Thirty-five players. Seven states. Three graduating classes.
The inaugural Madison365 Sports Elite 35 recognizes a group of high school girls basketball players who have distinguished themselves across the Midwest.
The list includes state champions and All-State selections, nationally recognized recruits and Division I commits. Some have been producing at the varsity level for several seasons. Others are younger players whose performances have already put them among the most closely followed prospects in their states.
For the inaugural Elite 35, Madison365 Sports selected five players each from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan from the Classes of 2027, 2028 and 2029.
The Elite 35 is a selection, not a ranking.
Players are organized by state and are not listed in numerical order. Selections were based on high school performance, AAU competition, postseason honors, college recruitment, state and national evaluations and performance against high-level competition.
Limiting each state to five players meant leaving out deserving athletes. The Elite 35 isn’t intended to identify every outstanding player in these seven states. It recognizes 35 players whose performances and development have earned them a place in Madison365 Sports’ inaugural class.
Here is the 2026 Madison365 Sports Elite 35.
Wisconsin
Nyajuacni Riak | Madison La Follette | 2028
At 6-foot-4, Nyajuacni Riak possesses a combination of length, mobility and skill that has made her one of the country’s most highly regarded players in the Class of 2028. Riak can affect the game around the basket on both ends of the floor, but her game extends beyond the paint. Her ability to move at her size, defend and make plays from different spots on the floor separates her from many players her age.
The Madison La Follette standout has already competed against elite national competition and has attracted high-major college attention, including scholarship offers from Wisconsin and Florida.
Leah Awe | Stevens Point | 2028
Leah Awe has established herself as one of Wisconsin’s best young guards. Awe can score, create for teammates and pressure the basketball defensively. Her ability to influence different parts of the game has helped her become an important part of a strong Stevens Point program.
During the AAU season, Awe competes with the Purple Aces on the Adidas 3SSB circuit, giving her regular opportunities to play against some of the country’s best players.
Kinsley Ketterhagen | Oostburg | 2028
Kinsley Ketterhagen brings size, skill and versatility to the perimeter. The Oostburg standout has already played an important role in championship basketball at the high school level. She can score from the perimeter, attack the basket, rebound and use her size defensively.
Ketterhagen’s ability to contribute in multiple areas has established her as one of Wisconsin’s premier prospects in the Class of 2028.
Jada Seubert | Stevens Point | 2027
Jada Seubert enters her senior year with one of the strongest résumés in Wisconsin’s Class of 2027. The Stevens Point guard combines scoring ability, toughness and experience against high-level competition. She has been a major part of the success at Stevens Point while continuing to develop against national competition during the AAU season.
Seubert plays with the Purple Aces on the Adidas 3SSB circuit and has committed to Iowa.
Anna Miller | Edgewood | 2027
Anna Miller has been one of Wisconsin’s most accomplished high school guards. The Edgewood standout is a three-time All-State selection and has been at the center of a program that won a state championship in 2024 and returned to the state championship game in 2025.
As a junior, Miller averaged 19.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game, showing an ability to affect games well beyond scoring. She plays with the Wisconsin Lakers on the GUAA circuit during the AAU season and has committed to Wisconsin.
Minnesota
Chloe Johnson | Duluth Marshall | 2028
Chloe Johnson has established herself as one of the premier young guards in the Midwest. Johnson’s ability to create offense, score at multiple levels and consistently produce has made her one of the most closely followed prospects in Minnesota.
She already has extensive experience competing against high-level talent and enters her junior season with a significant national recruiting profile.
Amisha Ramlall | Rosemount | 2027
Amisha Ramlall brings skill, experience and playmaking ability to the Minnesota group. The Rosemount guard can create offense for herself and others and has developed into one of the state’s most accomplished players in the Class of 2027. Ramlall will stay home for college after committing to Minnesota.
Mya Wilson | Hill-Murray | 2027
Mya Wilson brings athleticism and versatility to the perimeter. The Hill-Murray standout has competed against high-level talent throughout her development and has established herself as one of Minnesota’s top senior prospects.
Her ability to contribute in multiple areas of the game has helped build a strong Division I recruiting profile.
Logan Miller | Andover | 2028
Few players on the Elite 35 produced numbers last high school season like Logan Miller. The 6-foot-4 forward averaged 23.5 points and 15.1 rebounds per game as a sophomore while also providing a significant shot-blocking presence.
Miller’s combination of size and production has generated major recruiting attention. Her offer list includes programs such as Iowa, Iowa State, Minnesota, Ohio State and Wisconsin. She competes with Minnesota Fury on the Under Armour circuit during the AAU season.
Beckett Greenway | Providence Academy | 2029
Beckett Greenway may be one of the youngest players on the Elite 35, but she is already an experienced varsity player. As a freshman, Greenway averaged 18.2 points, 5.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game while helping Providence Academy win another state championship.
The guard has already surpassed 1,000 career points and attracted Division I scholarship offers while establishing herself as one of Minnesota’s premier players in the Class of 2029.
Iowa
Jhaliana Guy | Clinton | 2028
Jhaliana Guy has emerged as one of the premier guards in Iowa. The Clinton standout combines athleticism with scoring and playmaking ability. She can create offense with the ball in her hands and has shown the ability to affect the game in several ways.
Guy’s performances at the high school and AAU levels have made her one of the Midwest’s most significant recruits in the Class of 2028.
Melina Snoozy | Bishop Heelan Catholic | 2027
Melina Snoozy has established herself as one of Iowa’s top players in the Class of 2027. The Bishop Heelan Catholic standout brings size and versatility to the perimeter and has consistently tested herself against strong competition.
She enters her senior year as one of Iowa’s most established Division I prospects.
Katie Muller | Dowling Catholic | 2027
Katie Muller gives Iowa another experienced senior guard in the Elite 35. The Dowling Catholic standout has built a reputation as a skilled perimeter player capable of making an impact as both a scorer and playmaker.
Her production and development have established her as one of the state’s top players in the Class of 2027.
Braylyn Birmingham | Norwalk | 2028
Braylyn Birmingham’s ability to put points on the board is difficult to overlook. The 6-foot combo guard has demonstrated the ability to score at all three levels and has already produced a 50-point high school game.
Birmingham also competes with All Iowa Attack during the AAU season and has attracted scholarship offers from multiple Division I programs.
Tenley Levin | Solon | 2029
Tenley Levin represents the next wave of Iowa girls basketball talent. At 6-foot, the Solon combo guard brings size to the perimeter along with basketball IQ, playmaking ability and the versatility to contribute in several ways.
Levin competes with Missouri Phenom during the AAU season and has already established herself among Iowa’s leading prospects in the Class of 2029.
Illinois
Marlee Coleman | Example Academy | 2028
Marlee Coleman brings an intriguing combination of size, athleticism and perimeter skill. The Example Academy standout can create mismatches because of her ability to make plays from different areas of the floor.
Her performances against high-level competition have established Coleman as one of Illinois’ premier prospects in the Class of 2028.
Khloe Nicholson | Quincy | 2028
Khloe Nicholson has developed into another of Illinois’ high-level 2028 prospects.
The Quincy standout can score, create and affect the game in multiple ways. Her production and skill have made her a significant Division I recruit entering her junior season.
Olivia “Liv” Johnson | Carmel Catholic | 2029
Liv Johnson didn’t need long to establish herself as one of Illinois’ premier young players. The Carmel Catholic guard has already gained national attention after her freshman season, combining high-level skill with the ability to produce against varsity competition.
Johnson enters her sophomore season as one of the most closely followed players in the Midwest’s Class of 2029.
Symora Damon | Example Academy | 2027
Symora Damon brings experience and playmaking to the Illinois group. The Example Academy point guard has demonstrated an ability to run an offense, create opportunities for teammates and score when needed.
Damon also competes with Example Sports on the Under Armour circuit and has attracted scholarship offers from programs including Pittsburgh, Ole Miss, Penn State and Marquette.
Mia Gage | Nazareth Academy | 2029
Mia Gage made an immediate impact during her first high school season. The 5-foot-11 guard contributed to a Nazareth Academy team that won the 2026 Class 4A state championship and earned All-State recognition as a freshman.
Gage competes with Team Prime Nation during the AAU season and has already attracted multiple Division I scholarship offers, including DePaul.
Indiana
Janaya Cooper | Fort Wayne Snider | 2028
Janaya Cooper has developed into one of Indiana’s premier young prospects. Her athleticism and ability to attack put consistent pressure on defenses, while her overall skill set gives her the ability to influence the game in several ways.
Cooper enters her junior season as one of the most closely followed players in Indiana’s Class of 2028.
Lillie Graves | McCutcheon | 2027
Lillie Graves enters her senior season as one of Indiana’s most established players. The McCutcheon standout combines size, production and experience and has developed into a significant Division I prospect.
Her high school résumé and continued development have put her among the state’s leading players in the Class of 2027.
Rylee Canaan | South Spencer | 2027
Rylee Canaan has built an impressive high school résumé at South Spencer. Her ability to consistently produce has earned her recognition throughout Indiana and helped establish her as a Division I prospect.
Canaan enters her senior season as one of the state’s most accomplished players in the Class of 2027.
Adah Hupfer | Pendleton Heights | 2027
Adah Hupfer combines size with proven high school production.
The 6-foot-3 forward averaged more than 20 points per game as a junior, was selected to the Indiana Junior All-Star Core Group and earned Supreme 15 Underclass All-State honors. Hupfer competes with IGB on the GUAA circuit during the AAU season and has committed to Northwestern.
Delaney Noll | Homestead | 2028
Delaney Noll combines perimeter size, shooting ability and experience against elite competition. The 5-foot-10 combo guard earned Supreme 15 Underclass All-State honors and has continued to expand her game as both a scorer and creator.
Noll competes with Indiana One on the Nike EYBL circuit and has attracted Division I scholarship offers, including Marquette.
Ohio
Erin Thomas | Princeton | 2028
Erin Thomas has already established herself as one of Ohio’s most productive young guards. She averaged more than 20 points per game last season and earned first-team All-Ohio recognition.
Thomas’ ability to score and create offense has made her one of Ohio’s premier prospects in a deep Class of 2028.
Dakhari Blankumsee | Winton Woods | 2028
Dakhari Blankumsee brings athleticism and versatility to the Ohio group. The Winton Woods standout can put pressure on defenses with her ability to attack and has developed into one of the state’s most sought-after young prospects.
She enters her junior season with a significant Division I recruiting profile.
Sydney Ferguson | St. Vincent-St. Mary | 2028
Sydney Ferguson gives Ohio another high-level player from a particularly strong 2028 class. The St. Vincent-St. Mary standout has continued to build her game against strong high school and AAU competition while attracting Division I recruiting attention.
Her combination of production and long-term potential earned her a spot in the inaugural Elite 35.
Zoe Coleman | Pickerington Central | 2027
Zoe Coleman enters her senior season with proven production against some of Ohio’s best competition. The Pickerington Central standout averaged nearly 18 points per game last season and earned first-team All-Ohio recognition.
Coleman’s ability to produce at the high school level while building a strong college recruiting résumé makes her one of Ohio’s most established players in the Class of 2027.
Bella Swisshelm | West Clermont | 2029
Bella Swisshelm wasted little time making her presence felt in high school basketball. She averaged more than 20 points per game as a freshman and earned first-team All-Ohio recognition.
That level of production so early in her career has already established Swisshelm as one of Ohio’s premier players in the Class of 2029.
Michigan
Sydney Savoury | Belleville | 2027
Sydney Savoury has established herself as one of the Midwest’s premier senior prospects. The Belleville standout combines scoring ability, athleticism and versatility and has played a major role for one of Michigan’s strongest programs.
Her high school success and performance against national competition have made Savoury one of the country’s most closely followed players in the Class of 2027.
Kenna Hunt | Lumen Christi | 2028
Kenna Hunt has developed into one of Michigan’s premier young players. The Lumen Christi standout combines high school production with the skill and versatility that have made her a significant Division I recruit.
She enters her junior season firmly established among Michigan’s leading players in the Class of 2028.
Mia McGregor | Mio-Au Sable | 2027
Mia McGregor has built her reputation through production. The Mio-Au Sable standout has consistently demonstrated an ability to score and take on a major offensive role.
Her high school performances have earned her recognition beyond Michigan and established her as one of the state’s leading senior prospects.
Paisley Stephens | Belleville | 2028
Paisley Stephens gives Belleville two players in the inaugural Elite 35. Stephens has developed into a high-level point guard while playing alongside Savoury in one of Michigan’s strongest high school programs. Her ability to run an offense, defend and contribute in different areas has allowed her to build her own identity within a talented lineup.
She competes with Sports City Angels during the AAU season and has attracted scholarship offers from multiple Division I programs.
Kinley Regnery | South Christian | 2029
Kinley Regnery rounds out the inaugural Elite 35 as one of its youngest selections. The 5-foot-11 combo guard brings size at the position along with perimeter shooting, ball handling and passing ability. She has already made an impact at the varsity level and established herself among Michigan’s most highly regarded players in the Class of 2029.
Regnery competes with Michigan Basketball Academy on the GUAA circuit during the AAU season.
The Inaugural Elite 35
Thirty-five players from seven states make up the inaugural Madison365 Sports Elite 35. The list will change in the years ahead. Players will emerge, roles will grow and new classes will enter the conversation.
For this group, however, the distinction is already theirs.
They are the inaugural Madison365 Sports Elite 35.
