From Brooks School standout to Providence transfer to Holy Cross leader, the Massachusetts guard is proving that New England talent belongs on the national stage.
For many players, the path to March Madness winds across the country. For Kendall Eddy, it stayed close to home.
The Massachusetts native has built her career almost entirely in the Northeast, developing from a standout prep guard into a key contributor for the Holy Cross Crusaders. Her journey – beginning at a powerhouse prep program, continuing through the Big East and now culminating in the NCAA tournament – shows the strength of the region’s women’s basketball pipeline.
Eddy first made her mark at Brooks School, one of the premier prep programs in New England. Playing in the competitive Independent School League (ISL), she helped turn Brooks into a dominant force. During her time with the program, the team captured multiple New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) championships and consistently ranked among the best prep teams in the region.
Eddy’s junior season in particular was historic. Brooks went 26-0, winning the ISL title and finishing the year undefeated – an achievement that cemented the team as one of the best in program history. Throughout her high school career, Eddy established herself as a reliable scorer and steady guard presence, ultimately finishing with more than 1,000 career points. Her performances earned her multiple ISL and NEPSAC All-Star selections, recognition reserved for the top players across New England’s prep basketball scene.
Her success at Brooks opened the door to the next level. Eddy committed to Providence, joining a program competing in the highly competitive Big East Conference. As a freshman, she stepped into a challenging environment and quickly found opportunities to contribute. Eddy appeared in 31 games and made six starts, becoming the only freshman on the roster to crack the starting lineup during the season. Even in limited minutes, she showed flashes of the scoring ability and composure that had defined her prep career.
After her freshman season, Eddy made a decision that brought her back to Massachusetts. She transferred to Holy Cross, a move that allowed her to return closer to home while continuing to develop at the Division I level. The fit proved to be a strong one.
With the Crusaders, Eddy carved out a role as a versatile guard capable of scoring, facilitating offense and creating defensive pressure. Whether coming off the bench or stepping into larger minutes, she consistently delivered energy and playmaking. Her ability to attack off the dribble and knock down perimeter shots gave Holy Cross another weapon in the backcourt.
As the 2025-26 season progressed, Eddy’s contributions became increasingly important. Big scoring nights, timely steals and confident play in key moments helped fuel the team’s momentum. For a program that prides itself on discipline and toughness, Eddy’s style fits seamlessly into the system.
That momentum ultimately carried Holy Cross to a place every college basketball player dreams about: March Madness. By helping guide the Crusaders to an NCAA Tournament berth, Eddy reached a milestone that connects her prep success to the national stage of college basketball.
For a player whose career began in small New England gyms, the moment feels fitting. Her journey – from Brooks School dominance, to the Big East experience at Providence and now to the Patriot League spotlight with Holy Cross – has been shaped by the basketball culture of the Northeast.
And it’s a reminder of something that people in the region already know well: elite women’s basketball talent doesn’t have to travel far to make an impact. Sometimes it grows right here.