Gianna wasted no time making a strong impression with Kia Nurse Elite 17U at the PGH Michigan College Tour IV. She has length, athleticism, and advanced precision from beyond the arc that translates to a high level of college basketball as a guard. Gianna launched a wing three from the Cardinal logo that found nothing but nylon. She catches passes with her feet balanced and ready to shoot off the hop. Gianna drained a rhythmic deep wing three, a long straightaway jumper off the dribble with a high arc, and added another triple from the corner. She sprinted the floor in transition, caught a pass in stride, and made a great transfer to score a contested inside hand finish. Gianna ran through a pass in the corner, evaded a defender with a crossover, and got to the rim. She blocked a shot away and ripped the ball away for a steal. Gianna had a very impressive showing

Gianna put together an outstanding shooting performance at the PGH MI College Tour IV Saginaw Valley, catching fire from beyond the arc and knocking down four three-pointers in the first game I watched. She consistently found open space, shot with confidence, and made defenses pay from long range. She also flashed her athleticism on the defensive end, coming up with an impressive block that showcased her ability to impact the game beyond her scoring. Gianna’s combination of perimeter shooting and defensive playmaking made for a highly productive day.

Gianna Sodon Gianna Sodon 5'11" | SG/SF Shenendehowa | 2028 State NY is the No. 11 2029 prospect in our latest rankings. I was not as familiar with Sodon as with some other players, but I am impressed by what I have seen. Sodon’s natural ability is off the charts, making it easy to see why she is so highly touted. She can score in a variety of ways. Sodon has a strong first step and can muscle her way past defenders to the hoop with her physicality. She is an outstanding 3-point shooter from every spot around the perimeter. Her signature move is a stepback jumper, which creates space on the perimeter in the mid-range or in the paint. Sodon’s range is unlimited. She is a tireless rebounder who can score off putbacks in the lane and finishes well in transition.

Sodon is an elite athlete with a complete offensive skill set. She can bully her way to the rim with physicality, finish with soft touch and great footwork in the paint, and crash the boards hard for putbacks. Her elite handle and stepback allow her to create separation on the perimeter and get clean looks in the mid-range and paint. Her mechanics are elite, a pure shooter who is a consistent, reliable shooter.

Sodon has explosive athleticism, blended with a high level basketball IQ that makes her one to watch this upcoming season. Can play on or off the ball, cut to the basket, play off pick and rolls and drag screens. Explosive offensive player, who can get hot at any time and create space to get open looks. Elite shooter from the perimeter.