The 2024 Grassroots Power 25 is here!
RANKING THE BEST CLUBS IN THE NATION
April 1, 2024 | Hoops Review Grassroots Power 25
1. West Virginia Thunder GUAA - Johnson
Bringing back the core group from the 2022 GUAA championship team and 2023 Final Four team, this WV Thunder GUAA group is the clear #1 team heading into the season. ‘25 Dee Alexander and ‘25 ZaKiyah Johnson are both top-five players in the country and a force to be reckoned with. Adding ‘27 Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka gives this another weapon for opposing defenses to worry about. This loaded roster is being quarterbacked by the best coach in the country, and you can see why this team will be so difficult to beat all season.
Key Players
2025 - Dee Alexander
2025 - ZaKiyah Johnson
2027 - Ivanna Wilson - Manyacka
2. All Iowa Attack - EYBL
AIA had a great run at Nike Nationals in 2023, finishing in 2nd place in the Nike EYBL. This team has reloaded in the off season, adding three top-25 players in the country who make All Iowa Attack the most talented team on the Nike Circuit. This will be a very well coached group and no one would be surprised to see All Iowa raising the championship banner come July.
Key Players
2025 - Aaliyah Crump
2025 - Jordan Speiser
2026 - Addison Bjorn
2026 - Jenica Lewis
3. Cal Stars - EYBL
Cal Stars has a rich history of winning and sending players to the next level. This season should be no different, led by superstar ‘25 Jazzy Davidson and Iowa commit ‘25 Addie Deal. They recently landed ‘28 big Syndey Douglas, who will also be a key contributor.
Key Players
2025 - Jazzy Davidson
2025 - Addie Deal
2028 - Sydney Douglas
4. FBC United - GUAA
Putting FBC United at #4 was extremely difficult. I think the entire grassroots basketball community can agree that FBC has held down the #1 spot for the last 5 seasons. This season is a bit of a rebuild, but we would be unwise to bet against Mo Motton. FBC will be aided by a huge late addition in ‘25 Lara Somfai, who will shoot up everyone's rankings after a stellar season at IMG Academy. ‘26 Kelsi Andrews is back after suffering a season ending injury in 2023.
Key Players
2025 - Lara Somfai
2025 - Aubrey Beckham
2026 - Kelsi Andrews
5. Jason Kidd Select - P24
The 2023 S40 champs are back, and have made some very key off-season additions. ‘25 Taliyah Henderson will immediately jump into the starting lineup, replacing S40 league MVP ‘24 Jordan Lee who is off to Texas. ‘26 top-five ‘26 McKenna Woliczko will carry the scoring load after an incredible season leading Archbishop Mitty. Returners ‘26 Devin Cosgriff and Stanford commit ‘25 Carly Amborn will also be key contributors to this roster.
Key Players
2025 - Taliyah Henderson
2025 - Carly Amborn
2026 - McKenna Woliczko
2026 - Devin Cosgriff
6. Cy Fair - EYBL
Talent, Talent, Talent. This team is LOADED with talent. Led by the #1 player in the 2025 class Aaliyah Chavez, this Cy Fair group has aspirations of a 2024 Nike Nationals Championship. This group also features three other top-40 players in the 2025 class. CY Fair won Nike Nationals in 2022 with Chavez on that roster and we know she would love nothing more than to raise that banner a second time.
Key Players
2025 - Aaliyah Chavez
2025 - Ayla McDowell
2025 - Isabella Hines
2025 - Aniya Foy
7. Hardwood Elite - 3SSB
The 2023 3SSB champs return multiple key players, led by 6-foot 4 ‘25 Sienna Betts, who is considered the best big in the country regardless of class. She alters the game on both ends of the floor and we expect Hardwood Elite to have a chance at repeating as the Adidas champs this season.
Key Players
2025 - Sienna Betts
2025 - Brooklyn Stewart
2025 - Quinn VanSickle
8. Philly Rise - EYBL
This program continues to dominate each and every season. They are a bit younger this season, but the talent is there for this group to be a contender at Nike Nationals. ‘26 Olivia Vukosa is currently ranked #2 in her class and every time we watch her play, it's hard to believe someone is ranked ahead of her. Her game continues to evolve and there is no ceiling on how good she can be.
Key Players
2026 - Olivia Vukosa
2026 - Atlee Vanesko
2027 - Jordyn Palmer
2027 - Jessie Moses
9. SA Finest - GUAA
After dominating the Addias circuit for the past few seasons, SA Finest has moved on to the GUAA circuit for 2024. With high-major guards ‘25 Leonna Sneed and ‘26 Bella Flemings in the backcourt, we expect the Finest to hit the ground running this season. Don't forget about ‘26 wing Amari Byles either, who will continue to shoot up the rankings as she gets better each and every time we see her play. SA Finest teams are always extremely well coached, and we expect the program success to continue again in 2024.
Key Players
2025 - Leonna Sneed
2026 - Bella Flemings
2026 - Amari Byles
10. Team Lex - 3SSB
Team Lex is back in 2024 after having a difficult 2023 season due to multiple injuries to key players. ‘25 Keeley Parks is fully healthy and showing the nation just how good she really is. We also expect a huge season from ‘26 standout Kamora Pruitt, who continues to improve each season. This Team Lex group is extremely deep and will really get after you on the defensive end.
Key Players
2025 - Keeley Parks
2026 - Kamora Pruitt
2027 - Eve Long
2027 - Finley Chastain
11. Team Takeover - EYBL
Team Takeover is always mentioned as one of the top programs in the country, and this season should be no different. TTO will bring a very strong roster to the court this spring, led by ‘26 Jayla Jackson - a top-3 prospect in her class.
17U Roster
2025 - Zhen Craft
2025 - Mary Amoateng
2025 - Riley Hamburger
2025 - Kennedy Austin
2025 - Maisie Crowley
2025 - Ariana Meriedy
2025 - Princess Moody
2025 - Amirah Anderson
2026 - Jayla Jordan Jackson
2026 - Autumn Fleary
2027 - Qandace Samuels
12. Cal Sparks - EYBL
The reigning EYBL champs will be right in the thick of it again this year. Returning stars ‘25 Grace Knox and ‘25 Aliyahna “Puff” Morris anchor this squad that will have one of the more talented roster in the country. Look for Knox’s recruiting to skyrocket now that she is fully healthy and ready. As always, the Sparks have prospects in every class and it looks like ‘26 Arynn Finley is another one to watch after a breakout year at Etiwanda in California.
Key Players
2025 - Grace Knox
2025 - Aliyahna “Puff” Morris
2026 - Arynn Finley
13. Wisconsin Lakers - GUAA
Bringing back 7 kids from last year's squad makes this team extremely dangerous. College coaches couldn't get enough of this Lakers team last season. They are hands down the most entertaining offensive team in the country with the ball movement and three-point shooting ability they display. Expect a breakout season from ‘26 Natalie Kussow as she is a top 20 player in her class. Making the move from S40 to GUAA shouldn't be a problem for this group and we fully expect to see them in the final four when it's all said and done.
Key Players
2025 - Makena Christian
2025 - Amy Terrian
2025 - Anna Terrian
2026 - Natalie Kussow
14. Example Sports - GUAA
This should be the best team Barry Bradford has put together since starting Example Sports. Led by high-major back court ‘25 Divine Bourrage and ‘25 Destiny Jackson, this team should be able to compete with anyone. Adding ‘26 Kamrah Banks was a huge addition and might be the missing piece for this Example squad.
Key Players
2025 - Divine Bourrage
2025 - Destiny Jackson
2026 - Kamrah Banks
15. HUrban Legends of Jersey - P24
Last season the country was put on notice of just how good ‘25 Mia Pauldo really is. With the other half of the Twin Backcourt out with an injury, Mia was forced to take her game to new heights. She was able to do that and then some by dominating all July with multiple 30+ points games against top competition. Luckily, she will have her sister ‘25 Mya Pauldo, who is also a top player in the 2025 class back this season to help take this team to the top. We cannot wait to see this team in April!
Key Players
2025 - Mia Pauldo
2025 - Mya Pauldo
2025 - Jada Snow
16. Elevate Elite - 3SSB
After winning the 16U Adidas championship in 2023, this team has aspirations of winning the 17U Adidas Nationals in 2024. Bringing the core of this team back led by standouts Calyah DeVillasee, Loygn Greer, and Sanai Green, we fully expect this team to be in the mix for a title.
Key Players
2025 - Calyah DeVillasee
2025 - Logyn Greer
2026 - Sanai Green
17. Legends U - P24
After winning the 16U championship and finishing as runner up in 17U division during the 2023 S40 league season, the Legends U program plans to be in the running for more championships again this year. ‘26 superstar Saniyah Hall is clearly one of the top 3 players in the country after dominating at the 17U level last season, and 6'4 ‘25 Kira Reynolds will anchor the paint on both ends of the floor for this team. Keep an eye on ‘27 Sydney Savoury, who is ready to be a big piece on the top team this season.
Key Players
2025 - Kira Reynolds
2026 - Saniyah Hall
2027 - Sydney Savoury
18. Utah Lady Prospects - 3SSB
The Lady Prospects made a run to the final four at Adidas Nationals in 2023, and are hoping to get over that hump this season. Bringing back stud ‘25 point guard Emilee Skinner makes those goals a lot more achievable. She will be the best guard on the Adidas circuit this season and opponents will have their hands full defending her.
Key Players
2025 - Emilee Skinner
2025 - Sidney Anderson
2025 - Jada Ojukwu
19. Team Curry - GUAA
This team has huge upside after bringing back some key returning players while also adding some new key pieces. Newcomer ‘26 Abuna Roup stands at 6'8, and her presence in the paint will make this team very difficult to score on. Retuning guard ‘25 Kamryn Kitchen had a lot of success at the 17U level last season, and we expect her to take an even bigger step forward in 2024. Don't be surpised to see Team Curry in the GUAA final four at the end of July.
Key Players
2025 - Kamryn Kitchen
2025 - Kate Sears
2026 - Abuna Roup
20. West Virginia Thunder - GUAA - Riego
Adding the #8 player in the 2025 Class in Leah Macy was a huge addition for the WV Thunder Riego squad. She will be one of the top players on the GUAA circuit this season after putting up huge numbers on the EYBL in 2023. Danny Riego will be coaching this highly regarded team and is ready to make his GUAA debut in 2024. We expect this team to be in the mix for a championship come July.
Key Players
2025 - Leah Macy
2025 - Maya Makalusky
2026 - Zaniyah Williams
21. Exodus - EYBL
This Exodus team is much younger than the teams of the past. With a loaded 2026 and 2027 class led by Gigi Battle, Olivia Jones, and Ryan Carter, this team will still be able to compete at the 17U level in 2024. Exodus is well known for wearing teams out with the full court style of defense for 32 minutes straight. Our advice would be, do NOT sleep on this team, as they are going to give every team their best shot.
Key Players
2026 - Gigi Battle
2026 - Olivia Jones
2027 - Ryan Carter
22. Empire State Blue Flames - P24
The three headed monster of Lena Girardi, Camdyn Nelson, and Julia Scott are going to be a nightmare for opposing teams to deal with. ‘25 Nelson is a Syracuse commit and led this team to 16U runner up performance in S40 during the 2023 season. ‘26 Julia Scott handles the dirty work inside for this team, while ‘25 Lena Girardi is a huge addition and could be the missing piece to put this team over the edge this season.
Key Players
2025 - Lena Girardi
2025 - Camdyn Nelson
2026 - Julia Scott
23. Team Trae Young - 3SSB
After not having a program in 2023, Team Trae Young 3SSB is back with Amber Mathurin running the show. This team will be led by her daughter, Nebraska commit ‘25 McKenzie Mathurin, and Oklahoma commit ‘25 Keziah Lofton. Newcomer ‘26 Rieyan Desouze will handle the point guard duties for this team and make them a very tough out on the Addias circuit this season.
Key Players
2025 - Keziah Lofton
2025 - McKenzie Mathurin
2026 - Rieyan Desouze
24. Mac Irvin Fire - P24
This will be a far different roster than the one assembled in 2023 but we expect this group to be just as strong. Mac Irvin Fire teams will always rebound and play defense, no matter who is on the court. ‘25 Nikki Kerstein is a high major player and is expected to pick up the scoring load for the Fire this season. Keep an eye out for ‘26 Alyvia McCorkle who has a great winter season and will be a key contributor on this roster.
Key Players
2025 - Nikki Kerstein
2025 - Monique Mitchell
2026 - Alyvia McCorkle
25. M-14 Hoops - 3SSB
The biggest winner of this off season might have been M-14, landing ‘26 Trinity Jones. Trinity is a game changer with her athleticism and ability to take over games. The supporting cast for M-14 is also very strong which gives them a legitimate shot to win Adidas Nationals this season.
Key Players
2025 - Nora Ezike
2025- Ariella Henigan
2026 - Trinity Jones
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