Woods Recruiting Scouting Reports
Top 10 Illinois Girls Basketball Players Class Of 2027
by Al Woods | Mar 2, 2026
The state of Illinois the Land of Lincoln continues to prove why it is one of the premier hotbeds for girls high school basketball in the Midwest. The Class of 2027 is loaded with elite prospects who are already drawing major college attention,...
Phoenix Select Basketball Producing College Ready Talent
by Al Woods | Mar 2, 2026
Phoenix Select Basketball in Austin, Texas has quickly established itself as one of the premier girls AAU programs in the country. Competing throughout Central Texas and beyond, the program serves athletes from grades 4th through 12th with a clear...
Ellie Mae Lester Energizes Teams With Relentless Motor
by Al Woods | Mar 2, 2026
Ellie Mae Lester is a Class of 2029 point guard out of Gonzales High School in Gonzales, Texas, standing 5’4” with a 4.0 GPA and a résumé that includes 2025 Cross Country State Qualifier honors. She is the engine behind Phoenix Select’s backcourt,...
Ellie Mae Lester Small Guard Massive Competitive Fire
by Al Woods | Mar 2, 2026
Ellie Mae Lester is a dynamic 5’4” point guard in the Class of 2029 who plays the game with poise beyond her years. Representing Phoenix Select and Gonzales High School in Gonzales, Texas, she combines high-level academics (4.0 GPA) with elite...
Peyton Griffin Excels Academically And Athletically
by Al Woods | Mar 2, 2026
Peyton Griffin is a 5’11” Class of 2027 combo guard at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas. A Varsity Team Captain with a 4.93 GPA, Academic All-District honors in 2024 and 2025, and National Honor Society recognition, she represents the...
Peyton Griffin Impacts Winning Beyond The Scoreboard
by Al Woods | Mar 2, 2026
Peyton Griffin is a 5’11” Class of 2027 combo guard from Round Rock, Texas, competing at Round Rock High School where she serves as Varsity Team Captain. A two-time Academic All-District selection (2024, 2025), NHS inductee, and 4.93 GPA student,...
Katelyn Olds The Modern Guard College Coaches Want
by Al Woods | Mar 2, 2026
Katelyn Olds is a 5’11” Class of 2027 guard from Austin, Texas who brings a blend of size, polish, and competitive balance to the perimeter. Representing LHHS and the Phoenix program (#24), she fits the mold of today’s interchangeable guard. She...
Katelyn Olds Emerging As Elite 2027 Guard
by Al Woods | Mar 2, 2026
Katelyn Olds is a 5’11” guard in the Class of 2027 representing LHHS and the Phoenix program out of Austin, Texas. Olds brings size, poise, and versatility to the backcourt, giving her the ability to impact the game across multiple positions. She...
Kaitlin Paiva Elevates Game With Intelligence And Grit
by Al Woods | Mar 2, 2026
Kaitlin Paiva, a 5’9” Class of 2027 forward at Mason High School in Mason, Texas, has established herself as a dependable varsity contributor with a competitive edge. A 2nd Team All-District performer in 2025 and back-to-back Academic All-District...
Kaitlin Paiva Blends Brains And Basketball Brilliance
by Al Woods | Mar 2, 2026
Kaitlin Paiva is a 5’9” forward in the Class of 2027 at Mason High School in Mason, Texas. A 2nd Team All-District selection in 2025 and Academic All-District honoree in 2024 and 2025, Paiva pairs production with a 5.02 GPA and National Honor...
Flora Appleton Blends Skill Size And Competitive Fire
by Al Woods | Mar 2, 2026
Flora Appleton is a Class of 2027, 6’2” shooting guard from Mason, Texas who brings legitimate size and perimeter skill to the floor. Representing PHX Elite on the travel circuit, she has built a résumé that includes TABC All-Region honors in 2024...
Flora Appleton Rising Star With Elite Two-Way Potential
by Al Woods | Mar 2, 2026
Flora Appleton is a 6’2” shooting guard in the Class of 2027 out of Mason, Texas, representing PHX Elite on the club circuit. With a 70-inch wingspan and long, fluid frame, Appleton blends size and perimeter skill in a way that immediately...
Ayo Adewumi Brings College Ready Physical Presence
by Al Woods | Feb 28, 2026
Ayo Adewumi, a 6-foot forward/center in the Class of 2026 at Knightdale High School (NC), is a physically imposing interior presence who makes her impact closest to the rim. She plays with strength, purpose, and a clear understanding of her role. ...
Ayo Adewumi Dominates Paint With Relentless Interior Power
by Al Woods | Feb 28, 2026
Ayo Adewumi is a 6-foot forward/center in the Class of 2026 at Knightdale High School in Knightdale, North Carolina. She brings a powerful interior presence to the floor, combining physical strength with efficient production around the rim. ...
Karis Brown Elevates Phoenix Select With Transition Threat
by Al Woods | Feb 27, 2026
Karis Brown is a 5’10” forward from Jarrell High School in Texas who represents the Class of 2028 with a strong blend of athleticism and competitiveness. A 2nd Team All-District selection and Phoenix Select 2028 contributor, Brown stands out for...
Karis Brown Brings Relentless Energy To Every Possession
by Al Woods | Feb 27, 2026
Karis Brown is a 5’10” forward in the Class of 2028 who competes for Jarrell High School in Texas and runs with Phoenix Select 2028 on the club circuit. A two-sport athlete in basketball and track, Brown brings a blend of length, stride speed, and...
Sadie Reid Brings Toughness Every Possession Played
by Al Woods | Feb 27, 2026
Sadie Reid, a 6’1” forward in the Class of 2027 from McNeil High School in Austin, Texas, competes with Phoenix Select and wears #11. Her background as a varsity track athlete in discus and shot put shows up in her powerful base, balance, and...
Sadie Reid Powers Paint With Relentless Strength
by Al Woods | Feb 27, 2026
Sadie Reid is a 6’1” forward in the Class of 2027 at McNeil High School in Austin, Texas, competing with Phoenix Select. A multi-sport varsity athlete in track and field (discus and shot put), Reid brings a strong, well-developed frame and natural...
Josie Cramer Developing Into High-Level College Prospect
by Al Woods | Feb 27, 2026
Josie Cramer is a skilled and competitive Class of 2027 guard from Cedar Park, Texas, representing Vista Ridge High School and Phoenix Select. At 5’8”, she offers valuable positional flexibility as a combo guard who can initiate offense or score...
Josie Cramer Dynamic Combo Guard With Complete Skillset
by Al Woods | Feb 27, 2026
Josie Cramer is a 5’8” combo guard in the Class of 2027 at Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, Texas, competing with Lady Ranger Bball and Phoenix Select on the NCAA circuit. A poised, high-IQ floor general with natural scoring instincts,...
Brylee Craddick Leads Phoenix Select With Fearless Energy
by Al Woods | Feb 27, 2026
Brylee Craddick has quickly carved out a reputation as one of the more composed young guards in Texas’ 2027 class. At 5’7”, she blends toughness, skill, and intelligence into a steady floor presence for Lake Belton High School and Phoenix Select. ...
Brylee Craddick Commands Games With Poised Backcourt Brilliance
by Al Woods | Feb 27, 2026
Brylee Craddick, a 5’7” guard in the Class of 2027 at Lake Belton High School (TX), is a dynamic backcourt playmaker with a 3.8 GPA and Academic All-District honors. The 2024 District 23-4A Newcomer of the Year has quickly established herself as a...
Alli Maley College Coaches Take Notice Now
by Al Woods | Feb 27, 2026
Alli Maley is a 6-foot-3 frontcourt presence from Rouse High School in Leander, Texas, representing the 2027 class with a 4.13 GPA and 2025 All-District First Team honors. She brings a rare combination of academic excellence and physical...
Alli Maley Dominates Paint With Size Skill
by Al Woods | Feb 27, 2026
Alli Maley is a 6-foot-3 power forward in the 2027 class at 5A Rouse High School in Leander, Texas, carrying a 4.13 GPA and earning 2025 All-District First Team and All-Academic honors. With a 74.5-inch wingspan and a strong frame, she blends...
New Mexico’s Top 10 Boys Basketball Players In The Class Of 2027
by Al Woods | Feb 26, 2026
New Mexico has quietly become one of the most exciting hotbeds for boys basketball talent in the Mountain West. As the Class of 2027 continues its high school journey, the state is showcasing a deep and diverse pool of prospects capable of...