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More from ESPN's update:


Brynn McGaughy

McGaughy's recruitment has blown up over the spring. Mentions of her play started to gain steam during the high school season in mostly regional circles. However, film of her ability caught fire in the spring, and there has been no looking back.

The 6-2 forward is comfortable all over the floor. The combination of her strong frame, overall skill, power and jumping ability make her a rare find. She can handle the ball and will surprise you with her right-to-left shake to create space. She is a knock-down 3-point shooter and at the latest Adidas 3SSB stop in May, averaged 16.3 points and shot 50% from 3. She really rises to finish and has a high release on her shot, allowing her to get it off against size and quality defenders. She made a couple plays to finish lob passes out of a backdoor play her team runs that had the whole gym reacting in awe. McGaughy storms in at No. 15 in the national 2025 class.


Emilee Skinner


Skinner is a leader and a point guard, and she carries herself as such. She brings a seriousness and maturity to the court. Skinner is gritty and tough and plays to win -- evidenced by her focus and intensity on both ends of the floor. She is in attack mode with the ball in her hands, creates shots for others and ignites the offense better than most in the class. As a 6-foot true point guard, her skills are valuable and her size and length add even more value. She debuts at No. 21.


Oliviyah Edwards

Edwards created a buzz from the jump during the trials. She glides up and down the court. One minute she is ferociously ripping down a rebound and in the next she is knocking down a corner 3 with a sweet, simple stroke. She finishes well with both hands around the rim and elevates with the best of them. She has a very high ceiling in terms of her potential.


Trinity Jones

Jones, who was selected for the U16 USAB team, gets up and down the court as fast as anyone in the country in any class. In terms of speed, explosiveness and jumping ability, she truly is elite. First getting on our radar at the end of last summer, she has worked hard and refined her skills. She is hitting 3-point shots, knocking down pull-up jumpers and finishing up near the rim with either hand and a variety of footwork. Defensively, she is a terror in passing lanes and blocks shots with authority, sometimes surprising opponents with how quick she rotates and leaps to get a hand on the ball. The potential here is huge.



Addison Bjorn

Bjorn, who also was named to the U16 USAB squad, is the total package. She is super skilled and confident on the floor. She has superb ballhandling skills and can really stretch the floor with her shooting. She does a great job with her footwork on finishes and knows when to utilize the euro-step or get on two feet. She is lengthy and bouncy, so she is rim level as she finishes layups. Among the more outstanding parts of her game is her floor vision -- she passes with an entertaining flair at times.



Sydney Douglas

Douglas is the 6-5 middle schooler who has everyone talking. Do not just chalk that up to her height, however. She plays with a high level of skill and footwork. She is patient in her post touches and methodical as she makes moves. She is comfortable away from the rim but knows her money is made in the paint right now -- which is very impressive. She has some major potential.
 
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More from ESPN's update:


Brynn McGaughy

McGaughy's recruitment has blown up over the spring. Mentions of her play started to gain steam during the high school season in mostly regional circles. However, film of her ability caught fire in the spring, and there has been no looking back.

The 6-2 forward is comfortable all over the floor. The combination of her strong frame, overall skill, power and jumping ability make her a rare find. She can handle the ball and will surprise you with her right-to-left shake to create space. She is a knock-down 3-point shooter and at the latest Adidas 3SSB stop in May, averaged 16.3 points and shot 50% from 3. She really rises to finish and has a high release on her shot, allowing her to get it off against size and quality defenders. She made a couple plays to finish lob passes out of a backdoor play her team runs that had the whole gym reacting in awe. McGaughy storms in at No. 15 in the national 2025 class.


Emilee Skinner


Skinner is a leader and a point guard, and she carries herself as such. She brings a seriousness and maturity to the court. Skinner is gritty and tough and plays to win -- evidenced by her focus and intensity on both ends of the floor. She is in attack mode with the ball in her hands, creates shots for others and ignites the offense better than most in the class. As a 6-foot true point guard, her skills are valuable and her size and length add even more value. She debuts at No. 21.


Oliviyah Edwards

Edwards created a buzz from the jump during the trials. She glides up and down the court. One minute she is ferociously ripping down a rebound and in the next she is knocking down a corner 3 with a sweet, simple stroke. She finishes well with both hands around the rim and elevates with the best of them. She has a very high ceiling in terms of her potential.


Trinity Jones

Jones, who was selected for the U16 USAB team, gets up and down the court as fast as anyone in the country in any class. In terms of speed, explosiveness and jumping ability, she truly is elite. First getting on our radar at the end of last summer, she has worked hard and refined her skills. She is hitting 3-point shots, knocking down pull-up jumpers and finishing up near the rim with either hand and a variety of footwork. Defensively, she is a terror in passing lanes and blocks shots with authority, sometimes surprising opponents with how quick she rotates and leaps to get a hand on the ball. The potential here is huge.



Addison Bjorn

Bjorn, who also was named to the U16 USAB squad, is the total package. She is super skilled and confident on the floor. She has superb ballhandling skills and can really stretch the floor with her shooting. She does a great job with her footwork on finishes and knows when to utilize the euro-step or get on two feet. She is lengthy and bouncy, so she is rim level as she finishes layups. Among the more outstanding parts of her game is her floor vision -- she passes with an entertaining flair at times.



Sydney Douglas

Douglas is the 6-5 middle schooler who has everyone talking. Do not just chalk that up to her height, however. She plays with a high level of skill and footwork. She is patient in her post touches and methodical as she makes moves. She is comfortable away from the rim but knows her money is made in the paint right now -- which is very impressive. She has some major potential.
I'd take McGaughy and Skinner right now along with the 6-5 Layla Hays from Alaska and call it a day. That might only leave room for Robinson and the Big O in '26. Is that asking for too much?
 
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HoopGurlz rankings have been updated to Top 100.

Allie Ziebell moves up to 4 and Morgan Cheli moves up to 15
Nice going UCONN! Now on to S.S. and K.K. (also known as Sarah Strong and Kate Koval)!!
 

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Shane Laflin on some players he will be coaching soon:


Imari Berry – 2024 | United Family

Berry is as talented with the ball in her hands of anyone in the entire country. She has such smooth movements and body control to find scoring opportunities, it is hard to stop. She has deep range on her three-point shot and can really dance with the ball in one-on-one situations. She sees the floor very well and zips passes when defenses collapse. Once she becomes a real student of the game in terms of attention to detail defensively and consistent effort and intention to contribute on that end, she has a real chance to play for a very long time.


Sarah Strong – 2024 | Lady Strong (Independent)

Sarah Strong is arguably the most talented player in the 2024 class. She is strong and incredibly skilled. Strong is a high IQ player that sees things two or three plays and actions ahead of time. Her ball handling and shooting ability at her size are incomparable in the class, but her main calling card might just be her passing ability .. she will drop a dime on you!!


Brynn McGaughy – 2025 | META Hoops

McGaughy is one of the hottest names on the recruiting Trail this summer. The 6-foot-2 forward is comfortable all over the floor. The combination of her strong frame, overall skill, and power and jumping ability make her a rare find. She can handle the ball and will surprise you with her right to left shake to create space. She is a knock down three-point shooter as well.


Emilee Skinner – 2025 | Utah Prospects

Skinner is a leader and a point guard and she carries herself as such. She brings a seriousness and maturity to the floor as soon as she crosses over the line. Skinner is gritty and tough and plays to win – evidenced by her focus and intensity on both ends of the floor. She is in attack mode with the ball in her hands and she creates shots for others and ignites the offense better than most in the class. As a 6-foot PG, her size is a valuable asset at the lead guard spot as well.


Rieyan Desouze – 2026 | Team Lex Nation

Desouze is a PG who sets the tone with her steady outlook and ball pressure. She has a shifty handle and changes pace very well. In transition, she’ll push the ball quickly down court and does a good job with engaging the defense to create for others. She utilizes ball screens well, and as she learns to read the manhy defensive rotations she’ll see over the course of her career, watch for her to become a sharper PG. Over the course of the last year, she has added some strength which will contribute to her player development.



 
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Shane Laflin on some players he will be coaching soon:

Sarah Strong – 2024 | Lady Strong (Independent)

Sarah Strong is arguably the most talented player in the 2024 class. She is strong and incredibly skilled. Strong is a high IQ player that sees things two or three plays and actions ahead of time. Her ball handling and shooting ability at her size are incomparable in the class, but her main calling card might just be her passing ability .. she will drop a dime on you!!




I've never read an evaluation like this for a front court player. Without knowing the player, anyone might think she was a pg.
If this is an accurate description Geno has to be going very hard to land her.
 
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I've never read an evaluation like this for a front court player. Without knowing the player, anyone might think she was a pg.
If this is an accurate description Geno has to be going very hard to land her.
She's kind of a bigger, better shooting, better inside version of Ashley Owusu, late of Maryland now at Penn State. Excellent passer.
 
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Looks like we are not on the radar for Kate Koval.

SI article on Kate Koval
Before jumping to conclusions, note that the author of that Sports Illustrated article is Zack Nagy. He is the Managing Editor and Publisher of LSU Country, a Sports Illustrated publication. So, where do you think the positive aspect of that article is directed? Koval lives around the corner from UConn and can drive here any time with little planning or expense. Believe she has already made an unofficial visit. Her recruitment status is still wide open.
 
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I'd take McGaughy and Skinner right now along with the 6-5 Layla Hays from Alaska and call it a day. That might only leave room for Robinson and the Big O in '26. Is that asking for too much?
Has UConn offered McCaughty yet? She has publically stated UConn is her dream school. With 2 years to go she may grow another inch.
 
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Has UConn offered McCaughty yet? She has publically stated UConn is her dream school. With 2 years to go she may grow another inch.
Probably not since they prefer to wait until they've seen a kid play in person and I'm not sure they've seen McGaughy yet. The kids usually put it out on social media when schools offer them. And UConn won't/can't comment about it anyway. But I believe they are following McGaughy on SM.
 
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I've never read an evaluation like this for a front court player. Without knowing the player, anyone might think she was a pg.
If this is an accurate description Geno has to be going very hard to land her.
I've read 2 or 3 sources saying we have no chance. Do I pay them any heed? No. In truth, beyond enjoying finding out who the lusted after players are, I'm content to wait for the big reveal.
 
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