The Woods Recruiting Blog

Paxton Lewis continues to emerge as a standout Class of 2029 guard at Oldham County High School. Paxton Lewis creates offense, pushes tempo, and defends multiple positions with confidence. Her poise, decision-making, and competitive motor impact...

Kristina Hollowell continues emerging as a strong Class of 2029 forward with impressive physical presence and relentless effort. Kristina Hollowell rebounds aggressively, defends with intensity, and runs the floor effectively in transition. Her...

Celeste Jackson continues to emerge as a rising talent at Stony Point High School, showcasing versatility and steady development. Celeste Jackson brings energy, coachability, and a team-first mindset every time she steps on the floor. Her ability...

Zaida Jenkins continues to make a strong impression competing with MN STARS 3SSB. The Class of 2028 guard displays versatility, impacting the game both on and off the ball. Jenkins combines scoring ability, defensive awareness, and leadership...

Janyilah Warren is a versatile small forward prospect showing significant upside as a Class of 2031 recruit at Desert Foothills High School. Competing with WHY NOT Premier, she impacts the game with size, rebounding, and defensive versatility....

The future of girls basketball continues to shine as Janyilah Warren, Zaida Jenkins, Celeste Jackson, Kristina Hollowell, and Paxton Lewis emerge as promising young prospects gaining attention.  These talented student-athletes are demonstrating...

Janyilah Warren, a 5-foot-11 small forward from Desert Foothills High School in Phoenix, Arizona, Class of 2031, is an emerging girls basketball prospect with impressive versatility and long-term upside.  Competing with WHY NOT Premier on the AAU...

Zaida Jenkins is a talented 5’10 combo guard from Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, representing the Class of 2028 and competing with MN STARS on the 3SSB circuit.  Jenkins has quickly emerged as one of the more...

Celeste Jackson is a Class of 2029 girls basketball prospect from Stony Point High School who is quickly establishing herself as a promising young talent with a strong foundation and high developmental upside.  Celeste Jackson brings a balanced...

Kristina Hollowell is a 5-foot-10 small forward/power forward from Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, representing the Class of 2029 and competing with IGB 15U GUAA.  Kristina Hollowell is an emerging girls basketball prospect...

Paxton Lewis is a skilled 2029 guard from Oldham County High School in Lagrange, Kentucky, who continues to establish herself as one of the most promising young prospects in the region.  Standing 5-foot-8, Lewis combines academic excellence,...

The recruiting game is broken, and it’s time to face the ugly truth. It’s not about how much talent you have.  It’s not about how hard you work or how many hours you’ve spent perfecting your game.  No, the harsh reality is that...

California has long been one of the premier basketball hotbeds in the United States, and the Class of 2027 continues to showcase just how deep and talented the Golden State pipeline truly is.  Across Southern California, the Bay Area, and beyond,...

The future of women’s college basketball looks incredibly bright thanks to a talented group of rising prospects who are already making an impact at the high school and grassroots levels.  Maggie Simons, Lyla Delafosse, Eloise Tackett, Kamila...

Maggie Simons is a 5’11” combo guard in the Class of 2027 who attends Nicholas County High School in Kentucky and plays for the NCHS Lady Jackets.  A high-achieving student-athlete with a 4.107 GPA, Simons balances elite academics with a rapidly...