One of the top national postseason tournaments in high school basketball, the Throne returns for its third year from Mar. 27-29.
Many of the top stars in girls basketball will be in action as eight of the nation’s top teams compete for a national championship in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Here’s a look at the top players to watch in the girls’ bracket at The Throne 2025.
Top players to watch at The Throne
No. 1 Morris Catholic Crusaders (NJ):
Mia Pauldo, G, 5-6, Sr. (Tennessee)
-19.2 points, 5.5 assists, and 3.0 steals per game
-5-star prospect ranked 11th in class by ESPN Hoopgurlz and 16th by 247Sports
-New Jersey’s Gatorade Player of the Year
Mya Pauldo, G, 5-6, Sr. (Tennessee)
-16.2 points, 4.7 assists, and 2.4 steals per game
-4-star prospect ranked 56th in class by ESPN HoopGurlz
More players to watch: Daniella Matus (Loyola Chicago), Jacqueline Edelman, Morgan Fulston
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No. 2 Bishop McNamara Mustangs (MD):
Zhen Craft, F, 6-2, Sr. (Georgia)
-4-star prospect ranked 64th in class by ESOB HoopGurlz and 41st by 247Sports
Qandace Samuels, G/F, 6-2, So.
-4-star prospect ranked ninth in class by both ESPN HoopGurlz and 247Sports
More players to watch: Maisie Crowley (UMBC), Vanessa Harris (Rhode Island), Princess-Alexandria Moody (Providence), Mary Amoateng (George Mason), Nyair McCoy, Nevaeh Roberson
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No. 3 Mater Dei Monarchs (CA):
Addie Deal, G, 6-0, Sr. (Iowa)
-Averaged 19.9 points per game
-5-star prospect ranked 18th in class by ESPN HoopGurlz, ninth by 247Sports
Kaeli Wynn, F, 6-1, Jr.
-17.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game on 43% 3FG (75-172)
-4-star prospect ranked 31st in class by ESPN HoopGurlz
-Status unknown after missing last two months with knee dislocation
More players to watch: Nohe’alani Stores (UC Irvine), Amaya Williams (Grand Canyon), Devyn Kiernan (Southern Utah), Harmony Golightly
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No. 4 Sidwell Friends (DC):
Jayla Jordyn Jackson, G/F, 6-1, Jr.
-19.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game
-5-star prospect ranked ninth in class by ESPN HoopGurlz and eighth by 247Sports
-Washington D.C.’s Gatorade Player of the Year
Autumn Fleary, G, 5-7, Jr.
-14.2 points and 2.5 assists per game
-5-star prospect ranked 16th in class by ESPN HoopGurlz and 17th by 247Sports
Ava Yoon, G, 5-9. Jr. (Princeton)
-10.4 points and 2.1 assists per game on 43% 3FG (50-116)
-3-star prospect ranked 47th in class by 247Sports
Genesis Schneeberg, F, 6-0, Jr.
-9.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per game on 56% FG
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No. 5 Princess Anne (VA):
Micah Ojo, G/F, 6-1, So.
-4-star prospect ranked seventh in Class by both ESPN HoopGurlz and 247Sports
More players to watch:
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No. 6 Bishop Ireton (VA):
Nyla Brooks, G/F, 6-1, Sr. (North Carolina)
-18.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game on 39% 3FG (66-171)
-Virginia’s Gatorade Player of the Year
Theresa Hagans Jr., G, 5-9, Sr. (Pittsburgh)
-11.9 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.5 steals per game on 38% 3FG
Amirah Anderson, G, 5-11, Sr. (Boston College)
-14.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per game on 47% 3FG (78-165)
-4-star prospect ranked 75th in class by ESPN HoopGurlz
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No. 7 Palm Bay (FL):
Jaida Civil, G, 6-0, Sr. (Tennessee)
-18.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 3.3 steals per game
-4-star prospect ranked 32nd in class by ESPN HoopGurlz
-Florida’s Gatorade Player of the Year
Erynn Moffett, F, 5-10, Jr.
-11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.9 steals per game on 57% shooting (61% 2FG)
More players to watch: Carleyssia Wallace, Trishay Collins (Seton Hall)
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No. 8 Christ the King (NY):
Olivia Vukosa, C, 6-5, Jr.
-19.2 points, 17.9 rebounds, 5.5 blocks, and 3.8 assists per game
-New York’s Gatorade Player of the Year
-5-star prospect ranked fifth in class by ESPN HoopGurlz and sixth by 247Sports
Arielle Lopez, G, 5-1, So.
-22.4 points and 4.2 assists per game
More players to watch: Alyssa Hidalgo