Top NOVA Freshman Heading Into the Live Period

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2029 recruiting class is already shaping up to be another group loaded with college prospects and emerging talent. Here is a look at some 2029 prospects that college coaches and recruiting analysts will have an early eye on throughout the spring and summer travel season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2440984"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a077f310bf69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the state's top freshmen, Ragland is a skilled and physical forward who combines strength, toughness, and a high basketball IQ with consistent production on both ends of the floor. A versatile scorer, he can impact the game in multiple ways offensively while also rebounding at a high rate and bringing a strong competitive edge defensively. Ragland plays with maturity and feel beyond his years, and a combination of skill, motor, and versatility. He is playing this spring with DC Assault on the New Balance P32 circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3538912"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a077f310bfb6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harris is a coach's son who brings a strong combination of size, feel for the game, and above average athleticism to the perimeter. He plays with a high basketball IQ, understands spacing and decision making, and consistently impacts winning with his overall approach to the game. Harris is also a capable shot maker who can stretch the floor and score within the flow of the offense. He is playing this spring with Team Takeover on Nike's EYBL circuit, where his versatility and feel continue to stand out against high level competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3538915"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a077f310bfdf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clegg is a strong, athletic, and versatile freshman guard with a high ceiling and a very bright future. A high academic prospect, he already shows the ability to score at all three levels while impacting the game with his physical tools, toughness, and overall feel. Clegg is also a very good defender who competes consistently on that end of the floor and has the versatility to guard multiple positions. He should be a fun prospect to follow this offseason with Team Takeover.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3538918"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a077f310c002"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Towe earned First Team All-District honors for Hayfield this season and continues to emerge as one of the more intriguing young backcourt prospects in the 2029 class. A skilled scoring guard, he is capable of putting the ball in the basket at all three levels and plays with a polished offensive feel for his age. Towe changes speeds well, creates separation off the dribble, and consistently makes smart decisions with the basketball in his hands. Combined with his high basketball IQ and scoring instincts, he has a very bright future as a backcourt prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3538919"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a077f310c024"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Farrell is a high scoring combo guard with a polished offensive skill set and very good command of the basketball for a young prospect. He is capable of creating his own offense off the bounce, consistently getting to his spots and making plays with confidence and poise. Farrell plays under control, shows maturity in his decision making, and has the ability to impact the game as both a scorer and playmaker. He is playing this offseason with DC Assault.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->