Summer Heat: Watchlist – 2025s Making Names for Themselves

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have some not-so-hidden gems along with a few names that not many people will know about. Take a look at eight 2025s to watch out for. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brenna Ducatte, 5'10 G/W - Lone Wolf Athletics</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some people might consider Brenna positionless, but simply put, she's a hooper. Ducatte has the skillset, strength, and mindset to impact the game in every which way. She can handle the ball and create, play off-ball on the perimeter, or mix it up inside with her quick, and decisive post moves. Moreover, she rebounds the rock, is physical inside, and defends the perimeter with nice anticipation. Ducatte's versatility is clear cut. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='645653' first='Atika' last='Haji'], 5'10 G/W - Blueprint Basketball</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the toughest slashers around, Atika knows how to get downhill. Haji uses her athleticism to slide by defenders and her finishing in the second layer is adept. Moreover, she's a knockdown shooter who can really heat up in a hurry. Additionally, Atika is versatile on the defensive end, able to cover multiple positions with her height and length. Plus, she can collect boards at a high rate. A natural scorer, Haji's upside is serious. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='576153' first='Alexa' last='Rabidoux'], 5'7 G - Blueprint Basketball</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A defensive leaning guard, Rabidoux can really disrupt teams. Lexi's agility lets her get into ballhandlers, and her anticipation makes her a pest in the passing lanes. Moreover, she's super scrappy as she tracks down rebounds and 50/50s. Offensively, Lexi continues to grow. Her 3-ball is more consistent and her finishing around the rim is solid. Plus, she has nice vision to set up teammates. Alexa is coming into her own.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496099' first='Audrey' last='Rupp'], 5'7 G - Lone Wolf Athletics</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rupp's tenacious two-way talent continues to impress. Audrey's defense is debilitating; she loves to go 94x50 and hound ballhandlers, jump passing lanes, and take on tough matchups. Moreover, she's an adept rotator and leader of the defensive unit. On the other end, she's just as solid. Rupp is balanced, working well on ball and off. She knocks down 3s, slashes hard, and makes good decisions with the rock. Keep an eye on Audrey. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bella Schultz-Mitchell, 5'10 W/F - Blueprint Basketball</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bella's game is evolving as we speak. She's the modern 3/4 forward who has the toughness to battle inside and the footwork to play the perimeter. She does a ton of dirty work collecting rebounds + 50/50s, and her defensive rotations are crisp. Furthermore, her range off the catch is increasing and her decision making is snappy. Schultz-Mitchell glues it all together. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='645694' first='Eloise' last='Liley'], 5'9 G - Lone Wolf Athletics</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liley's strength and poise at the guard slot is easy to notice. Eloise has a strong frame, and she doesn't shy away from contact. She's an adept finisher around the rim and a scrapper for boards and 50/50s. Moreover, she's shown she has the ability to facilitate and make plays as the primary ballhandler. A rugged defender whose smarts shine through, Eloise is one of the many hidden gems in the 802. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='645782' first='Taylor' last='Keel'], 5'6 G - Green Mountain Select</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With Keel you have someone who is super gluey. Taylor's snappy passing and off-ball movement keep the defense busy, and she knocks down her open looks. Moreover, Taylor's a hardnosed defender who doesn't shy away from a challenge. Keel is tough, plays through contact, and makes the hustle play. She's still a bit green, but her demeanor and playstyle tie the team cause together.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='645704' first='Kaitlyn' last='Jovell'], 5'8 G/W - Blueprint Basketball</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A natural 2-guard, Jovell brings nice athleticism and high-IQ to the court. Kaitlyn's decision making is precise, often making the basketball play quickly with her fundamental passing and court awareness. In addition, Jovell can get to the cup and make plays in the second layer as a finisher and dimer. And defensively, she's all there. Quick rotations, ball pressure, communication etc., Kaitlyn brings it to the table. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->