> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.btnscouting.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Breakout Watch: Prospects Set for a Big High School Season - URL: https://www.btnscouting.com/breakout-watch-prospects-set-for-a-big-high-school-season/ - Published: 2026-10-01T18:25:51.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-05T15:06:53.000Z - Author: BTN Admin - Tags: Reports BTN Scouting was courtside to track who’s rising, who’s ready, and who made the most of their moment. This group features high-upside guards, mobile forwards, and modern bigs all showing growth, toughness, and skill in critical evaluation windows. These **Risers** made their presence felt and left no doubt about their trajectory moving forward. ## SCORING GUARD: Greta Layton ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1f/57/1f57678b-668e-4d7b-b8eb-a08d89d35c1f/content/images/2026/09/BTN-COVER--2-.png) ## 5’9” | Guard | Class of 2029 HS: Big Lake (MN) AAU: West Central United [X](https://x.com/gretalayton15?ref=btnscouting.com) [IG](https://www.instagram.com/greta.layton/?ref=btnscouting.com) Big Lake has one of the more intriguing perimeter prospects in Minnesota's Class of 2029\. At 5'9", Greta Layton combines fluid athleticism, size, and advanced instincts that jump off the film. She doesn't lock into one position. Instead, she plays as a multi-positional guard who balances high-volume scoring with real feel for the floor. ### **Scoring Mentality** Layton uses her frame to create mismatches on the perimeter. She changes speeds to beat tight pressure and finishes through contact with good body control. She also rises over smaller guards in the midrange. Because of that versatility, she can run the offense or slide off the ball as the primary scorer. ### **Playmaking** Her vision on the move is what sets Layton apart. She reads rotations a step early, throws accurate skip passes, and hits baseline cutters on time. She plays at a patient pace that keeps defenders from speeding her up or forcing live-ball turnovers. ### **Recruitment** Layton projects as a high-IQ scoring combo guard. She holds an offer from St. Thomas and recently took an unofficial visit. **— BTN SCOUTING** --- ## NEXT-IN-LINE STAR: Charlotte McCurry ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1f/57/1f57678b-668e-4d7b-b8eb-a08d89d35c1f/content/images/2026/09/BTN-COVER--3-.png) ## **6'0**” | Guard | Class of 2029 HS: John Hardin High School (KY) AAU: United Family 17U 3SSB [X](https://x.com/charmccurry?ref=btnscouting.com) [IG](https://www.instagram.com/charmccurry/?ref=btnscouting.com) Few perimeter players in the country match Charlotte McCurry's high-major projection. The 6'0" John Hardin standout fits the modern backcourt mold: positional size, a high-level scoring motor, and the ability to carry an offense. McCurry doesn't play like a young prospect still finding her footing. She controls the floor like a veteran. Her multi-level shot creation and length force defenses to adjust as soon as she starts a set. ### **Scoring Pressure** McCurry uses her size to dictate one-on-one matchups. A quick first step and advanced change-of-direction moves let her get downhill at will and absorb contact at the rim. When defenders go under screens to take away the drive, she punishes them. Her elevation and high release make her pull-up hard to contest. ### **Advanced Playmaking** Scoring headlines her game, but McCurry is just as effective as a creator. She regularly sees double-teams, traps, and box-and-one looks, and none of it rattles her. She reads weak-side help right away and delivers accurate baseline skips and pocket passes out of high ball screens. ### **Defensive Disruption** Her physical tools carry over to defense. McCurry's length and lateral range let her pressure ball-handlers, jump passing lanes with good timing, and protect the rim against smaller guards. ### **National Status & Projection** McCurry plays up with Unite3d Family / Lady Phenom United on the Adidas 3SSB circuit. She has established herself as a BTN Scouting top-tier national prospect and earned MaxPreps All-American honors. She was raised under the daily coaching of her father, John Hardin head coach Jared McCurry, and plays with a maturity that matches her physical tools. Programs looking for a franchise-changing guard who impacts every column of the stat sheet should make her a top priority. **— BTN SCOUTING** ## RIM-READY & RISING: Cami Nauholz ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1f/57/1f57678b-668e-4d7b-b8eb-a08d89d35c1f/content/images/2025/07/BTN-COVER---2025-07-30T061556.747.png) ## 6’2” | Forward | Class of 2027 HS: Lawrence High School (KS) AAU: Della Lamb 17U 3SSB [X](https://x.com/CamiNauholz?ref=btnscouting.com) [IG](https://www.instagram.com/caminauholz/?ref=btnscouting.com) Lawrence High School has a highly projectable frontcourt talent in the Class of 2027\. At 6'2", Cami Nauholz brings positional length and a modern skill set to the paint, and both stand out on film. ### **Inside Scoring** Nauholz uses her frame to control matchups in the paint. She has the length and athleticism to score over multiple defenders. She also does a good job of carving out space to get her shot off around the rim. ### **Defensive Upside** On defense, her length is a disruptive asset. She can stay in front of smaller wings on the perimeter and contest shots at the rim. She is also a disciplined rebounder who goes after defensive boards. ### **Collegiate Commitment** Nauholz tested her game at the highest grassroots level with Della Lamb 17U on the Adidas 3SSB circuit. Her production over the past year made her recruitment take off. She has committed to North Dakota State. ### **What She Means for a Program** Nauholz projects as a two-way modern forward with a high ceiling. She gives a program interior scoring, rebounding, and the defensive versatility to guard multiple positions. NDSU is getting a versatile frontcourt cornerstone who brings length to both ends of the floor. **— BTN SCOUTING** ## VERSATILE WING: Jolie Gudorf ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1f/57/1f57678b-668e-4d7b-b8eb-a08d89d35c1f/content/images/2026/09/BTN-COVER--4-.png) ## 6’0” | Combo Guard | Class of 2028 HS: Brookville High School (OH) AAU: Sport City Angels 16U EYBL [X](https://x.com/jolie%5FGudorf0?lang=en&ref=btnscouting.com) [IG](https://www.instagram.com/jolie%5Fgudorf.0/?ref=btnscouting.com) Brookville has moved into the regional spotlight, and a big guard in the Class of 2028 is driving its postseason runs. Jolie Gudorf combines positional size, defensive instincts, and unselfish playmaking. She controls the tempo of the game and has the physical tools and mature skill set that high-major programs look for. ### **Matchup Control & Perimeter Size** At 6'0", Gudorf gives opposing backcourts an immediate problem. She handles the ball with poise and uses long strides and a quick first step to get past the first line of defense. Once she collapses the defense, she finishes through contact or rises over smaller guards for floaters and pull-up jumpers. ### **Unselfish Flow** Gudorf consistently makes the right play. She keeps the ball moving, finds open teammates, and keeps the offense in rhythm instead of forcing her own shots. ### **Recruitment** Her all-around production has drawn heavy Division I interest early in her career. She holds offers from Eastern Illinois, Wright State, Northern Kentucky, Furman, Cleveland State, Morehead State, Bradley, UMass, Eastern Michigan, Bowling Green, Northern Illinois, Nova Southeastern, Mercyhurst, Marshall, Murray State, and Army. **— BTN SCOUTING** ## SHOOTING FORWARD WITH VERSATILITY: Anna Sudbeck ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1f/57/1f57678b-668e-4d7b-b8eb-a08d89d35c1f/content/images/2026/09/BTN-COVER--6-.png) ## 6’2” | Wing| Class of 2028 HS: Owasso High School (OK) AAU: Tulsa JYD [X](https://x.com/Anna%5FSudbeck?lang=en&ref=btnscouting.com) [IG](https://www.instagram.com/anna.sudbeck24/?ref=btnscouting.com) Oklahoma's Class of 2028 has strong perimeter talent, and Anna Sudbeck leads it. At 6'2", the Owasso standout brings wing size, steady transition impact, and a dangerous outside shot. Sudbeck is a high-efficiency floor-spacer who changes how defenses guard the half court. She doesn't hunt touches. She wins with off-ball movement and a quick, high release that closing defenders struggle to bother. ### **Perimeter Gravity** Sudbeck is a textbook shooter. Her footwork on catch-and-shoot chances is clean, and she stays balanced whether she's drifting to the corner or pulling up in transition. Her size lets her shoot over smaller defenders whenever they go under a screen. That gravity pulls defenses out and opens driving lanes for her teammates. ### **Drive Package** When defenders run hard at her shot, Sudbeck makes them pay. She attacks closeouts with few dribbles and long strides, then finishes through contact. She also runs the floor hard and regularly beats opposing wings for easy baskets before the defense gets set. ### **Recruitment** Her shooting has caught the attention of college staffs. She holds offers from Coastal Carolina, UAB, Central Arkansas, Wichita State, Abilene Christian, Tarleton State, Oral Roberts, and Weber State. **— BTN SCOUTING** ## CONTROL & CRAFT: Amelia Newman ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1f/57/1f57678b-668e-4d7b-b8eb-a08d89d35c1f/content/images/2026/09/BTN-COVER--7-.png) ## 5’11” | Guard | Class of 2028 HS: Whitefield Academy (GA) AAU: HER Elite 16U EYBL [X](https://x.com/AmeliaNewman31?lang=en&ref=btnscouting.com) [IG](https://www.instagram.com/millie.newman31/?ref=btnscouting.com) Whitefield Academy has a backcourt anchor drawing national attention in the Class of 2028\. At 5'11", Amelia "Millie" Newman brings positional size, polished footwork, and a refined scoring package. She doesn't wait for the game to come to her. She imposes her size and IQ from the opening tip, which fits the modern big guard that college staffs prioritize. ### **Elite Three-Level Shot Creation** Newman's perimeter efficiency is what stresses defenses. She has a textbook stroke with a high release, so closing defenders rarely bother her catch-and-shoot jumper. When opponents overplay her shot, she uses a change of pace to attack the closeout. From there she gets downhill and either rises into a midrange pull-up or finishes through contact at the rim. ### **Big-Guard Facilitating** Her court vision turns Newman from a scorer into a complete floor asset. She stays composed against traps and double-teams and uses her size to see over the defense. Her skip passes and pocket passes arrive on time and on target, which rewards cutters and keeps the offense moving. ### **Recruitment Wave** Newman's production with HER Elite on the Nike EYBL circuit has made her a national recruit. Yale extended her first Division I offer, and her list has grown to include Providence, Furman, Jacksonville State, Appalachian State, and North Florida. High-major programs are tracking her closely, highlighted by unofficial visits to Illinois and South Carolina, and she recently visited Jacksonville State. She also carries a 4.0 GPA, which fits the profile of the nation's top academic institutions. **— BTN SCOUTING** ## HEADY & FEARLESS: Aubrey Brown ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1f/57/1f57678b-668e-4d7b-b8eb-a08d89d35c1f/content/images/2026/09/BTN-COVER--8-.png) ## **6'2**” | Forward | Class of 2028 HS: Belle Vernon (PA) AAU: SLAAM 2028 [X](https://www.instagram.com/aubrey.brown20/?ref=btnscouting.com) [IG](https://www.instagram.com/aubrey.brown20/?ref=btnscouting.com) Belle Vernon has a true matchup problem in the Class of 2028\. At 6'2", Aubrey Brown reflects where the modern game is headed. She has the size to win inside and the skill to play on the wing. Brown is a multi-positional forward who is hard to categorize. Whether she's anchoring the paint or stretching the defense, her versatility changes the geometry of the floor. ### **Inside-Outside Hybrid Versatility** Brown can switch roles within a single possession. She seals smaller defenders on the block and uses sound footwork to score around the rim. When a traditional post defender switches onto her, she faces up, puts the ball on the floor, and either drives with long strides or pulls up from three. ### **Defense & Rebounding** Her size and lateral range carry over to defense. She contests drivers without overcommitting or leaving her feet early. Because she rebounds at a high rate, she often skips the outlet pass and pushes the break herself, creating transition offense. ### **Recruitment & Academic Standard** Brown's all-around game has sparked a busy recruitment. Her Division I offers include Iona, Oakland, Robert Morris, Kent State, Mercyhurst, Buffalo, Colgate, Sacred Heart, St. Bonaventure, Cornell, Drexel, Saint Joseph's, and Quinnipiac. She also carries a 3.96 GPA, which meets the standard of high-academic programs nationwide. **— BTN SCOUTING** ## WING SHOOTER: Kathleen Crawley ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1f/57/1f57678b-668e-4d7b-b8eb-a08d89d35c1f/content/images/2025/07/BTN-COVER---2025-07-30T061050.651.png) ## 5’11” | Wing| Class of 2027 HS: Bishop Kenny High School (FL) AAU: Miami Suns 17U EYBL [X](https://x.com/kkcrawley2?ref=btnscouting.com) [IG](https://www.instagram.com/kathleencrawley%5F/?ref=btnscouting.com) Kathleen Crawley pairs championship pedigree with elite efficiency. The 5'11" shooter led Bishop Kenny to the FHSAA Class 4A state championship, the program's first state title in 34 years. Crawley is one of the most consistent perimeter scorers in the country. Defenses have to pick her up as soon as she crosses half court, because she combines a high-volume outside stroke with a mature feel for the game. ### **Perimeter Gravity & Scoring Efficiency** Crawley is a certified shooting threat. Her mechanics are clean and her release is quick. She hurts defenses on catch-and-shoot looks, coming off baseline screens, and pulling up in transition. Her size lets her shoot over closing guards. That gravity bends defensive schemes and opens the paint for her teammates. ### **Creating Off Her Gravity** When defenders run hard at her shot, Crawley can make them pay. She handles the ball with poise, beats closeouts with long strides, and finishes through traffic at the rim. ### **Collegiate Commitment** Crawley's play with the Miami Suns on the Nike EYBL circuit drew national attention. She is committed to the College of Charleston. **— BTN SCOUTING** ## BUCKET-READY: Kenna Hunt ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1f/57/1f57678b-668e-4d7b-b8eb-a08d89d35c1f/content/images/2025/07/BTN-COVER---2025-07-30T064733.635.png) ## 5’10” | Guard | Class of 2028 HS: Lumen Christi (MI) AAU: Legends U 16U [X](https://x.com/KennaHunt22?lang=en&ref=btnscouting.com) [IG](https://www.instagram.com/kennahunt/?hl=en&ref=btnscouting.com) Programs looking for size, toughness, and playmaking in the backcourt should start in Michigan. Kenna Hunt is the No. 1-ranked player in the state's Class of 2028\. At a strong 5'10", the Lumen Christi standout fits the modern combo guard who controls the floor. Hunt plays with a physical poise that is rare for her age. She led the Titans to their first MHSAA state championship and impacts every column of the stat sheet on both ends. ### **Rim Pressure & Scoring Versatility** Hunt creates immediate problems for opposing backcourts. Her change of pace and strong frame let her absorb contact on the way to the rim and finish through traffic. When defenses go under screens to take away the drive, she has the body control to hit a midrange pull-up or knock down threes with consistent form. ### **Elite Floor Mapping & Tempo Control** Her vision out of the dribble is what makes Hunt a true floor general. She reads rotations a step ahead, draws double-teams, and fires cross-court skips to open shooters. Full-court pressure doesn't speed her up. She keeps her turnovers low while running the offense. ### **National Recruitment & Status** Hunt's play on the circuit with Legends U has started a national recruiting race. She holds more than 30 Division I offers, including Power 4 programs Arizona State, Iowa State, Virginia Tech, Florida State, and Michigan State. High-major programs across the country are watching the top-50 national prospect closely. **— BTN SCOUTING** --- ## TRADITIONAL POST: Erin Donald ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1f/57/1f57678b-668e-4d7b-b8eb-a08d89d35c1f/content/images/2026/09/BTN-COVER--9-.png) ## 6’3” | Post | Class of 2029 HS: Incarnate Word Academy (MO) AAU: Phee Elite 15U Stricker [X](https://x.com/erin%5Fdonald1013?ref=btnscouting.com) [IG](https://www.instagram.com/%5Ferindonald?stkn=OW50OW41NzhsdWg5&ref=btnscouting.com) When size meets a championship culture and a nonstop motor, you get a blue-chip interior presence. In the Class of 2029, that's Erin Donald. The 6'3" Incarnate Word Academy center is building a reputation as one of the top post anchors in her class. She takes up space and changes game plans as soon as she steps on the floor. ### **Secondary Efforts** Donald refuses to be outworked on the glass, and it stands out on film. She chases misses with a nonstop motor, positions her body well to secure defensive boards, and starts the break quickly. On the offensive glass, her strong lower half and soft hands help her win position against physical defenders. ### **Post Footwork** Many young centers rush in the paint. Donald doesn't. She plays at a patient pace and seals her defender early, establishing deep post position before the entry pass is thrown. Once she catches it, her footwork works over either shoulder, and she finishes with soft touch and good body control. ### **High-Major Recruitment & Dual Sport Athlete** Donald's ceiling has started a national recruitment. She holds offers from Bellarmine and Murray State and has taken unofficial visits to Illinois State and Murray State. Interest is building as she plays key minutes with Phee Elite. She is also a national-level middle blocker in volleyball. That is a clear sign of the footwork, lateral range, and vertical timing that carry over to her basketball profile. **— BTN SCOUTING** --- ## STEADY FORWARD: Brinley Anderson ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1f/57/1f57678b-668e-4d7b-b8eb-a08d89d35c1f/content/images/2026/09/BTN-COVER--10-.png) ## 6’1” | Forward | Class of 2027 HS: Ventura High School (CA) AAU: PROformance Los Angeles 17U EYBL [X](https://x.com/805Brinley?ref=btnscouting.com) [IG](https://www.instagram.com/brinley%5Fanderson%5F/?ref=btnscouting.com) Brinley Anderson plays with maturity and an advanced feel for the game that breaks down traditional game plans. She isn't limited to the low post. Anderson can stretch the defense, facilitate from the high post, and win with physicality inside. She combines spatial IQ, three-level scoring, and a steady double-double motor. ### **High Post Facilitator** Anderson makes good decisions with the ball. From the elbow, she reads cutters, finds open shooters, and keeps the offense moving. That ability makes her a hub rather than just a finisher. ### **Defense & Rebounding** On defense, Anderson uses her length and positional discipline to guard multiple frontcourt spots. She contests shots without getting into early foul trouble and chases misses with a physical motor. Because she rebounds at a double-double rate, she often pushes the break herself to start early offense. ### **Collegiate Commitment** Anderson is committed to Westmont College. ### **Grassroots Validation** Anderson has proven herself against top national competition on the Nike EYBL circuit with PROformance Los Angeles 17U. Those high-stakes minutes have sharpened her quickness and defensive flexibility. She'll arrive on campus ready to contribute as a two-way winner. **— BTN SCOUTING**