The Woods Recruiting Blog

Olivia Loveday is a promising 2027 wing from Sevierville, Tennessee who continues to trend upward as a dependable perimeter contributor.  Standing 5’8”, Loveday plays the small forward position with a strong understanding of spacing and team...

Olivia Loveday, a 5’8” small forward from Sevierville, Tennessee, in the Class of 2027, is a versatile wing who blends skill, intelligence, and competitiveness every time she steps onto the floor.  Carrying a 4.2 GPA, Loveday demonstrates the same...

The state of Illinois the Land of Lincoln continues to prove why it is one of the premier hotbeds for girls high school basketball in the Midwest.  The Class of 2027 is loaded with elite prospects who are already drawing major college attention,...

Phoenix Select Basketball in Austin, Texas has quickly established itself as one of the premier girls AAU programs in the country.  Competing throughout Central Texas and beyond, the program serves athletes from grades 4th through 12th with a clear...

Ellie Mae Lester is a Class of 2029 point guard out of Gonzales High School in Gonzales, Texas, standing 5’4” with a 4.0 GPA and a résumé that includes 2025 Cross Country State Qualifier honors.  She is the engine behind Phoenix Select’s backcourt,...

Ellie Mae Lester is a dynamic 5’4” point guard in the Class of 2029 who plays the game with poise beyond her years.  Representing Phoenix Select and Gonzales High School in Gonzales, Texas, she combines high-level academics (4.0 GPA) with elite...

Peyton Griffin is a 5’11” Class of 2027 combo guard at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas.  A Varsity Team Captain with a 4.93 GPA, Academic All-District honors in 2024 and 2025, and National Honor Society recognition, she represents the...

Peyton Griffin is a 5’11” Class of 2027 combo guard from Round Rock, Texas, competing at Round Rock High School where she serves as Varsity Team Captain.  A two-time Academic All-District selection (2024, 2025), NHS inductee, and 4.93 GPA student,...

Katelyn Olds is a 5’11” Class of 2027 guard from Austin, Texas who brings a blend of size, polish, and competitive balance to the perimeter.  Representing LHHS and the Phoenix program (#24), she fits the mold of today’s interchangeable guard.  She...

Katelyn Olds is a 5’11” guard in the Class of 2027 representing LHHS and the Phoenix program out of Austin, Texas.  Olds brings size, poise, and versatility to the backcourt, giving her the ability to impact the game across multiple positions.  She...

Kaitlin Paiva, a 5’9” Class of 2027 forward at Mason High School in Mason, Texas, has established herself as a dependable varsity contributor with a competitive edge.  A 2nd Team All-District performer in 2025 and back-to-back Academic All-District...

Kaitlin Paiva is a 5’9” forward in the Class of 2027 at Mason High School in Mason, Texas.  A 2nd Team All-District selection in 2025 and Academic All-District honoree in 2024 and 2025, Paiva pairs production with a 5.02 GPA and National Honor...

Flora Appleton is a Class of 2027, 6’2” shooting guard from Mason, Texas who brings legitimate size and perimeter skill to the floor.  Representing PHX Elite on the travel circuit, she has built a résumé that includes TABC All-Region honors in 2024...

Flora Appleton is a 6’2” shooting guard in the Class of 2027 out of Mason, Texas, representing PHX Elite on the club circuit.  With a 70-inch wingspan and long, fluid frame, Appleton blends size and perimeter skill in a way that immediately...

Ayo Adewumi, a 6-foot forward/center in the Class of 2026 at Knightdale High School (NC), is a physically imposing interior presence who makes her impact closest to the rim.  She plays with strength, purpose, and a clear understanding of her role. ...