First 9 Debuters in the 2025 Rankings
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With the addition of 17 prospects in the latest rankings update the number of 2025s included grew by more than 40%. And with fall individual exposure events surfacing on the calendar the number included should grow quickly. Below is a…
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Continue ReadingWith the addition of 17 prospects in the latest rankings update the number of 2025s included grew by more than 40%. And with fall individual exposure events surfacing on the calendar the number included should grow quickly. Below is a quick look at the top nine debuters in the class rankings listed in ranked order.
Gabrielle McFall Gabrielle McFall 5'10" | CG Blue Valley Northwest | 2025 State KS , 5’10”, CG, Blue Valley Northwest, Kansas Elite DDI – My colleague Grant McGinnis had this to say about McFall after seeing her at the Prep Girls Hoops Legacy Classic in April: “Length is everything when it comes to top prospects. Give me a bouncy guard with light feet, quick hands and a big wingspan and I’ll give you a scholarship-level prospect. That’s what McFall is. The 5’10 freshman from Blue Valley Northwest in Overland Park, Kansas, is a very naturally gifted player whose game is just smooth. She moves effortlessly, handles the ball well, and has the ability to weave her way through defenders to pay dirt all day long. She’s also intense and focused and makes quality decisions on both sides of the ball.”
Zarianna Walker Zarianna Walker 5'11" | SF Wichita Heights | 2025 State KS , 5’11”, SF/SG, Wichita Heights, Kansas United – The speedy, athletic Walker has good size and length. She showed handles in transition and on the finish. Walker also has an ability to create opportunities in the half court.
Tayten Dewey Tayten Dewey 5'9" | SF Rawlins County | 2025 State KS , 5’9″, SF, Rawlins County, Magic Basketball – Dewey wrapped up her freshman year by being selected to the Northwest Kansas League first team. She set her bar high with a 24 point career high in a win over Dighton where she canned six three pointers. This summer she picked up Battle at the Border USJN Pool WW all-star honors. Long with good speed Dewey showed an affinity for finishing, shooting, and competing well on the offensive glass. Definitely one to watch as she gains strength in the years to come.
Miracle Brown Miracle Brown 5'9" | SF Wichita Heights | 2025 State KS , 5’9″, SF, Wichita Heights, B2B Kansas Bluejays – At the Prep Girls Hoops Live event in late May by colleague Simmie Colson wrote “Brown made me “Feel Good” as she did what I love to see and that is “play the passing lane” but her instincts are really nice, that coupled with her being a freshman tells me a lot and so does her defense, both in transition as well as in the half court. Nice upside as she has that #DESIRE”
Alisabeth Barton Alisabeth Barton 5'6" | PG Colby | 2025 State KS , 5’4″, PG, Colby, Magic Basketball – With the departure of Brooklyn Jones Brooklyn Jones 5'7" | CG Lebo | 2023 State KS to Metropolitan State College Barton can be counted upon to man the point for the Eagles. She has quick hands, anticipates ball handler moves and picks them, is quick with the ball and can finish in traffic. Barton has good floor vision and is a solid perimeter shooter. I would like to see her quicken her release a count or two.
Hayden Heim Hayden Heim 6'3" | PF St. Marys | 2025 State KS , 6’1″, PF/C, St. Mary’s, Lady Prospects – This young big earned Battle of the Border USJN 6.22 Pool R all-star honors.
Amelya Vance Amelya Vance 5'4" | CG Andover | 2025 State KS , 5’4″, PG/CG, Andover, Kansas United – Vance has potential. Averaging 6.4 points on the season after the loss of the Trojan’s top point guard last season, Vance showed she can hit the pull-up, mid-range jumper and can her free throws. A 2022 AVCTL Div II honorable mention selection, I look forward to seeing growth in her ability to handle quicker defenders and working her way out of half court pressure. .
Keira Ho Keira Ho 5'7" | CG Olathe South | 2025 State KS , 5’7″, CG, Olathe South, Kansas Elite DDI – I have had the opportunity to see Ho play last season and during the summer. She does a good job of creating off the dribble in the mid-range area and can split defenders. Ho was a 15U standout at the PGH Midwest Melee in Kansas City this summer.
Amiyah Hamilton Amiyah Hamilton 5'6" | CG Wichita East | 2025 State KS , 5’6″, CG, Wichita East – Hamilton will have the opportunity to thrive for the Blue Aces with the graduation of a very large senior class. Fast and quick, Hamilton will be one to watch in the Greater Wichita League.
Featured image: Andover 2025 Amelya Vance Amelya Vance 5'4" | CG Andover | 2025 State KS . Photo: Robert Kelly.