NYG Hoops Takes on Boo Williams

Hampton, VA – Spring is in the air and club basketball season is well underway. The Boo Williams Sports Complex was the destination for the April Eval Period last weekend, and the players from the Northeast showed up and showed out in a big way.

Between Boo’s facility, which hosted the entire 16 and 17 EYBL schedule, and then the Hampton Roads Convention Center, the schedule was jam packed with great match ups. The camera was locked and loaded. The assignment- to see as many players from this region as possible.

From New England down to the DMV, with plenty of New York and New Jersey flavor, here are some of the standouts to know, if you don’t already.

PG’s Run the World

There was some amazing play from elite point guards all weekend. The Philly Rise-Jersey Gemz 17 EYBL match up was an absolute battle between two of the best players in New Jersey, and the country, Hannah Hidalgo (pictured) and Mikayla Blakes. These two traded buckets and big plays throughout and delivered a classic clash. The Rise pulled out the W, behind 32 points from Hidalgo, but Blakes more than represented with 27 points on 13 field goal attempts. Just a reminder, Blakes is only a 2024 too.

While on the topic of point guards from Philly Rise, 2023 Zoe Brooks is always a key player. When she drove to the rim in the championship game on Sunday and hit a nearly impossible runner with less than 10 seconds on the clock to take the lead, it’s nothing that we haven’t seen before. Keep doing your thing, Zoe.

Exodus has their own dynamic PG trio, in 2024’s Lauryn Swann, Leah Harmon and 2023 Mackenzie Nelson. Harmon is back up this way and coming off an outstanding sophomore season in which she help lead her team to a high school National Champion (Sidwell Friends). That elite level experience paid dividends during this first session. Nelson, the Connecticut Gatorade player of the year. Provided scoring, change of pace and the ability to lock up 94 feet. Swann is the youngest of the three a 2024. Swann provided an additional perimeter  ball handler And the ability to break down defenses.

Kennedy Harris had a really nice showing, handling a lot of big spots for Fairfax Stars 17 EYBL. Known more for her scoring ability, she can handle the PG duties seamlessly too. Team Takeover is also loaded at the PG spot. Takeover’s 16 crew features 2025 Princess Moody and 2026 standout Autumn Fleary. The 17-year-old group is ultra-talented, but 2024 lead guard Madisen McDaniel is the one setting the table and directing the movie.

Eyes on the Inside

The Stock is way up on LuHi’s Kateryna Koval. The 6’5 2024 forward is a skilled presence inside for that Exodus 17 squad, and she is gaining more traction by the week. Carys Baker is a consistent producer at the forward spot for Exodus as well, and is looking to sprint her way to a strong finish to her club career as a 2023.

Team Takeover has more than enough size to get it done in the 17 year old bracket this year. 2023 superstar Jadyn Donovan is always going to pull a lion’s share of the boards from the wing, but with 6’5 classmate Hawa Doumbouya and USA basketball vet Delaney Thomas hopping on board for that last year before college, Takeover has the size to match up with anyone.

Mikaela Hubbard is one to watch with the Jersey Gemz 17 EYBL group. Big and strong at 6’2, the 2023 prospect can convert on the O boards, and has some nice footwork. I’ve liked how 6’3 2024 Post Kennedy Ume has played for the Philly Rise 16 EYBL this spring so far as well. She’s taken it to another level and the stat lines have shown it.

Rayne Durant is showing plenty of improvement at just the right time. The 6’0 forward out of Connecticut is running with New Heights Blue 17U this spring and summer, and while she’s always been mobile, she’s doing a good job of making herself a target inside. Also, Olivia Vukosa continues to impose her will, and you can catch the 6’4 2026 standout with Philly Rise’s 15U team this summer.

Wing Me

Boo Williams has some impressive young wing players on deck with their EYBL squads. 2024 6’2 wing forward Mia Woolfolk flashes some big-time athleticism, even playing a year up with the 17s. Woolfolk hails from the Richmond area, and is definitely on some radars. On Boo’s 16 squad, one player from the DMV we’ve been watching for a couple years is 2025 Nyla Brooks. Like any young player, once they get into high school, maybe hit one last growth spurt, things start to click, and they take those next steps. Brooks is in position to do that.

The versatility and dominant play of Team Durant’s 2024 gold medalist Kendall Dudley continues. She has played so much basketball at a high level over the years, it’s crazy to think about. 2023 Jordy Griggs is a 6’2 kid to get eyes on this summer as well. Another DMV versatile piece to keep watching is 6’1 2025 lefty Meghan Yarnevich, who has found a new home with Team Takeover. Yarnevich is unique and plays hard on top of the obvious talent.

Shooter’s shoot. Just ask New York’s own Gretchen Dolan. The 2023 5’11 two guard has always had the range to drain, but she’s picked up the speed she operates in, and played well across all three days at Boo. Another off guard who can put the ball in the basket is 2023 Taryn Barbot of New Heights, who forms quite a 1-2 punch with twin sister Taylor. These two feed off each other well, and they are courting plenty of suitors from some really good mid-major programs.

2025 Wing/Forward Olivia Jones is as tough as they come for the Philadelphia Belles. She is a consistent rebounder who specializes in hustle plays and points in the paint.



YOUNG GUNS

Jordyn Jackson, 2026 Wing, Team takeover 16u)

Gigi Battle, 2026 Guard, Jersey Gemz 14U Nike

Jerzy Robinson, 2026 Guard, GBL / CAL SWISH 15

Katie Diao, 2026 Combo Guard, Team Final 14

Jezzelle Banks, 2027 Point Guard, Team Durant

Ryan Carter, 2027 Guard, Exodus 16 EYBL

Madison Kocis, 2026 Combo Guard, Jersey Gemz 14

Jessie Moses, 2027 Point Guard, Philly Rise 15

Ava Yoon, 2026 Point Guard, Team Final

Jaya Curtis, 2026 Guard, New Heights 2026

Caterina Ravosa, 2026 Forward, Exodus 16 EYBL

Alexis Riggs, 2026 Wing, Team Final

Zoe Osby, 2026 Wing, Fairfax Stars 17 EYBL

Genesis Schneeberg, 2026 Forward, Fairfax Stars 2025


Keep an eye out for…

Zahra Alexander, 2024 Guard, Jersey Gemz 16 EYBL

Kendall Bennett, 2023 Forward, Philly Rise 17 EYBL

Milan Brown, 2025 Point Guard, Team Durant 16 EYBL

KaShaya Hawkins 6'1, 2024 Forward, Exodus 16 EYBL

Keyleigh Heckle, 2024 Point Guard, Exodus 16 EYBL

Kailah Correa, 2025 Point Guard, Philadelphia Belles 16

Zhen Craft, 2025 Wing/Forward, Team Takeover 17 EYBL

Marissa Gingrich, 2023 Point Guard, Philadelphia Belles 17

Janeya Grant, 2024 Wing, New Heights Blue 16

Alexa Henry, 2025 Guard, Philadelphia Belles

Makayla Johnson, 2025 Guard, Team Durant 16 EYBL

Sydney Sutton, 2025 Guard, Team Takeover 15

Talayah Walker, 2024 Wing, Philly Rise 16 EYBL

Saniyah Washington, 2025 Point Guard, K-Low Elite 15

Rylie Theyerkauf, 2023 Guard Exoudus NYC