The Woods Recruiting Blog

Standing at 4'11", Solest Jones is proving that size is no limitation when it comes to elite basketball ability.  The Kings Fork High School guard from Suffolk, Virginia, is a relentless competitor with incredible speed, defensive tenacity, and a...

Kaleel Benjamin, a 6’5" rising talent in the Class of 2026, is quickly making a name for himself at Charlotte Elite Academy while competing on the AAU circuit with Team CP3 EYCL.  With a combination of size, athleticism, and a relentless work...

Junior Boone, a 6’1” guard from Charlotte Elite Academy, is emerging as a serious basketball prospect in the class of 2026.  Playing AAU basketball for Bout A Bucket, Boone continues to refine his skills and establish himself as a three-level...

Jaden Troy is a name that college programs need to start paying attention to.  The 6'3" guard from East Columbus High School in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, has all the tools to make an impact at the next level.  Not only is he leading his high...

Elijah Bwami, a talented guard from Blue Valley Northwest High School, is a rising prospect in the Class of 2027.  Standing at 6’0” and 160 lbs, he combines elite shooting ability, quickness, and high basketball IQ.  Despite being sidelined this...

Rudy Jernigan, a 6'2" guard from Whiteville High School in Whiteville, North Carolina, is a rising basketball talent with an exceptional work ethic, leadership skills, and an undeniable passion for the game.  He plays AAU basketball for Free Game,...

Standing at 6’6” and weighing 326 pounds, Tyree Jacobs is a dominant force in the low post.  Attending Crane Medical in Chicago, Illinois, and playing AAU basketball for Clippers Nation Elite, Jacobs is a powerful center who thrives on physicality...

Abuna Ruop, standing at an impressive 6'9", is a standout player from Norfolk Christian High School in Norfolk, Virginia.  A member of the class of 2026, she is one of the most highly sought-after prospects in the nation, with major college...

Riley Lynch, a 5'8" class of 2028 student-athlete from Catholic High School in Virginia Beach, is a name to remember.  Her motto, “Chase the work, like you’re chasing the dream,” defines her relentless approach to basketball. Lynch possesses a rare...

Jordyn Baker, a 5’10” basketball talent from Palm Bay Magnet High School, is one of the most promising players in the Class of 2027.  Her game is built on an impressive foundation of versatility, work ethic, and high-level potential. Jordyn has...

Melania Cornute, a 5’7” guard from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio, is an exciting prospect in the Class of 2027.  She plays AAU basketball for SMAC Elite and combines her athletic talent with an outstanding 4.7 GPA.  This...

Natalya Hodge, Class of 2026, is an emerging star poised to make waves in the basketball world.  Standing 5'7, she plays for Kentucky Premier and showcases the skills of a top-tier point guard.  Natalya thrives with the basketball in her hands,...

At 6'2, Faith Sartor is an emerging talent in women's basketball.  Hailing from Bentonville, Arkansas, Faith is a dedicated scholar-athlete with a stellar 4.4 GPA and a passion for the game.  Her size, athleticism, and work ethic set her apart as a...

Rylee Routledge, a 5'8 guard from South Prairie High School, is an up-and-coming basketball talent in the class of 2027.  Playing AAU basketball for Sanford Basketball 15U Black, Rylee has already started assembling the skills and mindset to become...

Eve Long, a 6'3" standout from Olathe South High School (Class of 2027), is a rising basketball talent with immense potential.  Playing AAU basketball for Southwest Select 17U, Long has shown she possesses a rare combination of size, athleticism,...