Noteworthy Early Year Performers

Its early on within the New Year and the hoops scene is buzzing. The region's vast talent pool has not only grown in local recognition recently, but they've proved to be in one of the hotbeds for next level recruiting. The impressive play is a testament to the sheer aptitude of the New England girls. These 5 distinctive performers below have been nothing short of brilliant to start the year off on the right note.   Use code MBG30 for 30% off your first purchase of any subscription.    [player_tooltip player_id='934226' first='Saige' last='DeJesus'] (2028) | 5'7 CG | Winchendon   The Winchendon Freshman had herself a day with 38 points vs Austin Prep. It's rare to see this level of production from a player so young. She was also able to add 8 assists and 8 rebounds. The combo guard is well-equipped for standout games like this. Her skillset is well-versed and she raises her level of play when it counts. This all makes for a player that merits the high ranking she has. DeJesus is listed as the #5 player at her position in the freshman class.     [player_tooltip player_id='922619' first='Delaney' last='Bonneau'] (2027) | 5'10 CG | Narragansett   Delaney has the full package. The sophomore budding star is one of Rhode Island's top young players. Her ceiling is incredibly high and she offers an immense amount of versatility from the guard spot. Bonneau had an impressive showing the other day. Dalaney put up a stat-line of 17pts, 13 reb, 5 ast and 3 blk for Narragansett. Her 2-way play is illustrated by her tenacious playmaking plus her lead-by-example attitude.     [player_tooltip player_id='481360' first='Jaelynn' last='Perez'] (2026) | 5'8 PG | Moses Brown   The '26 steady point guard led her team in a solid win vs Tolgate. Perez had 17 pts, 7 reb and 7 ast in the victory. Her ability to govern the tempo was well noted. Jaelynn's ball-control along with her tempo make her a reliable facilitator. Her striking instincts are becoming more decisive and that's a great improvement in her game. The aggressiveness opens up things for her teammates at various points in the game as defenders have trouble holding up over time. Perez is a crucial piece to this team and with performances like this, she'll keep her team in prime position.     [player_tooltip player_id='413771' first='Eva' last='Wilkerson'] (2025} | 5'10 CG | SHG   The top 30 ranked player at her position came back in the first game if the New Year with a 14 pt, 10 reb and 3 ast performance. What was impressive about Eva's play was that she shot 3-4 from the 3-pointline. The 75% shooting efficiency was rather impressive in this game vs Hamden Hall. Her ability to knock it down from distance helped the team significantly in the win. Wilkerson is a fun player to watch when she's aggressive like this. She regularly brings a diligent work ethic that allows her 2-way play to be effective.     [player_tooltip player_id='1134487' first='Jenna' last='Mishou'] (2026) | PF/ C | Archbishop Williams   Although already earning an offer from Providence, Mishou is still somewhat underrated. She exceeds the requirements of a normal post. Jenna's versatility as she seals players or even takes bigs off the dribble make her one of the better interior players. Mishou's skillset can prove to be too much for players at times. It's hard to pick a poison as a defender. The tall and long frame combined with stellar agility allow her to be a mismatch for typical post players set to guard her. Mishou's recent success has granted her the Player of the Week award from The Patriot Ledger. This is a player to keep an eye on throughout the season. She's a stock-riser with a tremendous amount of potential. As her game fully rounds out, she can surely become one of the top prospects in all high school basketball.

Its early on within the New Year and the hoops scene is buzzing. The region's vast talent pool has not only grown in local recognition recently, but they've proved to be in one of the hotbeds for next level recruiting. The impressive play is a testament to the sheer aptitude of the New England girls. These 5 distinctive performers below have been nothing short of brilliant to start the year off on the right note.