McDonald's All Americans is home to twenty-four of the top 29 prospects.
We take a closer look at the All Americans in the recruiting class, how they have developed and what they will bring to their respective college programs before they play in the historic event in Chicago on March 29.
F Janiah BarkerMontverde Academy (Fla.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 3 Signed with: Georgia
Team USA Basketball won the gold medal in the World Cup. Her game has been followed for a long time because she is one of the most talented players in the class. Her combination of size, strength, agility and skill makes her a candidate to play for a long time. She has the ability to score the ball and space the floor.
F/P Raegan BeersValor Christian HS (Colo.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 10 Signed with: Oregon State
One of the most impressive players in the class is Beers. She has a strong frame and agility. She can handle the ball and create off the dribble. She is one of the best passers in the class. Oregon State has a track record of developing successful post players, and Beers can be the next.
P Lauren BettsGrandview HS (Colo.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 1 Signed with: Stanford
Betts is the top center in the class, a two-time USA Basketball gold medalist, and the youngest member of the U19 World Cup team. The player of the year from Colorado will bring a traditional inside presence to a program that has a history of post development and utilization in both the triangle and Princeton offense schemes.
F/P Isuneh BradyCathedral Catholic HS (Calif.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 5 Signed with: UConn
Brady has an old-school feel to her game. She is a threat to knock down the 3-pointer and can be powerful inside. When she gets to the University of Connecticut, her passing ability could help her. The floor opens up when a team can run its offense through a forward or post.
G KK BransfordMount Notre Dame HS (Ohio)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 29 Signed with: Notre Dame
Bransford is one of the toughest opponents in the class. She is so strong and physical on the perimeter that it is difficult for defenses to keep her from touching the paint. She has a good feel for the post-up game, which allows for good touches and facilitation from close to the rim. Bransford can be a physical defender for Notre Dame.
G Paris ClarkLong Island Lutheran HS (N.Y.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 21 Committed to: Arizona
Clark is one of the best rebounders from the perimeter in her class. Over the past couple of years, she has fine-tuned her skills to add consistency to her 3-ball range, as well as her footwork and handle to create off the dribble. She has an instinct for defense. She is going to Arizona with Maya Nnaji.
G Talaysia CooperEast Clarendon HS (S.C.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 18 Signed with: South Carolina
Cooper is a guard with great talent and creativity. She gets to the paint for easy scores or drop-offs because of her length and size. She will bring playmaking and defensive skills to South Carolina, as she is dynamic in the open court.
F/W Timea GardinerFremont HS (Utah)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 6 Signed with: Oregon State
USA Basketball and GEICO national championship appearances are just some of the things that Gardiner has done. She is a versatile forward who can play inside and outside. She will be like a Taya Corosdale at Oregon State.
PG Aaliyah GaylesSpring Valley HS (Nev.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 8 Committed to: USC
There is a natural ability for Gayles to make plays. The way she attacks off the dribble and finds ways into her jumper, runners or floaters is amazing. She has a handle that allows her to get to spots. She will be a great defensive player at USC.
PG Chance GrayWinton Woods HS (Ohio)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 7 Signed with: Oregon
Gray will fit right in at Oregon because of her ability to shoot the ball and play off the dribble. She is a quick guard who can push the ball and play out of the ball screen, as well as put a lot of pressure on the opposing guards defensively. The second-ranked recruiting class in the country includes Gray and VanSlooten.
PG Ashlon JacksonHardin Jefferson HS (Texas)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 16 Signed with: Duke
Jackson is showing some competitive fire. She has a range on her 3-ball, but she also knows how to navigate ball screens for scoring or facilitating. Jackson draws teams together with his leadership intangibles. She will continue to grow under Kara Lawson at Duke.
W Gabriela JaquezAdolfo Camarillo HS (Calif.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 19 Signed with: UCLA
One of the most competitive players in the class is Jaquez. She can play on the perimeter or guard someone inside, she just gets the job done on both ends of the floor. She has added skills to her offensive game and her stock has gone up. She is part of the top class headed to UCLA.
G Flau'jae JohnsonSprayberry HS (Ga.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 26 Signed with: LSU
Johnson has a lot of potential. Since hitting the national radar, her game has gotten better. She's known for her aggressiveness off the dribble and has improved her range on her 3-ball. She is fun to watch in the full court. Kim Mulkey is one of the most gifted players in this class.
G Ta'Niya LatsonAmerican Heritage HS (Fla.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 14 Signed with: Florida State
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W/F Darianna Littlepage-BuggsClassen HS (Okla.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 17 Signed with: Baylor
The most versatile defender in the class is Littlepage-Buggs. Her length and competitiveness help her match up. She has one of the best pull-up jumpers in the class and knows how to get to her spots. A player who can rebound well from the wing/forward position is going to be getting a player.
PG/G Indya NivarApex Friendship HS (N.C.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 20 Signed with: Stanford
Nivar has been growing over the past three years. A gifted guard with a strong frame, she has gotten more aggressive in her offense over the past year. She can lead the offense or be the focal point for clutch buckets. A versatile perimeter player is going to be joining the team.
F Maya NnajiHopkins HS (Minn.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 9 Signed with: Arizona
Nnaji has a type of game. She is good in the back-to-the-basket game, as well as driving the ball from the high post and midpost areas. Her face-up game sets her apart. She can stretch the defense. Nnaji will be able to help with the paint in Arizona.
P Kyla OldacreWilliam Mason HS (Ohio)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 25 Signed with: Miami
Her timing and feel in the post make her stand out. She has the best back-to-the-basket game in her class, which leads to quality buckets, and she has strong instincts in the paint. She reads double-teams well and is efficient when she gets the ball. She has improved her conditioning over the past year. The post is complete in Miami.
F/W Ayanna PattersonHomestead HS (Ind.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 4 Signed with: UConn
The most jumping and leaping ability in the class is held by Patterson. She has gone crazy with two-handed dunks. She is fast and powerful. She can handle the ball, post up, and shoot from the 3. A player with major potential is going to play for the University of Connecticut.
F/W Justine PissottRed Bank Catholic HS (N.J.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 11 Signed with: Tennessee
Pissott is not shy to pull from deep on her shot. She used to be a floor spacer who could put the ball on the floor and create off the dribble. She can fit in a lot of systems and schemes because of her overall skill and understanding of the game. She is a good passer and shows leadership intangibles. She brings a lot of competitiveness to Tennessee.
PG Kiki RiceSidwell Friends School (D.C.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 2 Signed with: UCLA
Rice is considered to be the top guard in the class. Sidwell Friends is the top ranked high school team in the country. Rice won a gold medal at the U18 3x3 World Cup. She will bring a combo guard presence to the UCLA team.
F Grace VanSlootenIMG Academy (Fla.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 13 Signed with: Oregon
One of the most competitive players in the class is VanSlooten. She leaves her mark with her defensive effort and rebound, and she brings a blue-collar physicality to the game. Her overall skills give her the ability to stretch the floor. She joins fellow Oregon signee and Sports City U club teammate Chance Gray in the second-ranked recruiting class headed to Eugene.
F/P Ashlyn WatkinsCardinal Newman School (S.C.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 12 Signed with: South Carolina
Watkins has gone crazy with dunks. She glides up and down the court, is a good rebounder and also blocks shots. She has been able to knock down the perimeter jumper due to her improved touch and range. She has the potential to be a great defensive player for a loaded South Carolina roster.
G Ruby WhitehornDetroit Edison Public Academy (Minn.)2022 espnW 100 ranking: 15 Signed with: Clemson
Whitehorn is a gifted player with the ball in her hands. She seems to have a solution when opposing defenders throw at her. She can weave her way with her feet to score. She is a big guard who can finish inside and knock down the 3 off the catch and dribble. She has an immense offensive talent.
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