Mid July Recruiting Notebook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which Oklahomans are gaining momentum on the recruiting trail? Find out here with a recap of a busy month!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='315218' first='Brandie' last='Harrod'] - The athletic and fast rising senior is collecting the Infinity Stones of big time basketball offers. She's added Mississippi State, Auburn and Clemson to her collegiate options. They join earlier offers from Colorado, Georgia, Utah, Oklahoma State and more. Harrod is the top athlete in Oklahoma's Class of 2025 and it is fitting she now has collegiate options spanning nationwide and all the colors of the Infinity Gauntlet covered. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='578034' first='Da'Nae' last='Jefferson'] - One of the newest members of Grind Prep is finally starting to see her recruitment take off. The skilled and crafty scoring guard recently reported offers from Northern Colorado and Lindenwood. Few players in the Class of 2026 in Oklahoma can score the ball as efficiently and in the variety of ways that Jefferson can. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='802036' first='Shelby' last='Thornton'] -<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/03/class-5a-quarterfinals-the-prospects-to-know/"> It was evident at the State Tournament</a> that the size, mobility and upside of Thornton made her one of the more undervalued prospects in Oklahoma. After a great spring and summer, it's safe to say she's no longer undervalued by college coaches. As a recent offer from North Texas was her 5th offer from a D1 program in recent months. Look for the rise to continue this winter for the post prospect with game changing size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='572451' first='Kyiah' last='Prestridge'] - The state's top 2026 prospect has picked up a new offer while playing her nationwide spring and summer schedule. This time it's the University of Alabama Birmingham entering the fray for the sought after prospect. Along with being a baller on the court, her academics are obviously top notch after picking up an offer from Harvard as well. Expect the college attention and accolades to continue for Prestridge this weekend in Chicago at the prestigious Nike Nationals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='331825' first='Audrey' last='Hopkins'] - Hopkins has gone national in college options with a recent offer from California based Loyola Marymount. This comes after a strong performance at Run for the Roses, which saw Hopkins receive the opportunity to play on ESPNU with the Missouri Phenoms.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='654574' first='Henley' last='West'] - A towering center prospect from Western Oklahoma, West has added regional offers this month from Missouri Southern State and University of Texas Arlington. That was to be expected for the physical post presence. Another recent offer she added was of the big time variety and it spoke volume of West's abilities not only on the court but in the classroom as well. West picked up an impressive offer from Ivy League University, Brown. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='315196' first='Lilly' last='Thomas'] - With the size to dominate the paint and the skillset to impact the game all over the court, Thomas is perfect for modern basketball. So, it's no surprise to see her become a "blue chip" type target for regional D2 programs. This month, Thomas has new offers from Washburn, Missouri Southern State and Rogers State. With her combination of skill and winning pedigree (undefeated Class 5A State Champion at El Reno), it's no shock that college programs view Thomas a foundational piece. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elexis Holmes - The incoming Madil Lady Wildcat will start her high school career with an offer from the University of Arkansas. After Holmes spent a spring and summer playing at the nationwide 16U level with [program_tooltip program_id='712993' first='Team' last='Trae Young'], she'll form one of the must watch one-two punches this winter with her older sister E'Niyah. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->