Newly Ranked 2029s to Know, Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Underclass ranked players lists grow quickly in the first couple of years following an initial release and the 2029 class is no different. First released following the December portion of the first high school season, it is early look at who are early impactful players at the varsity level. Post-summer ball rankings reflect new and developing talents to look out for. With the high school season appearing on the horizon now is a good time to take a look at who joined the ranked list, a list that has grown by a third. Fifteen prospects were added, including one errantly included in a older class' list. Here's your first eight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1867433"],"_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":"","_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaeafa255e19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Inadvertently included in the recently released 2027 rankings Diaz de Leon's transfer into the 2029 rankings has her as the top-ranked debuter. Experienced in FIBA international play she was on Mexico's 2025 16U Americup Team and competed in FIBA's Women's Basketball 17U World Cup this past summer. In June she was named to PGH's Southwest Regional Finals all-17U team. Read more about Diaz below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/06/southwest-region-finals-phils-17u-all-star-roster-selections/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/06/southwest-region-finals-phils-17u-all-star-roster-selections/">Southwest Regions Finals: Phil's 17U All-Star Roster Selections</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1839341"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaeb0697d041"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Firebird guard is a returning Sunflower League honorable mention pick. McClorey also was named to the 2026 Kansas Clash 16U first team. Read more about her below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/05/eudora-duo-top-kansas-clash-16u-first-team/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/05/eudora-duo-top-kansas-clash-16u-first-team/">Eudora Duo Top Kansas Clash 16U First Team</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1900805"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaeb0697d08b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On a loaded Trojans that finished third in the 2026 5A state tournament Pierce was a honorable mention selection in the Arkansas Valley-Chisholm Trail League Division II. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1240125"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaeb15882934"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Knights entered the 2026 2A state tournament as the sixth seed and charged their way to a state title. The run included defeating the defending state champ. Following the season Lee not only was named to the North Central Activities Association first team but also picked up Sports In Kansas second team and KSHSAA honorable mention honors. Read more about Lee below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/05/gerber-lee-lead-17u-kansas-clash-second-team-selections/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/05/gerber-lee-lead-17u-kansas-clash-second-team-selections/">Gerber, Lee Lead 17U Kansas Clash Second Team Selections</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1312929"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaeb15882989"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Despite not making a all-state nor all-Centennial League team Smith is a talented guard fully expected to attract attention in the 2027 season. Learn more about Smith below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/12/team-preview-washburn-rural-lady-blues/">Team Preview: Washburn Rural Lady Blues</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1243149"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaeb158829e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While perennial all-state Lexi Hecht has graduated and moved on the University of Nebraska-Kearney the returning Raider all-North Central Kansas League selections are a bet to be joined by Douglass. Learn more about her below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/07/meet-team-missouri-phenomen/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/07/meet-team-missouri-phenomen/">Meet Team Missouri Phenom</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1327231"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaeb15882a3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Doleman was solidly in the Chesty Lions' rotation as a freshman and picked up Sunflower League honorable mention honors following the season. Check out more about Doleman below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/01/game-recap-topeka-high-vs-lawrence-high/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/01/game-recap-topeka-high-vs-lawrence-high/">Game Recap: Topeka High vs Lawrence High</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1244940"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aaeb15882a82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Wildcats look to improve upon their quick dismissal by Andover from the 5A state tournament a season ago and McDonald, after showing some serious game this summer, is expected to carve out a spot in the rotation. Making all-United Kansas League is highly likely as well. Learn more about her below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/05/southwest-region-finals-names-you-need-to-know/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/05/southwest-region-finals-names-you-need-to-know/">Southwest Region Finals: Names You Need to Know</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->