The Woods Recruiting Blog

Exposure is the fuel that drives the college recruiting engine, but it is earned, not given.  The players who rise are the ones willing to commit daily to growth, discipline, and consistency.  These five young women represent exactly what college...

Finley Chastain is a 6’1” Class of 2027 point guard who brings college-ready size and composure to the girls basketball guard position.  Competing with SW Select 3SSB 17U and WG Girls Basketball, she shows advanced floor leadership and a strong...

Finley Chastain is a 6’1” point guard in the Class of 2027 who brings rare size, poise, and court command to the guard position on the girls side.  Playing with SW Select 3SSB 17U and WG Girls Basketball, Chastain consistently shows the ability to...

Belle Hill is a 6-1 guard in the 2028 class from Florence, Alabama, starring at Mars Hill Bible School and competing nationally with STARZ 17U Nike EYBL.  A 3,000-point scorer, Hill is known for her scoring versatility, confidence, and ability to...

Belle Hill is a nationally ranked 2028 guard standing 6-1 and competing at a high level for Mars Hill Bible School in Florence, Alabama, while also playing with STARZ 17U on the Nike EYBL circuit.  A prolific scorer who recently surpassed the...

Kennedy Deese is a 6’0″ Power Forward and Small Forward in the 2026 class at Kell High School in Georgia.  Playing with Bounce Nation FBC, she has established herself as a high-motor frontcourt player who thrives on physicality, effort,...

Kennedy Deese is a 6’0″ Power Forward/Small Forward in the 2026 graduating class who attends Kell High School in Georgia and plays AAU basketball with Bounce Nation FBC.  Deese brings a versatile frontcourt skill set that fits today’s...

Payton Day is a Class of 2030 point guard from Lawrenceville, Georgia, attending Richards Middle School.  At 5’3”, she compensates with high feel, toughness, and advanced understanding of the game.  With a 3.5 GPA, she balances academics and...

Payton “The Problem” Day is a dynamic point guard from Lawrenceville, Georgia, representing Richards Middle School in the Class of 2030.  Standing 5’3” with a 3.5 GPA, Day already shows advanced court awareness and confidence well beyond her age. ...

Jayla Forbes is a 6’7” center in the 2027 class attending Montverde Academy in Florida while playing club basketball for HER Elite.  Forbes brings rare size to the high school level and is already impactful as a rim protector, rebounder, and...

Jayla Forbes is a 6’7” center in the 2027 graduating class who attends Montverde Academy in Florida and competes on the EYBL circuit with HER Elite.  At her size, Forbes immediately alters the game on both ends of the floor.  She plays with natural...

The Class of 2027 in Arkansas is shaping up to be one of the most exciting groups of young hoop talent in recent memory.  Across AAU circuits, state championships and summer showcases, these rising stars have put together highlight after highlight,...

In today’s college basketball landscape, exposure is everything.  Standing out to coaches isn’t just about scoring points or grabbing rebounds, it’s about making every play count and showing consistency, work ethic, and basketball...

The path to playing college basketball is no longer one-size-fits-all.  From Division 1 to Junior College, opportunities exist for players willing to pursue them with dedication and strategy.  While Division 1 programs attract attention for their...

College basketball recruiting has entered a new era, and for high school players, the landscape has never been more challenging.  The rise of the transfer portal has fundamentally shifted how college coaches build their rosters.  Instead of relying...