The Woods Recruiting Blog

Ava Ashley is a 6-foot-1 wing from Wayne County High School in Mississippi, graduating in the Class of 2026.  She plays with maturity beyond her years and brings positional size that immediately stands out.  Wearing #25, Ashley operates primarily...

Ava Ashley is a 6-foot-1 guard/wing from Wayne County High School in Wayne County, Mississippi, graduating in the Class of 2026.  Wearing #25, Ashley carries herself with confidence and purpose, playing the game with a team-first mindset rooted in...

Aniyah Harris is a 5’8 combo guard from Heights High School in Wichita, Kansas, graduating in 2026 with a 3.2 GPA.  She brings a mature approach to the game, balancing scoring instincts with playmaking responsibilities.  Harris thrives in...

Aniyah Harris is a 5’8, 135-pound point guard/shooting guard from Heights High School in Wichita, Kansas, graduating in the Class of 2026.  She carries a strong 3.2 GPA and brings both academic discipline and competitive edge to the court.  Harris...

Jenna Schmeidler is a 5’7” point guard from Hays High School in Hays, Kansas, representing the Class of 2028.  A 4.0 GPA student and Missouri Phenom 16U EYBL standout, she brings intelligence and discipline to every possession.  Jenna thrives as an...

Jenna Schmeidler is a 5’7” point guard from Hays High School in Hays, Kansas, graduating in the Class of 2028.  She maintains a 4.0 GPA while competing at a high level with Missouri Phenom 16U EYBL, showcasing her ability to balance academics and...

Tess Stephenson is a 6’0” Class of 2027 guard representing Stratford High School in Texas and Just Play Elite on the AAU circuit.  Wearing jersey #5 for her school and #1 for her club, Stephenson plays with confidence, discipline, and purpose.  She...

Tess Stephenson is a 6’0” guard in the Class of 2027 who competes for Stratford High School in Stratford, Texas, and with Just Play Elite on the AAU circuit.  A strong student-athlete with solid classroom performance, Stephenson brings leadership,...

Luci Reich is a 5’8 combo guard from Huntington North High School in Huntington, Indiana, representing the Class of 2028.  A high-achieving student with a 4.0 GPA, she approaches basketball with focus and discipline.  Playing for West Virginia...

Luci Reich is a 5’8 combo guard from Huntington North High School in Huntington, Indiana, in the Class of 2028.  A standout with West Virginia Thunder, Reich brings a high-IQ, high-motor approach to every possession.  Carrying a 4.0 GPA, she blends...

North Carolina has long been recognized as one of the nation’s most powerful basketball states, and the Class of 2027 is continuing that proud tradition on the girls’ side.  Across the state, young women are showcasing elite skill, high basketball...

I absolutely love this group.  When you look at the next wave of elite young talent, it’s hard not to be excited about what’s ahead.  The future of girls basketball is fueled by skill, discipline, and passion and these five players embody all of...

Paizley Hicks is a Class of 2029 shooting guard from Carrollton High School in Carrollton, Georgia, standing 5’9 with a 4.0 GPA.  Competing with FBC Reign 16U on the GUAA circuit, Hicks has consistently faced elite competition at an early stage. ...

Paizley Hicks is a 5’9 shooting guard from Carrollton High School in Carrollton, Georgia, graduating in the Class of 2029.  A 4.0 GPA student-athlete, Hicks pairs high-level academic discipline with an advanced understanding of the game.  Competing...