Originally Published: February 2, 2009

How we grade prospects

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98-100: High-major plus prospect
Player demonstrates rare abilities. She should have an immediate impact at a national program and be a potential Olympian and/or an impact player in the WNBA early in her career. If girls were allowed early entry in the WNBA this player would be considered for a top 10 draft pick.

94-97: High-major prospect
Player has the potential to significantly contribute as a freshman for most national programs and should make an immediate impact. She could be a three- or four-year starter and have an opportunity for all-league honors.

90-93: High-major minus prospect
Player has the potential to significantly contribute to a national program as a freshman. She could be a four-year contributor with an opportunity to start over the course of her career.

87-89: Mid-major plus prospect
Player could contribute for three or four years at a high-major program or have a significant impact as a freshman at a mid-major program.

83-86: Mid-major prospect
Player should be a solid contributor and two- or three-year starter at a mid-major program.

80-82: Mid-major minus prospect
Player could be a three- or four-year contributor with an opportunity to eventually start at a mid-major program.

77-79: Low-major plus prospect
Player could contribute at a mid-major school but should be a significant contributor as a freshman at a low-major program.

73-76: Low-major prospect Player should be a solid contributor and two- or three-year starter at a low-major program.

70-72: Low-major minus prospect Player could be a three- or four-year contributor with an opportunity to eventually start at a low-major program.

65-69: Marginal Division I prospect:
Player has some of the tools to play at the D-I level but may contribute as a role player.

60-64: Division II prospect:
Player has some of the tools to play at the D-I level.

50-59: Smaller division prospect:
Player has the skill level and/or athleticism to play college basketball at the Division III, NAIA or other level.

0: No Grade
Insufficient evaluation(s) to assign a player grade at this time.