SBLive's Sophomore All-American girls basketball teams: Breakout lifts Aaliyah Chavez to top of class

All five players on the first team are ranked in the top 10 in the country by ESPN.com

SBLive Sports published its overall 2022-23 All-American girls basketball teams in April.

Now, it's time to break it out by returning classes.

Last time - Class of 2024.

Next up - Class of 2025.

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SBLIVE'S SOPHOMORE ALL-AMERICAN TEAMS

FIRST TEAM

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F Dee Alexander, Purcell-Marian (OH)

No. 4 prospect of 2025 by ESPN.com, Alexander lifted the Cavaliers to an OHSAA Division 2 state title, averaging 25.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.5 steals per game.

F/C Sienna Betts, Grandview (CO)

Fifth-ranked prospect in her class carried the Wolves to Class 6A state title with 21.4 points, 16.5 rebounds, 3.8 blocks, and 3.3 assists per game on 61-percent shooting.

G Aaliyah Chavez, Monterey (TX)

After turning in perhaps the strongest sophomore season in the country, this is No. 1 player in country. Averaged insane 30.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 3.1 steals per game for Plainsmen.

G/F ZaKiyah Johnson, Sacred Heart (KY)

Might be top on-ball defender in this class, she is No. 3 prospect overall - and paced school to KHSAA state championship, averaging 22.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 2.0 steals per game.

G Mia Pauldo, Morris Catholic (NJ)

Tenth-ranked prospect in her class averaged 18.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3.9 steals per game in leading Crusaders to a Non-Public B state title - and appearance at the State Champions Invitational.

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SECOND TEAM

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G/F Jazzy Davidson, Clackamas (OR)

Lightning-fast playmaker led Cavaliers to convincing OSAA 6A state championship, and is No. 2 prospect in class (via ESPN.com). She averaged 21.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.8 steals, and 2.5 assists per game.

F/C Leah Macy, Mercy Academy (KY)

All this five-star recruit does is rack up double-double efforts. She averaged one as a ninth grader - and was even better last winter for one of Kentucky's top teams. Rising star with unlimited inside-outside potential.

G Aliyahna "Puff" Morris, Etiwanda (CA)

After being named state freshman of the year by Cal-Hi Sports in 2021-22, Morris took leap assophomore to help lift Etiwanda to first Open Division state title. Averaged 17.3 points, 4.7 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.6 steals per game.

G Keeley Parks, Norman (OK)

Eighth-rated prospect in her class did it all for the OSSAA 6A state finalist. Parks averaged 20.3 points, 5.4 steals, 4.5 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game on 50-percent shooting.

F/C Kira Reynolds, South Bend Washington (IN)

Four-star recruit helped lead Panthers to a 27-1 record with 16.1 points, 12.0 rebounds, 5.8 blocks, and 2.8 assists per game while shooting at a 60-percent clip.

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THIRD TEAM

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G Aubrey Beckham, Hebron Christian (GA)

Beckham ran the show for Hebron Christian, the 32-0 GHSA AAA state champion. Four-star recruit averaged 16.1 points and 5.9 assists per game.

F Nyla Brooks, Bishop Ireton (VA)

Helped d Cardinals navigate one of nation's toughest schedules. Tennessee commit averaged 18.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.

G Lanie Grant, James River (VA)

A five-star North Carolina commit, Grant averaged 28.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game for the 18-4 Rapids.

G Emilee Skinner, Ridgeline (UT)

Five-star prospect dominated every night for undefeated UHSAA 4A state champ, averaging 21.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.8 steals, and 3.5 assists per game. 

G Rainey Welson, Hortonville (WI)

Led Hortonville to Division 1 state semifinals, averaging 19.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 2.8 steals a game. Dropped 41 points in upset of No. 1 Neenah,

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