I’m staying home! So excited to announce my verbal commitment to Western Colorado to continue my academic & athletic career! I want to thank my family and friends & a special thanks to @grithoops & @elite_lockdown. So grateful for the staff @westerncowbb for believing in me!

Blessed and excited to announce my commitment to the University of Missouri–Kansas City! Thank you to my family, coaches, teammates, and everyone who has supported me along the way. Excited for this next chapter and ready to represent my city. 💛💙🦘#GoRoos #Committed

Good on good all day. Went at the top DB in the country 3 times and won every rep. 4.4 on the laser today. Grateful for the opportunity, I love to compete. Work not finished. @MikeRoach247 @samspiegs @TomLoy247 @BrandonHuffman @CoachBetti @CCNextLevelFB @TheOpening #AGTG #WR #ClassOf2027

Fast Facts With Laila Boylan ⛹️‍♀️ @LailaBoylan @STAsaintsGBB @elite_lockdown jrallstar.com/2026/03/fast-f…

CONCEPTUALLY THINKING BASKETBALL Kansas • Class of 2027 Written by (@JalenCross_OWU) @elite_lockdown @LailaBoylan @STAsaintsGBB LAILA BOYLAN (2027) — Saint Thomas Aquinas HS (Overland Park, KS) 5’10–5’11 PG | Colorado Lockdown Elite (P24 / Pro16 environment) IMPACT PROFILE Here’s the truth: Laila Boylan is no longer projecting — she’s producing and controlling. Through her current season, Boylan is averaging 12.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.6 steals per game while anchoring a Kansas 5A contender. That baseline showed up again last night: 12 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds, 5 steals. That’s not a spike game — that’s a reflection of role clarity and processing speed. She doesn’t chase numbers. She bends possessions. GAME ARCHITECTURE Boylan is a big lead guard with elite speed and functional athleticism with the ball. She gets downhill quickly, changes gears in tight windows, and creates separation without over-dribbling. Her first step pressures the paint, her second read collapses help, and her third option is already loaded. Scoring comes inside structure — catch-and-shoot threes, rim pressure off advantage, and timely pull-ups. She plays fast without being frantic, which is exactly how high-major guards stay playable early. FACILITATION & BASKETBALL INTELLIGENCE Assist totals matter here because of how they’re earned. Boylan consistently identifies the second defender, delivers on time to shooters, and keeps offensive spacing intact. Coaches trusted her with full control late in the season and during a state-title run — not because she’s loud, but because she’s reliable. She already functions as a primary initiator or a secondary creator next to another handler. That flexibility is real value. DEFENSIVE & COMPETITIVE PROFILE Defensively, Boylan is a Power 4 wing defender in a guard’s role. Her speed, anticipation, and length allow her to pressure the ball, jump passing lanes, and switch onto bigger guards and wings without becoming a target. STOCKS show up because she reads plays early, not because she gambles. This is a guard who can defend 1–2 at the next level and survive physical matchups. CONTEXTUALIZED PRODUCTION Context matters. Saint Thomas Aquinas competes in Kansas 5A and the EKL — real basketball environments — and Boylan has been trusted since her freshman year. On the club side, playing up two age groups with Colorado Lockdown’s P24 group compresses reads and limits empty production. Her numbers translate because the environment taxes mistakes. RECRUITING CONTEXT Status: Uncommitted Power 4 offers: Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska National Ranking: Prep Girls Hoops Top 65 (National #63, Class of 2027) OWU Strategy & Analytics: Top 50 | DCRIndex 85+ The market sees a big, fast, two-way guard with real floor command. As shooting efficiency and volume continue to stabilize, the ceiling rises quickly. Projection band: High-major lead or combo guard Development confidence: High SCOUTING SUMMARY Laila Boylan is built on translation. Elite speed with the ball, Power 4 defensive versatility, and advanced processing allow her to control games without needing to dominate usage. As the jumper tightens and the off-the-dribble scoring continues to mature, she profiles as a guard who can organize, defend, and close. This is the kind of guard staffs trust early — and trust compounds. #OWUEvalDay #ConceptuallyThinking #BuiltDifferent #PlayerTrustNetwork #ScoutingTruths [@PGHBrooks ] [@NXTPROG] [@JrAllStarBB] [] [@IGBRcoverage [@WorldExposureWB] [@_BlakeDerrick] [@WKGameBall] [@EconAdjunct] [@FiveStateHoops] [@OWUTALENT ][@PGHKansas ] [@JrAllStarIowa ]

Today we join our nation in honoring the life, legacy, and inspiration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

First and foremost, thank God for guiding my journey. Grateful for my family and coaches. I’m excited to announce my commitment to the University of Wyoming. Go Pokes! 🤠🙏🟡🟤 @JaySawvel @wyo_football @CoachBetti @CCNextLevelFB @BrandonHuffman

A few clips from day 1 of @Uprise_Hoops Ice Breaker with @vistagirlshoops! So happy to see lots of friends and family! Loved getting to play against my longtime friend @gia_genovese_44 and my cousin @sabellahilliard too! So ready for season to start already! @PGHColorado @JrAllStarCO @Topsiswear @elite_lockdown

Thank you @PGHColorado for the write-up and kind words. I had a great time at the @Uprise_Hoops Elite 100. Looking forward to the season with @vistagirlshoops! @elite_lockdown

CONCEPTUALLY THINKING BASKETBALL: Film Study Breakdown @CUBuffsWBB @elite_lockdown @isabella_shump ISABELLA SHUMPERT (2026) - ARAPAHOE HS (LONE TREE, CO) 5’9” Point Guard | Colorado Lockdown Elite | Colorado Commit (First 2026 Commitment) | Top 3 Colorado Prospect DYNAMIC THREE-LEVEL SCORING WITH ELITE QUICKNESS Shumpert’s 11.2 PPG doesn’t tell the complete story—the efficiency and shot selection reveal a player who understands expected value at every level. The elite quickness creates separation off the dribble, allowing her to attack gaps that don’t exist for other guards. She finishes at the rim through contact with body control that belies her size, showing the kind of spatial awareness that translates immediately to college basketball. The three-level scoring package operates through systematic reads: she attacks closeouts with purpose, uses hesitation moves to manipulate defenders, and excels in pick-and-roll situations where her speed creates advantages before the screen even arrives. The deep-range shooting continues developing, but the mechanics and shot preparation suggest significant upside here. What separates Shumpert is the change-of-pace mastery. She accelerates and decelerates with precision, using tempo shifts to create advantages rather than relying purely on straight-line speed. That skill translates directly to high-major basketball where elite athleticism becomes the baseline. FACILITATING VISION WITH HIGH BASKETBALL IQ The assist production reflects a player who sees the floor in layers. Shumpert makes reads most guards never see: early skip passes to weakside shooters, pocket passes to rolling bigs in traffic, and drive-and-kick deliveries with perfect timing. She doesn’t force passes—she lets the defense dictate where the advantage lives and exploits it accordingly. DEFENSIVE PLAYMAKING: ACTIVE HANDS AND ANTICIPATION 1.3 SPG reflects defensive instincts that create extra possessions. Shumpert reads passing lanes without gambling, uses quick hands to deflect passes, and applies ball pressure that disrupts offensive rhythm. She’s not a shutdown defender due to size limitations against elite wings, but her activity level and basketball IQ allow her to compete effectively. SYSTEM FIT EVALUATION Best in: Up-tempo transition systems, spread pick-and-roll, guard-oriented motion offenses Thrives with: Floor-spacing shooters who allow her to attack gaps, rim runners who finish in traffic Needs: Continued strength development for Power Five physicality, advanced handle refinement against elite length, shot consistency from deep range THE BEECHUM VERDICT Shumpert is a high-major floor general with All-Conference trajectory. The combination of elite quickness, three-level scoring, and facilitating vision creates a player who makes winning plays in critical moments. Colorado got a program-changing guard who will define the next era of Buffaloes basketball. The basketball IQ is the separator. She processes the game at college speed already, makes the right read consistently, and impacts winning through systematic excellence rather than individual brilliance. The competitive character shown in her recruitment validates her ability to handle pressure and expectation. #OWUEvalDay #ConceptuallyThinking #BuiltDifferent #PlayerTrustNetwork #ScoutingTruths #FilmTellsTruth [@PGHBrooks ] [@NXTPROG] [@JrAllStarBB] [] [@IGBRcoverage [@WorldExposureWB] [@_BlakeDerrick] [@WKGameBall] [@EconAdjunct] [@FiveStateHoops] [@OWUTALENT ][@PGHColorado ] [@JrAllStarCO ]

Midseason film. 5-0 and getting better weekly. Blessed to play for Coach Dave Logan (12x state champ) who believed in me—paying off. WR: ✅separation, ✅late hands, ✅YAC, ✅I block. ✅OL dominates, ✅QB1 elite. ✅One of the best reels in the country. Highlights ⬇️ #Recruiting #WR @BrandonHuffman @CoachDaniels06 @DP2Nice @TeamFullGorilla @TyYoung_5 @GregBiggins @BlairAngulo @CoachBetti @CCNextLevelFB hudl.com/v/2SrdHy

Grateful to be named a “standout” in the preseason fall tournament, and grateful for my incredible teammates @DenverEastHS #thefutureisher @elite_lockdown

Mark your calendars. The season is set! 🗓🦬

So happy to be back with my team @vistagirlshoops for fall ball! Some highlights from one of the games last night. Can’t wait for season to get here!! @PGHColorado @Topsiswear @Uprise_Hoops @PrepGirlsHoops @elite_lockdown @JrAllStarBB @JrAllStarCO @GirlsHSBB