NPH Girls Player Rankings — Class of 2029
The future isn’t waiting. It’s already rumbling through Canadian gyms — from provincial championships to the 2025 NPH Girls Showcase and national-team training environments across the country. This year’s cycle spotlighted the best young talent from coast to coast, with players making statements through Team Ontario and Québec programs, CNIT championships, and major showcase performances.
After a spring and summer filled with national breakthroughs, provincial titles, and standout showings at the NPH Girls Showcase, the Class of 2029 has a pulse: size at the rim, fearless guards, and wings who can both switch and score.
Here’s our Top 10 — the next generation shaping Canadian basketball.
1. Gabriella Fajemirokun — 6’5 C | Crestwood Preparatory College (ON)
Already a national standout, Fajemirokun suited up for Team Canada’s U16 Women’s National Team at the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup—an experience that sharpened her pace and poise against elite competition. At 6’5, she anchors the paint with commanding rim protection and expanding touch inside. Her blend of size, mobility, and discipline makes her the prototype modern post.
2. Makayla Scott-Bush — 6’0 F| St. Mary’s (Lancaster, NY)
A multi-award winner with pedigree beyond just +local play — Makayla was invited as one of the few Canadian girls to compete at OTE Arena / Bubble Academy, showcasing her against top U.S. peers. She’s also earned MVP honors in Ontario Basketball Association (OBA) championship play. Her power, versatility, and leadership let her defend multiple positions, rebound, and score in traffic. She’s one of the most complete two-way players in this class.
3. Zaria Eniojukan — 6’1 G/W | Crestwood Preparatory College (ON)
Facing elite prep talent year-round, Eniojukan plays with balance and confidence. She scores from all three levels — attacking off the dribble, spotting up from deep, or finishing through contact. Her length and IQ give her real versatility, and her consistency keeps her among Ontario’s best. Daughter of York U women’s head coach Christa Eniojukan, she has the basketball atmosphere in the gym and at home.
4. Taya Willemsen — 6’5 C | Southwest Academy (ON)
A cornerstone of Team Ontario’s U15 program, Willemsen is one of the country’s most dominant interior defenders. Her timing as a rebounder and shot-blocker is elite for her age, and she continues to expand her offensive touch and footwork. A matchup-changing big who anchors any lineup she joins.
5. Iva Crepnjak — 5’11 W | Earl Marriott Secondary (BC)
British Columbia’s top 2029 prospect, Crepnjak’s résumé includes B.C. provincial-team play and Nike EYBL exposure with Kia Nurse Elite. Her defensive versatility and positional awareness make her a complete two-way wing — proof that elite talent continues to rise out west.
6. Osnia Coulibaly — 5’10 F | École secondaire Saint-Exupéry (QC)
A standout for Québec’s provincial program and central to Drop Off Elite’s CNIT Junior Girls Division championship, Coulibaly’s toughness and motor define her game. She’s physical on both ends, dominates the glass, and thrives in transition. In the 2025 Girls Club circuit, she averaged 17.3 points per game and led in rebounds while carrying her team’s interior presence.
Her two-way consistency and championship experience make her one of Québec’s most exciting forwards.
7. Laila Ashley — 5’6 G | Royal Crown Academic School (ON)
Ashley broke out through OBLx and Ontario provincial-championship play, where her defensive energy and shot-making flipped momentum. Fast, aggressive, and fearless — she brings life to every possession. Her confidence and pace are pushing her quickly into national conversation territory.
8. Selena Daley — 5’7 G | Crestwood Preparatory College (ON)
Daley’s exposure through Kia Nurse Elite’s Jr EYBL program shows in her poise. Comfortable versus top U.S. competition, she runs the floor with maturity and controls tempo. A steady guard who values each possession and continues to refine her perimeter game.
9. Orlane Simo — 5’10 G/F | École secondaire St-Laurent (QC)
Simo was instrumental in Drop Off Elite’s CNIT Junior Girls Division title, contributing defense, rebounding, and inside scoring. Active in Québec’s provincial circuit, she continues to grow as a two-way wing capable of impacting every level of the game.
10. Claire Daley — 5’10 G | Niagara Prep (ON)
Daley’s invite to Canada Basketball’s U16 assessment camp signals growing national recognition. Now with Niagara Prep, she’s refining leadership and decision-making against older competition. Her smooth mechanics and composure give her long-term guard potential at the national level.
Final Buzzer
Canada’s Class of 2029 is already being battle-tested — provincial programs, national-team selections, AAU circuits, provincial championships, and showcases have shaped this group faster than ever. Each name on this list reflects skill, grit, championship mentality, and readiness to compete beyond their years.
The future isn’t waiting — it’s already in the gym.
