On July 17, Keniya Todd took to social media to reveal her commitment to Example Academy Prep School, a move that marks the latest step in a whirlwind high school career.
The Division‑I basketball prospect, who has attracted scholarship offers from Delaware, Bradley, Loyola Chicago, Illinois‑Chicago, Purdue, SMU and Chicago State, said the new environment would let her grow as a player, student and person.
During her sophomore season at Richwoods High School she averaged 14.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 steals, 3.0 assists and 2.0 blocks per game, helping the team to an undefeated Big 12 Conference run and a Class 4A Sweet Sixteen appearance.
Her accolades include all‑Big 12 first‑team honors and an Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Class 4A all‑state honorable mention, as well as unanimous first‑team recognition on the Mid‑Illini Conference.
Todd’s journey has been anything but static; after a standout freshman year at Dunlap, where she posted 14.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.9 steals, she now becomes the third high‑profile Richwoods alum to leave for a prep program, following Amarion Smith‑Holley and Anfernee Moore.
A Shift in the Recruiting Landscape
The transfer underscores a growing trend in Illinois basketball, where elite talent is increasingly seeking specialized environments to enhance visibility and recruitment prospects.
Coaches and analysts note that the convergence of academic rigor and athletic development at institutions like Example Academy is reshaping how prospects navigate their pathways to the collegiate level.
While the move offers new opportunities, it also raises questions about the impact on local high school programs and the broader implications for state basketball competitiveness.
As Todd prepares for her next season, the basketball community watches closely, eager to see how the new setting will translate into on‑court performance and future scholarship outcomes.