With signing day approaching, Elite Is Earned director of scouting James Parker takes a look at some of the verbal commitments from across the country.

Auburn Tigers

• Miracle Akpotayobo (6’2 C, Central Pointe Christian Academy, FL)
• Ja’Kerra Butler (6’ F, Hebron Christian Academy, GA)
• Brandie Harrod (6’1 W, Millwood, OK)

Auburn is bringing in size, athleticism, and versatility with Akpotayobo, Butler, and Harrod. Akpotayobo is a gifted athlete who possesses a unique blend of size, strength, and agility, allowing her to excel in positionless basketball. With strong offensive instincts and great skill, she will be a significant force on the floor. Butler complements the frontcourt with her ability to thrive in a pace-and-space system, using her athleticism to slash, cut, and drive to the rim. Harrod, No. 38 in the ProspectsNation.com ELITE150 for the 2025 class, is a lefty forward, thrives at attacking the basket, hits the midrange jumper, and provides rebounding and physical defense, making her a potential double-double machine for the Tigers.

Oregon Ducks

• Sara Barhoum (5’10 SG, Clackamas HS, OR)
• Janiyah Williams (5’9 G, Edmond Memorial HS, OK)

The Ducks have secured two dynamic guards in Barhoum and Williams, both ranked in the ProspectsNation.com ELITE150, who will add depth and scoring to Oregon’s backcourt. Barhoum, ranked No. 57, is a shooting guard with notable size, a college-ready frame, and solid athleticism. She excels at scoring in multiple ways, finishing in traffic, finding her spots at the midrange, and connecting from beyond the arc. Williams, ranked No. 37, is a terrific lead guard with excellent command of the floor, strong leadership, and solid defensive skills, making her a key addition to Oregon’s guard rotation.