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New 2029 List: Names to Know

New 2029 List: Names to Know
Mindy McCarthy
Mindy McCarthy October 6, 2025 @ 09:37 AM
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Zoey Goodman
Zoey Goodman 5'9" | CG | 2029
NC
Makayla Griffin
Makayla Griffin 5'5" | PG | 2029
NC
Quinn Hicks
Quinn Hicks 5'2" | CG | 2029
NC
Aaliyah Ballard
Aaliyah Ballard 5'8" | 2029
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2029 officially has a watch list now that these athletes are freshmen in high school.&nbsp; Let's take a look at some of the players to keep your eye on as they continue to compete at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1322203"],"_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-68e2c8a71a311"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1322203' first='Quinn' last='Hicks'] has been fun to watch already handling the ball at a high level.&nbsp; She can facilitate offensive sets getting her teammates to the right spot and directing them where the openings are going to be.&nbsp; She can show off her range shooting the ball from anywhere on the court. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1322204"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1323196,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68e2c8a71a37b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1322204' first='Makayla' last='Griffin'] is the type of player who just does what's needed and knowing the right moment to show her versatility on the court.&nbsp; She can attack the basket taking it all the way herself getting some tough points at the rim or make the perfect pass to her teammate as defenders collapse around her.&nbsp; She's quick on defense making a jump on the ball and scoring in transition. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1322214"],"_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-68e2c8a71a3c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1322214' first='Zoey' last='Goodman'] is already making waves, and she hasn't even played with her high school team officially just yet.&nbsp; Her IQ is already high knowing how to create plays for herself and her teammates.&nbsp; Her crafty ball handling is sure to get by her opponents, and she's tough on defense knowing how to make her move before the other team knows what they're trying to set up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1165302"],"_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-68e2c8a71a413"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1165302' first='Aaliyah' last='Ballard'] is definitely another name to add to your radar.&nbsp; She is an excellent shooter from around the perimeter knowing how to get to the open space and make it off the pass.&nbsp; She does a little bit of everything for her team crashing the boards, grabbing steals, and making sharp passes to get her teammates involved. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The class of 2029 officially has a watch list now that these athletes are freshmen in high school.  Let's take a look at some of the players to keep your eye on as they continue to compete at a high level.

Quinn Hicks

Quinn Hicks

NC
CG
HEIGHT 5'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2029
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Quinn
Hicks CG
Class
2029
Height
5'2"
HS
Concord Academy
|
NC
New 2029 List: Names to Know
Quinn Hicks has been fun to watch already handling the ball at a high level.  She can facilitate...
Written by Mindy McCarthy
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Quinn Hicks

State: North Carolina
School: Concord Academy
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Makayla Griffin

Makayla Griffin

NC
PG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Makayla
Griffin PG
Class
2029
Height
5'5"
HS
Lewisville
|
NC
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Makayla Griffin is the type of player who just does what’s needed and knowing the right moment to...
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Makayla Griffin

State: North Carolina
School: Lewisville
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Zoey Goodman

Zoey Goodman

NC
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2029
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Zoey
Goodman CG
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
HS
Grimsley
|
NC
New 2029 List: Names to Know
Zoey Goodman is already making waves, and she hasn’t even played with her high school team officially just...
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Zoey Goodman

State: North Carolina
School: Grimsley
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Aaliyah Ballard

Aaliyah Ballard

NC
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS N/A
CLASS 2029
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Aaliyah
Ballard
Class
2029
Height
5'8"
HS
NC GBB
|
NC
New 2029 List: Names to Know
Aaliyah Ballard is definitely another name to add to your radar.  She is an excellent shooter from around...
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Aaliyah Ballard

State: North Carolina
School: NC GBB
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