These are the 7 current D1 lock grammar school players right now. Now keep in mind. By next April when the 2029 GOLDEN DOZEN comes out this list will look entirely different. That’s because you next never know which kid are going to develop. This list is made up of kids who are Division One locks…. these kids at this age have one of these things. They are way more immature than their classmates right now or have a special skill set. These kids unless they the bottom falls out will play D1 if they choose. But remember, bad advice, bad attitudes and lack of development can destroy a kids future
KEEP IN MIND THESE ARE KID WHO ARE FROM NBS ONLY…NOT THE STATE
‘30SOPHIA RUDE- 5’10– WING
✅Shore Conference FALL SHORE type
✅Best Fresh in 2030 class in NJ
✅Elite shooter and post up guard
✅GYM RAT
✅WINNING ATTITUDE
College position – COMBO WING
Work Ethic– GYM RAT/ Always FOCUSED
College projection- D1 LOCK
Current Ball handling Skills– tremendous respect for the ball. Can handle all traps and any type of pressure. Can be creative when called upon to do so. But always under control and makes next level decisions with the ball always as a 7th grader
Shooting–Elite RANGE to 28 feet and highly efficient. Her shot selection is beyond her years . Never forces anything. Can shoot off any type screen right now. Her next level conditioning serves as a reminder of her work ethic. She is the best conditioned young player I have seen in years
Finishing skills– She is a dynamic post up guard even against D1 bound seniors next year. Gets to the rim and finishes over smaller players with a variety of hooks, spins and crafty moves. She plays off two feet always. She is going to be a next level rebounding guard.
Overall Scoring ability- She is a three level scorer right now. More importantly she gets to the free throw line and is highly efficient in traffic and has full understanding of how to use her body.
Defensive Skill– She is long and strong. But still Learning how to defend quick athletic wings. But she is improving in this area.
OVERALL– Right now this is the best player 2030 in the Shore Conference and the state that I have seen. Her college elite positional size makes her un stoppable at her age level . She has chance to be a a Top 5 player in the state one day. Now if you want scary, understand she is still growing and maturing physically. The only concern is that, if she will remain focus and not chase hype. So far she has stayed away from playing in lots of games and focused on her development.
‘29 NAIMA SOLIVAN- 5’10”- SWING
✅Length
✅Massive improvement
✅GYM RAT
✅Mobile
✅MOST IMPROVED PLAYER IN THE 2029 CLASS
College position – WING GUARD
Work Ethic– GYM RAT
College projection- D1 LOCK
Current Ball handling Skills– Major Development upgrade in past 6 months. Can preform vs older D1 competition and give you same production. Sneaky creative at the rim with post up and change of speed and ball fakes. Knows how to pivot and play off two feet.
Shooting–Has wonderful pull up mid range game that is mixed in shot fakes and jumpers to 22 ft. Her shot selection is right on point. This is why she is highly efficient. Never forces anything. She fills large es and knows when to get to the rim of pull up for her jumper.
Finishing skills– She is an underrated post up player against all levels of competition. She is highly effective at putting defenders on her back for quick rim finishes. She is the master of reverse pivot moves. Her physical presence is very underrated and a MAJOR UNGRADED in her game. She plays off two feet always. She is a dynamic rim runner in transition.
Overall Scoring ability- in time she could be a three level scorer. She is great off the dribble when she finds teammates for easy baskets.
Defensive Skill– Make no mistake she will be one of the best young defenders in the state. She is great in passing lanes and loves get in the glass and start transition off the bounce. She is going to be the rare shot blocking guard that can switch everything on defense.
OVERALL– Now unfortunately for one year she will have to play low level high school basketball. But they school not have a mo g term effect. That’s because she is easily the most improved player in the 2029 class. This is a kid not wrapped up in hype or nonsense. Her development in shooting, passing, rebound and in all phases of the game has been stunning. I say one day she will be one of the best in the 2029 class. She has not come close to her growth spurt. This may one day be the best player in the 2029 class
‘29 NATALIE WHITEHEAD- 5’5”- SHOOTING GUARD
✅DEADLY SHOOTER
✅Elite Scorer
✅Creative Scorer
✅Future D1 Shooter
College position– SHOOTING GUARD
WORK ETHIC- ELITE … next level
COLLEGE PROJECTION- D1 LOCK
BALL HANDLING– she can get any shot she wants against any level of older competition. She has a hessy, cross-over the change of soles and direction game. Her hand in a word is dangerously delicious. She reads traps and 2nd level defenders
SHOOTING– Her range is 28 feet and. She can get it off vs traps and size. Her pull game is deadly as she can use the window or use step back any time she sees pressure coming at her of if she is attacking. Her shooting ability is as special as her ability to get shots off, of the size or speed defending her.
FINISHING SKILLS- Name and she can do it. You want high floaters off the glass, pull ups in the lane.using her body to finish. She can can it. She is elite in transition and fishes everything with hooks and dirty spins. Her ability to shoot in transition is a gift
OVERALL SCORING ABILITY– We can stop right her coaches. This is an event scorer. This is a player who will be in full demand by college D1 coaches. She is a scoring machine off screens, off the bounce, in the lane or transition. There is isn’t much left. This is the most complete scorer in the 2029 class.
DEFENSIVE SKILL– This is a clear weakness right now. But she has the quickness and speed to improve in this area She is already an elite scorer.
OVERALL– Few 2029’s in the state have her total offensive package. She also is tough and can handle tough coaching. She can take aggressive coaching and still work hard. She is not a drill master or playing game after game. Her development has been shocking
‘29 SUMIYAH LASHLEY- 5’9”- WING
✅Next level Athletic type
✅Physical presence
✅Explosive at the RIM
✅Next level rebounding type guard
COLLEGE POSITION – WING
COLLEGE PROJECTION -D LOCK
WORK ETHIC– GYM RAT
BALL HANDLING– physical ball handler. Can handle all traps. Has ability to bully smaller or weaker guards. Strong hands and you cannot knock her off the ball. she is an ELITE PASSER
SHOOTER– She is streaky and inconsistent right now . But that should be a non issue because of the work ethic. She has range to 23 feet and a reliable pull up jumper to 18 feet.. she gets paint touches right now whenever she wants. Her baseline game is highly effective
FINISHING SKILLS– She is explosive at the rim. She can finish with hand in traffic. She has has college level finishing skills. Her strength and toughness are rare stuff. There is nobody in the 2029 class of. New Jersey with her physical presence in the lane
OVERALL SCORING ABILITY– She is without question a three level scorer in time. In fact she may be the next great 3 level scorer in the Shore and the state. She has not touched the surface of what she will be one day in offense, which is dominate. She is murder off the bounce, elite at the rim and can’t be stopped in transition. I think that’s enough for now.
DEFENSE SKILL– She will be a first team All Shore defender one day. She may be the best two way player in the state one day. This is a warrior on defense. She is an elite rebounder. A master off and on ball defender
OVERALL– She is the most gifted player in the 2029 class in the state. Her potential has “O” limit. That only question is what her inner circle looks like and will she develop. The possibilities are endless. She is an ELITE TEAMMATE AND LEADER. She is a college coaches dream from an attitude standpoint. This is the ultimate winner!
ELLA KRAYL-5’8” – COMBO/PG
✅Range from the heavens
✅Electric passer
✅GYM RAT
✅CREATIVE SCORER
COLLEGE POSITION- COMBO/ Scoring POINT GUARD
COLLEGE PROJECTION- D1 LOCK
WORK ETHIC- GYM RAT… next level type
BALL HANDLING – Because of her ball handling skills and passing vision. She will play both guard spots in college. She is creative with the ball and put defenders in skates with her hessy and quick chant of pace moves. She sees 2nd level defenders and can split of pass out of traps.
SHOOTING– She will be the leading scorer among freshman next year. Simply has range from 30 ft. She is an elite shooter of a rare kind. She will score over 1000 points in high school and D1 . She is simply a natural scorer. She shoots off all type screens and handoffs because her release is as quick as it gets. She rough in transition because she shots off the run so well. She will create a D1 recruiting war one day because shooters like her are so hard to find
FINISHING SKILLS- She can score at the rim at an elite level with both hands. She scores in traffic vs older bigger competition. She is beyond crafty at the rim. She uses spins off the backboard and a variety hopes and hessy’s to throw defenders off balance. Her game in the lane is seriously next level
DEFENSIVE SKILL– She has improved in the area. Her off ball defense will need a upgrade but with her IQ that should be a non issue
OVERALL– She is simply a scorer who will be a big scorer in college one day. Her ability to raise her level of play cannot be taught. She has played against older D1 competition for years now. despite the difference in age it does not affect her performance. She is a proven player who can already bring scoring to the table
NADIA ALABA- 5’8”- COMBO GUARD
✅Highly Skilled
✅Competitive Nature
✅Length and Speed Combo
COLLEGE POSITION– COMBO GUARD
WORK ETHIC– Next Level stud
COLLEGE PROJECTION– D1
Current Ball handing skills.- excellent with ball. Can break defenders down off the bounce with a variety of moves all designed to get down hill. Excellent at using screens and change a pace. Flat out murder on the baseline. Excellent at reading traps and 2nd level defenders. Rather than passer she comes a scorer… next level stuff!
Shooting– she is evolving into a real shooting threat behind the line. She has a. Ice pull up in traffics game. Her floater game is real as is her transition scoring game
Finishing skills – She is excellent in taking advantage of her length to skip defenders. She is crafty at the rim using all the spins off the glass and elite pivoting around the basket
OVERALL– her entire package is excellent. This despite that she is physically still not mature. She is going to be a big school guard. She her D1 sister and mom. And you will understand what is coming down the pike
CAMRYN BEGLEY- 5’10”- SHOOTING GUARD
College position – Shooting guard
Work Ethic– Showing real progress
College projection– D1 Lock
Current Ball handling Skills– Very advanced for her age. She has all the change of direction. Has a full understanding of her to use her size. She is quick and get defensives off balance with change of speed and real deception with her handle. Reads 2nd level defenders already sporting a euro Step and quick hessy moves. She is clearly on her way to a next level handle. She is just dirty in transition, with her pass and cut moves. She throws around traps with easily using her size and vision
Shooting– She can bury three’s to 22 feet and her mid range game is already there. Now throw in the pull up game she uses against smaller defenders. She is dynamic in pick and roll as the screener for all handler. She has a chance to be a elite rebounding guard one day.
Finishing skills– This will be the most dynamic part of her game one day. She has size and hands from the heavens. She is deadly cutting to the rim. Nothing fancy she just gets to the rim and closes the deal. She has real skill level at the rim. She uses both hands and reads defenders rotating.
Overall Scoring ability- She has not seen enough elite competition to this to draw any real conclusions . point. But if her scoring ability translates with age, she will be an excellent scoring guard with strength. She can shoot it and get down hill. That is a start!
Defensive Skill– Rock solid defender for her age
OVERALL– She is one of the best 2030’s in the Shore Conference. There is no reason to believe she will not be an All Shore and player one day. She certainly will be a division on player in time. She has the prefect attitude towards coaching and a willingness to learn. She has superstar written all over her.
