The Woods Recruiting Blog

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, 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 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 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 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...

Persistence is the separating force between talent and true excellence.  Natural ability might open a door, but it is daily discipline, long hours in empty gyms, and a commitment to growth that turn potential into production.  The young men we...

Arthur Williams III is a 5’11 Class of 2029 guard from Chicago, Illinois, competing for Providence Catholic, Mokan Elite, and Chi Prep National.  An Honor Student and 2x State Qualifier, AJ pairs elite track speed with basketball feel.  His quick...

Arthur “AJ” Williams III is a 5’11 guard in the Class of 2029 from Chicago, Illinois, representing Providence Catholic.  An Honor Student and multi-sport competitor, AJ brings a dynamic blend of basketball IQ, quickness, and competitive fire to the...

Bentley Lusakueno is a 6’9” Class of 2028 forward at Woodward Academy in Atlanta, Georgia.  Competing with Team CP3 on the EYBL circuit, Lusakueno blends size, mobility, and long-term upside.  He plays with energy, runs the floor hard, and embraces...

Bentley Lusakueno is a long, high-upside 6’9” forward from Atlanta, Georgia, representing Woodward Academy and Team CP3 on the EYBL circuit.  A member of the 2028 graduating class, Lusakueno brings intriguing positional versatility, fluid...

Nick Zarate, a 6’7” Class of 2027 prospect from Brownsville, Texas, represents one of the more intriguing long-term wings in his class.  Playing for Brownsville Jubilee and the San Antonio Suns, Zarate blends size with perimeter skill in a way that...

Nick Zarate is a 6’7” Class of 2027 prospect out of Brownsville Jubilee in Brownsville, Texas, who brings intriguing size, versatility, and long-term upside to the wing/forward position.  Zarate plays with a fluid skill set that allows him to...

Marcus Curry, a 6’6” combo guard in the Class of 2027 at Grayson High School (Grayson, GA), is a versatile perimeter prospect with size and positional flexibility.  He plays with confidence and poise, using his length to create space offensively...

Marcus Curry is a 6’6” combo guard in the Class of 2027 at Grayson High School in Grayson, Georgia. Curry brings size, versatility, and two-way production to the perimeter, blending perimeter skill with downhill power.  His length immediately...