Class of 2021 Rankings: New Additions & Stockrisers

With our Class of 2021 Rankings being updated earlier this week, I wanted to highlight a group of players who have either joined the rankings for the first time, or who have seen their ranking rise a good amount after the completion of their Junior seasons: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="77444" first="Aneesah" last="Morrow"], 6'1” Guard, Simeon </strong> Morrow may not have made the largest numerical jump in the rankings but moving from 11 to 2 is very noteworthy. She was a highly touted prospect going into her Junior season and took her game to another level this year, especially on the offensive end. Aneesah has the strength and athleticism to score inside, but her jumper and ball handling out on the perimeter have turned her into one of the best prospects in the country. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="158285" first="De'Ahna" last="Richardson"], 6'0” Forward, Bolingbrook</strong> Richardson enters our rankings all the way up in the number 17 spot after helping lead Bolingbrook to an appearance at the State Finals her Junior year. The strong Forward knows how to position her body inside to get easy looks at the hoop and clear a path for rebounds. De'Ahna stretches the floor with her ability to shoot the ball from deep and can also take defenders off the bounce to get in the lane and make plays. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="158286" first="Brenna" last="Loftus"], 5'8” Guard, Riverside-Brookfield</strong> Loftus enters the rankings for the first time in the 41^st spot after a dominant season at Riverside-Brookfield. The high-scoring Combo Guard averaged over 30ppg her Junior season, collecting numerous accolades and recognitions along the way. Brenna can score from anywhere, but her ability to push the ball in transition and convert at a high rate make her a tough stop. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="123592" first="Molly" last="Sheehan"], 5'8” Guard, Benet Academy</strong> Sheehan definitely improved her stock after an impressive Junior year, now sitting at number 43 in the Class of 2021 rankings. She is probably most known for her smooth three point shot that can catch fire in a hurry, but her ball handling and passing are among the best in the area. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="123416" first="Kate" last="Palmer"], 5'9” Guard, Geneva</strong> Kate, jumping up to number 46 in the ranking, is a solid ball handler who saw her scoring numbers increase throughout her Junior season. She pushes the ball well in transition and knows where the smart play is. Palmer has a nice-looking shot from mid-range and from three and can beat defenders one-on-one to get good looks at the rim. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="158287" first="Quincenia" last="Jackson"], 6'1” Forward, Decatur MacArthur</strong> Jackson lands at number 49 in our rankings after a Junior season that ended with an All-State nomination in Class 3A. The athletic post player dominated inside all year, averaging over 17 points and 11 rebounds per game. Quincenia is a matchup nightmare for a lot of teams with her various post moves to get easy looks and ability to hit mid-range jumpers. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="158288" first="Jalysa" last="Stokes"], 5'7” Guard, Joliet Central</strong> Stokes is a well-rounded Point Guard who excels at all areas on the court, entering the rankings for the first time at number 50. From the Lead Guard spot, she handles the ball very well and naturally makes plays with her ability to score or find open teammates. Jalysa eclipsed the 1,000-point total mark this season, in large part due to her smooth shot from beyond the three point. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="123419" first="Tania" last="Allen"], 6'1” Guard, Westinghouse </strong> A player bound to be more talked about among recruiting circles, Allen shot up to number 61 in our new rankings. She is a long and athletic guard who can have success out on the perimeter or in the paint due to her shiftiness and height. Tania constantly disrupts passing lanes and pushes the ball well in transition for easy buckets. &nbsp; Check out the rest of our updated <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/illinois/rankings/2021-rankings/">Class of 2021 Rankings</a>!