) | PG | </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the finer initiators and creators in the class, Castro is becoming a name that can't go without mention when discussing top pgs within the class. She has plenty of natural ability, plus Gensis has a chilling presence when she gets it going. Castro is ranked 9th overall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227775"],"_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-6a792e9a3375f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1227775' first='Rayana' last='Laurent'] (2029) | CG/SF | </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When taking a deeper look into Rayana, it was clear she was severely underrated as prospect. She's a versatile wing that heavily contributes to winning basketball. Laurent also steps up when needed and can carry a lot more responsibility in crunch time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1293399"],"_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-6a792e9a337ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1293399' first='Alana' last='Brownstein'] (2029) | SF/SG | </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brownstein was quite underrated in late iteration, but has since been adjusted. Watching her film, it was clear she needed to move up considerably. The natural instincts, physical profile and competitive drive put her above a lot of others right now. She's even picked up offers from big programs around the region recently. Alana needed to be mentioned here. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1320161"],"_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-6a792e9a337f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1320161' first='Zahara' last='Kibodya-Wilson'] (2029) | CG | </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zahara has been getting some considerable attention lately and for good reason. The athleticism, effectiveness getting downhill, ability to capitalize on angles and competitive drive all come together very nicely with ZKW. She's one of the largest movers up the board since the last rankings, now positioned at #23 in the class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1792370"],"_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-6a792e9a3383a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1792370' first='Ariana' last='Jones'] (2029) | PF/C | </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones is a fantastic rebounder, consistently keeping offensive possessions alive, plus she sets hard screens, provides solid paint protection and can give different looks offensively. The 2-way impact the 6ft big has on the floor is what has her ranked #26. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->