The 2025 Army National Guard Hoophall Classic, presented by Spalding, returns to Springfield College’s Blake Arena from Jan. 16-20. Festivities begin with local games on Thursday and national contests taking place Friday through Monday.
This year’s schedule features a handful of games involving some of the top high school girls basketball players in the country.
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Below is a list of players to watch for this weekend and a few highly-rated honorable mentions as well. Player rankings are courtesy of ESPN.
Grace Knox
Team: Etiwanda High School (CA)
Commitment: LSU
ESPN rank: No. 6 in Class of 2025
Games: Monday, Jan. 20 at 9 a.m. vs. Incarnate Word School (MO) on ESPNU
A talented wing with the size and the strength to move up and play as a big, the 6-foot-2 forward has a knack for racking up rebounds and can effectively shoulder the scoring load for any offense. Knox is comfortable with the ball on the perimeter as well, with the speed and athleticism needed to blow by defenders and finish near the rim.
Deniya Prawl
Team: IMG Academy (FL)
Commitment: Tennessee
ESPN rank: No. 14 in Class of 2025
Games: Sunday, Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. vs. Long Island Lutheran (NY) on ESPN2
A 6-foot-1 wing with a smooth jump shot and a quick trigger, Prawl can wreak havoc on the offensive end with her size and ability to stretch the floor. The Toronto native played a key role for Team Canada over the summer at the 2024 FIBA Under-17 World Cup in Mexico, leading the team in rebounds (7.6) and assists (3.7) while adding 11.9 points per game in seven games played, third on the team.
Mia Pauldo
Team: Morris Catholic High School (NJ)
Commitment: Tennessee
ESPN rank: No. 11 in Class of 2025
Games: Saturday, Jan. 18 at 1:30 p.m. vs. Archbishop Mitty (CA) on NBATV
A lightning-quick guard with range and handles, Pauldo can terrorize opponents with her ability to create for herself and her teammates. Sharing the backcourt with her twin sister, Mya (No. 56 in Class of 2025), this dynamic duo provides Morris Catholic with a show-stopping, one-two punch that is hard to contain.
Olivia Vukosa
Team: Christ the King High School (NY)
Commitment: Undecided
ESPN rank: No. 5 in Class of 2026
Games: Friday, Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. vs. Ontario Christian School (CA) on BallerTV; Saturday, Jan. 18 at 9 a.m. vs. Sacred Heart Academy (CT) on BallerTV
A 6-foot-4 center hailing from Croatia, Vukosa has the skill set of a traditional star big with nimble footwork and a soft touch around the rim to score at will. Vukosa averaged a double-double in her seven games for Croatia at the FIBA Under-17 World Cup, leading all participants with 15.6 rebounds per game and 2.6 blocks per game, while placing second in scoring with 19.4 points per game.
McKenna Woliczko
Team: Archbishop Mitty High School (CA)
Commitment: Undecided
ESPN rank: No. 6 in Class of 2026
Games: Friday, Jan. 17 at 4:30 p.m. vs. Sidwell Friends School (D.C.) on BallerTV; Saturday, Jan. 18 at 1:30 p.m. vs. Morris Catholic High School (NJ) on NBATV
A 6-foot-1 forward with an eye for the glass, Woliczko has a well-rounded game that makes her a seamless fit into any offensive system. Her performances at the FIBA Under-17 World Cup helped Team USA go undefeated in seven games and lift the championship trophy, leading the team with 9.6 rebounds per game and placing in scoring with 12.4 per game.
Honorable Mentions
Jordyn Jackson
Team: Sidwell Friends School (D.C.)
Commitment: Undecided
ESPN rank: No. 9 in Class of 2026
Games: Friday, Jan. 17 at 4:30 p.m. vs. Archbishop Mitty (CA) on BallerTV
Savvy Swords
Team: Long Island Lutheran (NY)
Commitment: Undecided
ESPN rank: No. 13 in Class of 2026
Games: Sunday, Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. vs. IMG Academy (FL) on ESPN2
Lara Somrai
Team: Sidwell Friends School (D.C.)
Commitment: Undecided
ESPN rank: No. 16 in Class of 2026
Games: Friday, Jan. 17 at 4:30 p.m. vs. Archbishop Mitty (CA) on BallerTV
Kelis Fisher
Team: IMG Academy (FL)
Commitment: UConn
ESPN rank: No. 27 in Class of 2025
Games: Sunday, Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. vs. Long Island Lutheran (NY) on ESPN2
Kaleena Smith
Team: Ontario Christian High School (CA)
Commitment: Undecided
ESPN rank: No. 1 in Class of 2027
Games: Friday, Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. vs. Christ the King (NY) on BallerTV
