Sabrina Ionescu
Sabrina Ionescu, the No. 4 prospect in the nation, started with more than 50 scholarship offers and had narrowed her choices down to California and Oregon before the start of the early signing period. But then the 5-foot-10 guard wasn't quite ready to put pen to paper. She has decided to hold off until April, and her coach at Miramonte (Orinda, California) says she'll be worth the wait. "Her style is so smooth," Kelly Sopak said. "It's not a dominating style. She understands momentum and feel and knows where her teammates are and gets them involved. Before you know it, she has 20 points and double-figure assists, and it looks effortless."
Tyasha Harris
Tyasha Harris, a 5-10 point guard and No. 27 prospect in the nation, has led Heritage Christian (Indianapolis) to two straight Indiana state titles. She's athletic, smart, a good shooter and a good passer. It seems as if the only thing Harris hasn't done is decide on a school. And there's a good reason for that. Harris says she has noticed the trend of college players transferring after a year or two, and she's taking the extra steps to make sure that isn't her fate. "I'm very observant," Harris said. "But [the recruiting process] has been hard. It feels like I was a freshman or sophomore a minute ago. High school has gone by so fast."
Victoria Patrick
Victoria Patrick, a sharp shooter from Edgewater (Orlando, Florida) has that special quality that so many coaches are looking for -- the ability to score. The 5-8 guard, who was once pointed toward Xavier, has played against the best the country has to offer on the summer circuit and has shown that she belongs. She has range to the arc and seems to be getting better by the day.
Dorian Sharp
A 6-foot wing from North Pitt (Greenville, North Carolina), Dorian Sharp has another special quality that captivates college coaches -- athleticism. The perimeter prospect has mixed her athletic skills with good size in the backcourt to become a coveted target for Division I coaches all around the country. She's also a quick leaper and a good rebounder.
Arella Guirantes
The No. 98 prospect in the espnW HoopGurlz Top 100 reclassified from 2015 and has found a new home in Bradenton, Florida, at IMG Academy. Arella Guirantes is playing on the IMG postgraduate team and made a statement earlier this month when she single-handedly kept her team in the game against Santa Fe College by dropping 55 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in defeat. Guirantes followed that up with a 33-point outburst against College of Central Florida the next day. The takeaway for college coaches? Guirantes can score -- inside, outside, off the dribble, you name it.
Felicia Aiyeotan of Blair poses with basketballs.
Courtesy Carly Leifken
Felicia Aiyeotan could be a true impact player at the next level.
Lawrencia Moten
Remember a fellow by the name of Lawrence Moten? The guy who owns the all-time scoring record at Syracuse? Meet his daughter. Lawrencia Moten is a 6-3 center at the Bullis School (Potomac, Maryland). She's got a long frame, a big wingspan and good mobility. She's expanding her offensive skill set as you read this. She wants to major in journalism, and following her dad's footsteps to Syracuse is her dream. But there's also a strong pull to the Ivy League, and several HBCUs have come calling as well.
Felicia Aiyeotan
A 6-9 (yes, 6 feet, 9 inches) center from Lagos, Nigeria, Felicia Aiyeotan helped lead Neumann & Goretti (Philadelphia) to a 30-0 record and a national title as a junior. She has since transferred to Blair Academy in New Jersey, where she's sure to continue her development. She's a shot-blocking whiz with a rapidly improving offensive game. How's this for a bottom line? She can alter the game on both ends of the floor. She has been heavily pursued by Virginia, Penn State and others and had planned for some time to wait until April to sign. Earlier this fall, Aiyeotan said she considers three questions with each of her candidates: "Where am I going to get the best education? Am I comfortable there? Am I going to play?"
Nari Garner
Let's start with her name. Nari Garner is the daughter of Charlie Garner, who spent 11 years playing running back in the NFL. Now to her game. The 5-7 shooting guard at Freedom (Tampa, Florida) has played against the nation's best and held her own. She's athletic and has deep range on her shot. She complements that range with the ability to penetrate off the dribble. A sleeper to some, Garner, who averaged 10.8 points and 5.7 assists at Freedom as a junior, is starting to look more and more like a sure bet.
