We rank the top ten girls' basketball teams heading into the 2025-26 high school basketball season, led by Long Island Lutheran High School of New York. LuHi Girls Basketball

"Only a year into her collegiate career, Swords already carries the poise and workload of a veteran — and on a team seeking to define its identity once more, she may be the hand needed to guide it." Nice read on Syla Swords, was one of the top freshmen in #ncaaw last year.

As well run of a program as there is in the 🇺🇸. Patiently waiting for the HS season. Until then, practice & prepare accordingly .. be intentional! Rest, recover, & study 🎞️ .. contribute to your culture, & get just a little bit better every day. Then .. go collect W’s!!

Savvy Swords of Long Island Lutheran in New York has the headline-stealing name and the game to match. We tell you about her basketball journey and the obstacles she faced in this week's Shining Bright feature. Savvy Swords LuHi Girls Basketball

#TBT to the first ever high school girls game televised on ESPN networks at the Hoophall Classic! Let’s run it back.

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Savvy Swords is the star of the #1-ranked high school girls' basketball team in the country, Long Island Lutheran. @savvyswords @luhigirlsbasketball

Duke commit, Sanai Green is gearing up to make her return this season and remind everyone that she is one of top 2026s in the country! An extremely talented young lady with extraordinary leadership skills to match. Her elite work ethic, strength, athleticism and unique skill set

Still available 2026. 5’10 strong wing that can do a bit of everything. High level rebounder from her position. Shot 51% from the field, 36% from 3 & 91% from the FT line last season. Picked up offers this summer from Cornell, Brown, Buffalo & Manhattan. DM for more info.

Last 8 LuHi Girls Basketball College commitments since 2024! Two more to go for 2026! Syla Swords: Michigan Kayleigh Heckel: USC -> UCONN Kate Koval: ND -> LSU Lauryn Swann: Arizona -> Rutgers Diora Ressaissi: La Salle Sanai Green: Duke Savvy Swords: Kentucky Emily McDonald:

5⭐️ Olivia Jones had quite the summer, from competing at Rucker Park in NYC, to the Mamba Invitational in LA. OJ also helped lead Team USA to a gold medal at the 16U FIBA AmeriCup in Mexico, starting all 6 games. Expect a big time senior year from one of the top 2026s in the

The latest ESPN HoopGurlz Rankings! Congrats to all the athletes recognized, let’s keep building!

Add Olivia Jones to Vanderbilt to the list! One more to go in the class of 2026

Kentucky signee ESPN #19 2026 Savvy Swords of LuHi caught FIRE against Bishop McNamara at the Capital Invitation‼️🔥

FINAL: LuHi, 63. No. 6. Bishop McNamara, 56. Savvy Swords: 22pts, 8rebs Olivia Jones: 15pts, 3rebs, 3asts Sanai Green: 12pts, 4asts (Welcome back!) Emily McDonald: 7pts, 7rebs Taylor Brown: 7pts, 3asts LuHi improves to 3-0 on the season. Next Game: Saturday, 12/13 v. No. 8.

Vanderbilt signee ESPN #14 2026 Olivia Jones of LuHi was a walking BUCKET against Bishop McNamara at the Capital Invitation‼️🔥

Duke signee ESPN #25 Sanai Green of LuHi seemed to not miss a beat against Bishop McNamara after being sidelined with an injury for over a year‼️🔥

Coming home from DC with 2 Top 10 national wins! FINAL: LuHi, 69. No. 8 St. John’s College, 44 Olivia Jones: 20pts, 4asts Cece Arico: 14pts, 7rebs Taylor Brown: 10pts, 4asts Sanai Green: 9pts, 8rebs, 4asts Savvy Swords: 8pts, 10rebs, 4stls Emily McDonald: 5pts, 8rebs, 4asts

Advancing to the Nike TOC Championship! FINAL: LuHi, 70. No. 11 Bullis (MD), 49. Taylor Brown: 25pts, 8rebs, 3stls Emily McDonald: 20pts, 5rebs Olivia Jones: 16pts, 4asts Savvy Swords: 4pts, 11rebs, 6asts LuHi improved to 7-0 on the year. Next game: Monday, 12/22 v. Bishop

Fast forward 8 months, always representing no matter where in life basketball takes us! Jalen Brunson | NEW YORK KNICKS