2025 All-City girls basketball team
Spotlighting the top players from schools within the Chicago city limits.
Kenwood celebrates after winning the IHSA Class 4A title on March 8. Photo by Mike Clark
Here is the third annual City Lights All-City girls basketball team, made up of players from schools in Chicago, including the Public League, private schools and charters.
A few notes:
— I asked for nominations on X and also took available information from other sources, including IBCA and Illinois Media All-State. There is a limit of three players per school.
— This year’s team includes 33 players from 15 schools. That compares to 32 players from 18 schools in 2024 and 33 players from 16 schools in 2023.
Here is the first team, in alphabetical order:
Taji Alexa, Mother McAuley, So., G, 5-10
18.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2 spg. All-conference. IBCA HM All-State in 4A.
Danielle Brooks, Kenwood, Jr., G, 5-7
14.3 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 3.3 apg, 2.1 spg. UIC commit. Helped team go 35-3 and win 4A state title. IBCA 2nd team All-State in 4A.
Grace Bush, Lane, Sr., F, 6-0
10.7 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.1 spg
Cyra Conwell, Butler, Sr., G, 5-7
15 ppg, 5 rpg, 5 apg, 4 spg. Northern Illinois recruit. IBCA HM All-State in 3A.
Gabriela Gonzalez, Taft, Jr., G, 5-6
15 ppg, 6 rpg, 3 apg, 3 spg.
Maggie Helms, St. Ignatius, Sr., G, 5-10
7.7 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 5.9 apg. Helped team go 32-5, finish as 3A runner-up finish. IBCA 2nd team All-State in 3A.
Ariella Henigan, Kenwood, Sr., G
16.4 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 3.7 apg, 2.5 spg. Howard commit. Helped team go 35-3 and win 4A state title. IBCA 1st team All-State in 4A.
Jaklaya Hunter, Manley, So., G
33.4 ppg, 7.1 spg, 5.3 rpg. Shot 55% FG, 38% 3PT 59% FT. Helped team go 19-6 and win a regional.
Destiny Jackson, Young, Sr., G, 5-6
21.1 ppg, 8 rpg, 4 apg, 3 spg. Illinois commit. Gatorade Illinois Player of the Year. Helped team win Public League title, reach sectional final before losing to 4A champ Kenwood. IBCA 1st team All-State in 4A.
Jamilah Jackson, Westinghouse, Sr., G, 5-8
18.6 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 4.4 apg, 4.4 spg. IBCA 1st team All-State in 3A.
Grace Lee, DePaul Prep, Jr,, F/C, 6-2
14 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.8 bpg, 1.7 spg. Holds Chicago State offer. All-tourney at Loyola. All-conference. IBCA 1st team All-State in 3A.
Lily Porter, Marist, So., F
10.4 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.5 apg. Shot 47% FG. IBCA HM All-State in 4A,
Reganne Reardon, St. Ignatius, Sr., F, 6-1
21 ppg, 10 rpg. Army recruit. Led team to 32-5 record, 3A runner-up finish. All-conference. IBCA 1st team All-State in 3A. Career (before state): 1,518 points, 787 rebounds.
Carmani Sharkey, Orr, Jr., G, 5-6
16.1 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 4.3 apg, 4.8 spg. IBCA HM All-State in 1A.
Alana Shields, Young, Sr., G, 5-0
9 ppg, 4 apg, 4 spg. Helped team win Public League title, reach sectional final before losing to 4A champ Kenwood.
Roya Smith, Latin, Sr., 5-9, G
All-conference. IBCA HM All-State in 1A. Career: 1.000+ points.
London Walker-George, Kenwood, Sr., G/F, 5-9
11.8 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.4 apg. Helped team go 35-3 and win 4A state title. IBCA 3rd team All-State in 4A.
Xyanna Walton, Butler, Jr., G, 5-10
20 ppg, 14 rpg, 4 apg, 3 spg. 24 double-doubles, 1 triple-double, 1 quadruple-double. Multiple D1 offers. All-conference. All-tourney at Loyola. IBCA 2nd team All-State in 3A. Ranked 56th nationally in 2026 class by ESPN.
Nakiyah Williams, Phillips, Sr., G, 5-7
7.2 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 3.1 apg. Helped team go 26-11, finish fourth in 2A. IBCA 3rd team All-State in 2A.
Tiara Williams, Morgan Park Academy, So., G
27.7 ppg, 4.9 apg. Shot 39% FG, 30% 3PT, 60% FT. Lake Shore Athletic Conference MVP. IBCA 1st team All-State in 1A.. Career: 1,686 points.
Here are the honorable mention selections, in alphabetical order:
Quinn Arundel, Mother McAuley, G, Jr.
16.0 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2.7 apg, 2.4 spg. IBCA HM All-State in 4A.
Melanie Blanco, Lane, Sr., G, 5-5
6.6 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.5 spg
Olivia Cosme, Marist, Jr., G
9.8 ppg, 2.6 apg. Shot 39% 3PT. 74 3-pointers.
Nia Crawford, Orr, Sr., G, 5-6
17.0 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 2.5 apg, 7.5 spg.
Gaby Domercant, Young, So., G, 5-8
10.5 ppg, 2.0 rpg. Helped team win Public League title, reach sectional final before losing to 4A champ Kenwood.
Ava Giordano, DePaul Prep, Jr., G, 5-4
10.2 ppg, 2.5 apg, 2.1 spg.
Isabella Keberlein, St. Ignatius, Jr., G, 5-9
7.4 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2.5 apg. Helped team go 32-5, finish as 3A runner-up finish. IBCA 3rd team All-State in 3A.
Katrina LeFlore, Orr, Sr., F, 5-6
4 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 1.8 spg.
Lucy Mehlis, Lane, So., G/F, 5-10
6.7 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.8 spg.
Kamaria Sephus, Phillips, Jr., G, 5-0
10.0 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.1 apg. Helped team go 26-11, finish fourth in 2A.
Kaitlin Totaro, DePaul Prep, Jr., G/F, 6-2
9.5 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 2.0 bpg, 2.3 spg. Holds EIU offer. All-conference. IBCA HM All-state in 3A.
Kerrmincia Wellington, Butler, Fr., G, 5-11
11 ppg, 5 rpg, 2 apg, 4 spg.
Nila Wills, Phillips, Sr., F/C, 5.9
8.5 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 1.5 apg. Helped team go 26-11, finish fourth in 2A.