First 9 Debuters in the 2025 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the addition of 17 prospects in the latest rankings update the number of 2025s included grew by more than 40%. And with fall individual exposure events surfacing on the calendar the number included should grow quickly. Below is a quick look at the top nine debuters in the class rankings listed in ranked order.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":462184,"width":192,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/07/IMG_9053-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-462184" width="192" height="256"/><figcaption>Blue Valley Northwest 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='456513' first='Gabrielle' last='McFall']. Image: Prep Girls Hoops.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='456513' first='Gabrielle' last='McFall'], 5'10", CG, Blue Valley Northwest, [program_tooltip program_id='715643' first='Kansas' last='Elite'] DDI - My colleague Grant McGinnis had this to say about McFall after seeing her at the Prep Girls Hoops Legacy Classic in April: "Length is everything when it comes to top prospects. Give me a bouncy guard with light feet, quick hands and a big wingspan and I'll give you a scholarship-level prospect. That's what McFall is. The 5'10 freshman from Blue Valley Northwest in Overland Park, Kansas, is a very naturally gifted player whose game is just smooth. She moves effortlessly, handles the ball well, and has the ability to weave her way through defenders to pay dirt all day long. She's also intense and focused and makes quality decisions on both sides of the ball."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='349462' first='Zarianna' last='Walker'], 5'11", SF/SG, Wichita Heights, Kansas United - The speedy, athletic Walker has good size and length.&nbsp; She showed handles in transition and on the finish. Walker also has an ability to create opportunities in the half court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":472838,"width":150,"height":152,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/08/Tayten-Dewey-2025-Rawlins-County-Magic-Basketball.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-472838" width="150" height="152"/><figcaption>Rawlins County 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='456514' first='Tayten' last='Dewey'], center. Photo: Used with permission from coach Jerrod King.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='456514' first='Tayten' last='Dewey'], 5'9", SF, Rawlins County, [program_tooltip program_id='715500' first='Magic' last='Basketball'] - Dewey wrapped up her freshman year by being selected to the Northwest Kansas League first team. She set her bar high with a 24 point career high in a win over Dighton where she canned six three pointers. This summer she picked up Battle at the Border USJN Pool WW all-star honors. Long with good speed Dewey showed an affinity for finishing, shooting, and competing well on the offensive glass. Definitely one to watch as she gains strength in the years to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='456515' first='Miracle' last='Brown'], 5'9", SF, Wichita Heights, [program_tooltip program_id='712424' first='Kansas' last='Bluejays'] - At the Prep Girls Hoops Live event in late May by colleague Simmie Colson wrote "Brown made me “Feel Good” as she did what I love to see and that is “play the passing lane” but her instincts are really nice, that coupled with her being a freshman tells me a lot and so does her defense, both in transition as well as in the half court. Nice upside as she has that #DESIRE" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":472854,"width":150,"height":150,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/08/Alisabeth-Barton-2025-Colby-Magic-Basketball.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-472854" width="150" height="150"/><figcaption>Colby 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='456516' first='Alisabeth' last='Barton']. Photo: Used with permission from coach Jerrod King.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='456516' first='Alisabeth' last='Barton'], 5'4", PG, Colby, [program_tooltip program_id='715500' first='Magic' last='Basketball'] - With the departure of [player_tooltip player_id='450352' first='Brooklyn' last='Jones'] to Metropolitan State College Barton can be counted upon to man the point for the Eagles. She has quick hands, anticipates ball handler moves and picks them, is quick with the ball and can finish in traffic. Barton has good floor vision and is a solid perimeter shooter. I would like to see her quicken her release a count or two. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='431037' first='Hayden' last='Heim'], 6'1", PF/C, St. Mary's, [program_tooltip program_id='712615' first='Lady' last='Prospects'] - This young big earned Battle of the Border USJN 6.22 Pool R all-star honors. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='349459' first='Amelya' last='Vance'], 5'4", PG/CG, Andover, Kansas United - Vance has potential. Averaging 6.4 points on the season after the loss of the Trojan's top point guard last season, Vance showed she can hit the pull-up, mid-range jumper and can her free throws. A 2022 AVCTL Div II honorable mention selection, I look forward to seeing growth in her ability to handle quicker defenders and working her way out of half court pressure. .</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='456517' first='Keira' last='Ho'], 5'7", CG, Olathe South, [program_tooltip program_id='715643' first='Kansas' last='Elite'] DDI - I have had the opportunity to see Ho play last season and during the summer. She does a good job of creating off the dribble in the mid-range area and can split defenders. Ho was a 15U standout at the PGH Midwest Melee in Kansas City this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='456518' first='Amiyah' last='Hamilton'], 5'6", CG, Wichita East - Hamilton will have the opportunity to thrive for the Blue Aces with the graduation of a very large senior class. Fast and quick, Hamilton will be one to watch in the Greater Wichita League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Featured image: Andover 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='349459' first='Amelya' last='Vance']. Photo: Robert Kelly.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->