2025 Rankings: Versatile Standouts

One of the best athletes in the class (with the medals and honors in track to add to her basketball accolades), Brown has been an impact defender since her freshman season at Putnam City West. She was a key part of last year's Class 6A championship, and now will bring that experience to a surging Douglass program. Brown is a gamechanger on the defensive end, using her athleticism and size to smoother guards. While also capable of playing in the paint to slow down taller players and battle on the boards. Along with her tenacity on the ball, she covers loads of ground off the ball and is a havoc causer in passing lanes.     McIntyre was a nightly double-double threat for OCS as a junior. Then followed up a hugely productive junior year with a strong 17U grassroots campaign that showed her versatile bonafides. Has good touch on her shot in the paint and strong offensive rebounding instincts. But also can be a weapon in the mid-range with a quality jumper. Type of prospect who with her good fundamental base, who will always find a way to positively impact games.     Adams lands on this list for her potential to continue to mature into even more of an offensive mismatch. She really stood out this spring and summer as an athletic force, who was too quick for wings and forwards. With a good physicality to her game that makes her tough to handle for fellow guards. The 918 guard consistently caught the eye of the PGH network with a smoothness to her game, that include pull ups in the mid-range and outstanding body control at the rim. Throw in some defensive versatility and Adams is set for a huge winter for Holland Hall.     Howell is a great example of "keep it simple" scouting. Does the player consistently produce? Yes, if so there's probably a spot for her at the next level. With every viewing this spring and summer, Howell was an eye catcher because of her consistent production. She's strong and determined around the rim. But also can put it on the floor in transition, or attack in the face up situations. There was also a viewing where she put on a clinic as a screener, either rolling after setting a strong screen, slipping or popping out and setting up for her quality mid-range jumper. The small town Oklahoma standout was rewarded for her stellar grassroots campaign with a commitment to Henderson State (AR).     Deer is still scratching the surface of her potential as a fluid and active athlete. Type of prospect that can match up with multiple positions on defense. Loved the energy and tenacity she showed in summer viewings. As she can play bigger than her size around the rim. While also still being one the quickest and fastest players on the court. Can pop up in spots offensively as a cutter and spot up specialist in the mid-range. Should continue to make strides this season for a guard heavy Norman team where Deer's versatility and athleticism will be prized.