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Young Guns: The Class of 2029

**Last updated on March 11, 2026

Tracking the Top Freshmen in Women's College Basketball

The Class of 2029 arrived with massive expectations, led by top recruits Jazzy Davidson and Aaliyah Chavez, who have transitioned seamlessly into collegiate superstardom. While their impact was immediate, the freshman landscape has been shaped as much by absence as by presence; fellow elite prospects Sienna Betts and Emilee Skinner saw their debut seasons hampered by injuries, with Skinner recently announcing a medical redshirt. Yet, the story of the year belongs to Aubrey Galvan, who emerged from off the radar to anchor No. 5 Vanderbilt’s backcourt and claim SEC Freshman of the Year honors.

Which player looks most primed to follow up her freshman year with a breakout sophomore season?
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1

Alicia Tournebize

6-7 |
Center |
South Carolina
south Carolina
A 6’7″ athletic marvel, Alicia Tournebize provides South Carolina with a frontcourt presence rarely seen in the college game. Despite her limited minutes as a mid-season enrollee, Tournebize’s rare size and exceptional athleticism makes her too enticing to put anywhere but #1 in our rankings.

2

Jazzy Davidson

6-1 |
Guard |
USC
The Big Ten Freshman of the Year, Jazzy Davidson has quickly established herself at USC. She leads the Trojans in every major statistical category, displaying impressive two-way versatility.

3

Uche Izoje

6-3 |
Center |
Syracuse
The 2026 ACC Rookie of the Year, Uche Izoje led Syracuse with 14 double-doubles this season. She is an interior force who pairs a 55% shooting clip with 2.7 blocks a game.

4

Blanca Quiñonez ⬆️

6-2 |
Forward |
UConn
The 2026 Big East Freshman of the Year, Blanca Quiñónez has bolstered UConn’s rotation with 10.0 points and 2.2 steals per game. She arrived in Storrs with five years of professional experience and has made an immediate impact.

5

Aaliyah Crump

6-1 |
Guard |
Texas
Despite missing two months early in the season with a foot injury, Crump has returned to the rotation without missing a step, reclaiming her role as a high-impact, two-way floor spacer.

6

Brynn McGaughy

6-3 |
Forward |
Washington
The highest-rated recruit in Washington history, 6’3″ freshman Brynn McGaughy has immediately made an impact, leading the team in blocks while providing interior scoring with a developing outside shot.

7

Cearah Parchment

6-3 |
Forward |
Illinois
A versatile big, Cearah Parchment leads the Big Ten in double-doubles while anchoring the Illinois defense and providing floor spacing.

8

Lara Somfai

6-3 |
Forward |
Stanford
An All-ACC Freshman Team selection, Lara Somfai had 7 double-doubles this season, including a historic 15-point, 23-rebound, 8-assist game.

9

Jaliya Davis

6-2 |
Forward |
Kansas
The Big 12 Freshman of the Year, Jaliya Davis led all freshmen nationally in scoring at 21.0 points per game and is shooting 63%. She has a high-motor interior game, excels in transition and is quickly establishing herself as a cornerstone for Kansas.

10

Aaliyah Chavez

5-10 |
Guard |
Oklahoma
Aaliyah Chavez has lived up to the hype as a freshman, earning Second-team All-SEC honors while leading Oklahoma in scoring with over 18 points per game.

11

Aubrey Galvan

5-6 |
Guard |
Vanderbilt
The 2026 SEC Freshman of the Year, Aubrey Galvan led the Vanderbilt backcourt with 5.9 assists and 2.7 steals per game. She is the engine of Vandy’s offense, with high IQ, timely shooting and a flashy, fun-to-watch style of play.

12

ZaKiyah Johnson

6-0 |
Guard |
LSU
ZaKiyah Johnson has emerged as a rugged and versatile player for LSU. She leads the Tigers’ youth movement with over 10 points and 5 rebounds per game.

2029 Class Profile

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  • Guards: 6
  • Forwards: 7
  • Centers: 2

Elite positional length, averaging nearly 6’2″ anchored by 6’7″ Alicia Tournebize. The backcourt features big guards 6’1″ Jasmine Davidson and 6’1″ Aaliyah Crump, signaling a versatile, positionless style of play in this class.

On the Radar

Sienna Betts

6-4 •
Forward •
UCLA
Sidelined for the first ten games and playing behind six seniors for the #2 Bruins, Sienna Betts saw limited action but her high IQ and playmaking at the forward position makes her one to watch.

Grace Knox

6-2 •
Forward •
LSU
Grace Knox has immediately bolstered the LSU frontcourt with her 64.5% shooting efficiency, mobile, high-energy play and nose for the ball.

Emilee Skinner

6-0 •
Guard •
Duke
A top-five recruit, Emilee Skinner wasn’t able to show much in her debut season at Duke. She played only three games and is medically redshirting to preserve her eligibility.

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