The Sporting News 2024-25 High School Girls Basketball Sophomore All-America Team is comprised of three teams made up of five players each. Congratulations to all of the Class of 2027 student-athletes who were selected!
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Sporting News Girls Basketball Sophomore All-America First Team
Sydney Savoury, G, Belleville, 6-0
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Michigan's Gatorade Player of the Year powered Belleville to MHSAA D1 state title with 27.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 3.4 steals on uncommon shooting efficiency – 60.4% overall and 48.9% from three.
Kaleena Smith, G, Ontario Christian, 5-6
After leading the Knights to national relevance as a freshman, Smith led them to national title contention as a sophomore – and retained her status as the No. 1 player in the Class of 2027. The L.A. Times Player of the Year averaged 23.2 points, 8.1 assists, and 4.5 steals on 51/36/87 shooting splits as Ontario Christian won its first CIF-Southern Section Open Division title.
Micah Ojo, G/F, Princess Anne, 6-1
The top player on the No. 14 team in the country. Ojo averaged 18.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.0 steals, and 2.2 blocks a game for Virginia's top team and VHSL champion, which went undefeated excluding a one-point loss at The Throne national tournament.
Jordyn Palmer, G/F, Westtown, 6-2
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The No. 4 prospect in the Class of 2027, Palmer dominated on all fronts for Pennsylvania's top team and PISAA state champion. She averaged 21.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 3.1 blocks and 2.6 steals per game and scored 26 points in Westtown's state title victory.
Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka, G/F, Bullis, 6-2
The 5-star wing ran the show for a nationally-ranked Bullis team that took down many of the top programs in the country. Wilson-Manyacka averaged 18.5 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.3 steals, 1.6 assists, and 1.3 blocks a game, and her defensive impact was even larger than her numbers suggest.
Sporting News Sophomore All-America Second Team
Haylen Ayers, G, University School of Jackson, 6-0
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Ayers led the Bruins to a 24-4 record and the TSSAA D2 Class A state semifinals with 21.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game.
C’india Dennis, G, Creekside, 5-4
Dennis ran the show with 20.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 3.8 steals as Creekside went 32-0 and won a GHSA 4A state title. Among her top performances were a 54-43 semifinals upset of Marist in which she recorded 30 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals on 11-15 shooting.
Kie'Aundria Acree, G/F, Monroe, 6-0
One can only imagine what the 4-star wing's numbers will look like in a season or two after her sophomore year state line. Acree averaged 31.1 points, 15.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 4.0 steals, and 3.7 blocks per game shooting 52% FG and 39% 3FG for the 24-6 state quarterfinalist.
Qandace Samuels, G/F, Bishop McNamara, 6-2
Samuels helped lead Bishop McNamara to a WCAL title, a state title, and national title consideration with 14 points and four rebounds a night, including 30 points in the state finals.
Nation Williams, F/C, Las Vegas Centennial, 6-2
A 4-star recruit considered by many to be the top power forward and/or post in her class. Williams powered Centennial back to state championship glory putting up 17.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.8 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game on 54% shooting.
Sporting News Sophomore All-America Third Team
Jezelle "GG" Banks, G, Ursuline Academy, 5-8
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The 5-star point guard carried a heavy load as the Raiders reached the state semifinals and nearly knocked off eventual champion Caravel Academy. Banks averaged 21.7 points, 4.8 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.1 steals per game for the season.
Jemini Mitchell, G/F, Cypress Springs, 6-2
Mitchell was a force for the nationally-ranked Panthers (30-4), averaging 22.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2.2 steals shooting 51% overall and 40% from downtown.
Jessie Moses, G, Westtown, 5-10
Moses lifted Westtown to an overpowering PAISAA state championship run with 19 points, three assists, and three steals a game shooting 50.3% FG and 40.7% 3FG. She has since transferred to IMG Academy.
Bella Owumi, G, St. Mary's, 6-0
St. Mary's went 25-3 with an MIAA Division 3 state crown thanks largely to 17.1 points, 13.7 rebounds, 4.5 steals, and 3.8 assists a night from Owumi.
Dasia Scott, F, Principia, 6-2
Scott led Principia to an MSHSAA Class 3 state championship averaging 17.7 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 2.6 steals per game.