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Midseason Check In: Stock Rising Sophomore’s

Midseason Check In: Stock Rising Sophomore’s
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey December 26, 2025 @ 06:53 PM
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Brayleigh Van Ness
Brayleigh Van Ness 6'0" | C/PF | 2028
IL
Madi Spinner
Madi Spinner 5'10" | SG | 2028
IL
Lillian Green
Lillian Green 5'9" | CG | 2028
IL
Khloe Nicholson
Khloe Nicholson 6'1" | CG | 2028
IL
Goda Arstikaitis
Goda Arstikaitis 5'8" | SG | 2028
IL
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The move from freshman year to sophomore year comes with a decent amount of pressure. Old enough to know better, but still young enough to make mistakes on the floor. A little more responsibility comes your way, as well as expectations... even though it's year two. Below are a couple of sophomores who have stepped up to the challenge. </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["954123"],"_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-694f2ddb3107f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Lillian has taken a major leap this season. From her skillset to the confidence.. the numbers show how effective she is, but I think the fact that a majority of the points come effortlessly. She's not a player who overworks for a bucket. She can create her own with simple moves, or come off the ball and be a catch and shoot player. High upside. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["846390"],"_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-694f2ddb310f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Even as the number 1 prospect in this class, Khloe still has another level that she can get to skill wise. In year two, the consistency is showing, and her ability to take over a box score. She has all the right tools to adapt to any game or role.. which college coaches are searching for. More offers could roll in before spring. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1281297"],"_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-694f2ddb31148"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>As one of the best deep threats in her class, Spinner hasn't slowed down on her ability to heat up when she's on the court. She's a player who can go 5/5 with and without a hand in her face. The form is fluid, smooth, and there's no sense of doubt. There is always a need for shooters at the next level. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["716570"],"_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-694f2ddb31197"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Goda has been strong in all the roles she's been utilized so far this season. Defensively, she knows how to box out and track down a rebound, and can hold her own on the perimeter. Offensively, that's where she impacts the most; she's not shy on shooting whatever passes come to her, but also has the IQ to pass it up for a better option. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1298180"],"_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-694f2ddb311e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">V<em>an Ness is a player who every program thrives from. She can get you a double double almost every night simply due to her willingness to do whatever it takes. Offensively, she can be your slasher or your rim running forward due to her length. On the opposite end of the ball, her energy and IQ are why she's a threat. Strong potential. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The move from freshman year to sophomore year comes with a decent amount of pressure. Old enough to know better, but still young enough to make mistakes on the floor. A little more responsibility comes your way, as well as expectations... even though it's year two. Below are a couple of sophomores who have stepped up to the challenge.

Lillian Green

Lillian Green

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Lillian
Green CG
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
HS
Stillman Valley
|
IL
Midseason Check In: Stock Rising Sophomore’s
Lillian has taken a major leap this season. From her skillset to the confidence.. the numbers show how...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Read more at PrepGirlsHoops.com
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Lillian Green

State: Illinois
School: Stillman Valley
Club: IL Lady Lightning
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Khloe Nicholson

Khloe Nicholson

IL
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Khloe
Nicholson CG
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
HS
Quincy
|
IL
Midseason Check In: Stock Rising Sophomore’s
Even as the number 1 prospect in this class, Khloe still has another level that she can get...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Khloe Nicholson

State: Illinois
School: Quincy
Club: Missouri Phenom
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Madi Spinner

Madi Spinner

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Madi
Spinner SG
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
Freeburg
|
IL
Midseason Check In: Stock Rising Sophomore’s
As one of the best deep threats in her class, Spinner hasn’t slowed down on her ability to...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Madi Spinner

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State: Illinois
School: Freeburg
Club: Phee Elite
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Goda Arstikaitis

Goda Arstikaitis

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Goda
Arstikaitis SG
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
HS
Lockport Township Highschool
|
IL
Midseason Check In: Stock Rising Sophomore’s
Goda has been strong in all the roles she’s been utilized so far this season. Defensively, she knows...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Goda Arstikaitis

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State: Illinois
School: Lockport Township Highschool
Club: Pink Elite
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Brayleigh Van Ness

Brayleigh Van Ness

IL
C/PF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS C/PF
CLASS 2028
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Brayleigh
Van Ness C/PF
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
East Peoria Community
|
IL
Midseason Check In: Stock Rising Sophomore’s
Van Ness is a player who every program thrives from. She can get you a double double almost...
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Brayleigh Van Ness

State: Illinois
School: East Peoria Community
Club: HOI 15u National
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