AAU season is in full swing, and the seasons stars are stepping forward. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126241" first="Kaylee" last="Wendel"] </strong>is one of those stars. In fact, she was considered an MVP for her performance at the Cager Invitational last weekend. <strong>Wendel </strong>is a 5’10” guard/forward in the class of 2020. She plays AAU basketball for TC Elite Woodmore and attends Howell High School. We caught up with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126241" first="Kaylee" last="Wendel"] </strong>recently for a Question and Answer session.
Question: What do you think is the biggest strength of your game?
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126241" first="Kaylee" last="Wendel"]: </strong>My length and versatility.
Question: How do you feel about you and your high school teams performance last season?
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126241" first="Kaylee" last="Wendel"]: </strong>I’m proud of my teammates on how hard we worked and I’m motivated to go farther this year.
Question: What part of your game do you feel really developed over the high school season?
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126241" first="Kaylee" last="Wendel"]: </strong>I’ve really developed my ability to finish at the rim; with and without contact.
Question: What are your basketball goals this spring and summer?
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126241" first="Kaylee" last="Wendel"]: </strong>My goals are to improve my jump shot and ball handling.
Question: Is there an event you are really looking forward to?
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126241" first="Kaylee" last="Wendel"]: </strong>I’m looking forward to the Battle of the Boro in Louisville.
Question: Who is the best player you have ever matched up against?
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126241" first="Kaylee" last="Wendel"]: </strong>Camree Clegg from Wayne Memorial.
Question: What do you like the most about AAU/travel season?
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126241" first="Kaylee" last="Wendel"]: </strong>I like the different atmosphere of AAU, and getting to play all different types of players.
Question: What professional player do you think your game resembles?
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126241" first="Kaylee" last="Wendel"]: </strong>Kahwi Leonard.
Question: What is the next step in basketball for you?
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126241" first="Kaylee" last="Wendel"]: </strong>To play at the college level competitively.
Question: What is your most memorable moment in basketball?
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="126241" first="Kaylee" last="Wendel"]: </strong>My favorite memory is winning the conference this year.
