The Woods Recruiting Blog

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...

In today’s college basketball recruiting landscape, talent alone is no longer enough.  Exposure has become the bridge between potential and opportunity, connecting players with the coaches who can elevate their careers.  With thousands of prospects...

Greatness in basketball is never accidental.  It is built through early mornings, attention to detail, classroom discipline, and a daily commitment to improvement.  The five players highlighted here represent everything college coaches value when...

Aaron Huffman is a 6’8” PF/C from Louisville, Kentucky, in the Class of 2029 who plays at Seneca High School and for Kentucky Basketball Club Pro 16.  He is an interior-oriented big man who plays with physicality, discipline, and purpose.  Huffman...

Aaron Huffman is a 6’8” PF/C from Louisville, Kentucky, in the Class of 2029.  He attends Seneca High School and competes on the AAU circuit with Kentucky Basketball Club Pro 16.  Huffman already shows a college-track physical profile with broad...

Blake Risler is a 6’4 shooting guard from Regis High School in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, graduating in the Class of 2026.  Competing with Wisconsin Playmakers P32, he has established himself as a dependable perimeter threat with good size and...

Blake Risler is a 6’4 shooting guard from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, currently attending Regis High School and a member of the Class of 2026.  Playing with Wisconsin Playmakers P32, Risler brings a strong blend of size, shooting touch, and...

Antonio Dixon is a 6’5”, 180-pound small forward and power forward from Huntington High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, Class of 2026.  A 4.4 GPA student-athlete, Dixon competes with the Louisiana Cardinals Puma NXT and profiles as a long,...

Antonio “AJ” Dixon is a 6’5”, 180-pound small forward and power forward from Huntington High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, graduating in the Class of 2026.  Dixon carries a 4.4 GPA and competes year-round with the Louisiana Cardinals Puma NXT. ...