Plainfield Winter Classic: Night Session Evals

I was at the night session of the Plainfield Winter Classic. Here are my evaluations of the players that stood out to me. <strong>Kalissa Fosskuhl - 5'6 G - 2020 - Floyd Central</strong> **2 points, 4 assists** Fosskuhl did a really solid job of commanding the offense and taking all of the pressure that she was facing. Roncalli kept throwing full court and half court pressure at Floyd Central and Fosskuhl responded pretty well in my opinion. She probably could have been a little bit more aggressive trying to score the ball but passed the ball really well to the open players. Not a bad outing from her but could use an uptick in offense. <strong>Keegan Kaiser - 5'7 G - 2022 - Floyd Central</strong> **13 points** Kaiser was really solid for a freshman in the game as she hit three 3-pointers. Solidly built for a freshman and looks like she'll get just a bit taller. Can really heat up when she shoots it from the outside. Solid defender as she is in your face and has active hands without fouling. An intriguing name to keep an eye on to see if she develops her offense even more. Showed the ability to drive and shoot on the pull-up. <strong>Grace Hale - 6'2 C - 2019 - Floyd Central</strong> **8 points, 13 rebounds** Hale struggled a little in this one as she didn't play that well. Really good body and mobile enough to grab a ton of rebounds. Athletically she's a little slow as she is coming back from injury. Missed quite a few easy shots in this one. She'll be a player who gets better at the next level especially as she gets her footing back under her from not playing for a year. Committed to Bellarmine. <strong>Alana Vinson - 5'10 W - 2020 - Roncalli</strong> **14 points, 6 rebounds** Vinson showed flashes of being really solid. She can score the ball but her ball handling was a little off at times. Had a few turnovers where she just lost the ball. Pretty active but I thought that there were times that she took plays off. Middle of the road athletically and I think that will be better at the next level once she moves to the wing. Good rebounder from the perimeter and I saw flashes of brilliance. Just want to see that come out a little more often. <strong>Maddie Bischoff - 5'10 G - 2021 - Roncalli</strong> **13 points, 3 steals** Bischoff was really solid in this one and shot the ball really well. She is a player who is going to grow just a little bit more as well. Moves without the ball well and gets in spots to shoot the ball. Could be a player who really takes off this spring on the AAU scene. Loved the ability to handle and shoot the ball. <strong>Anna Bauer - 5'10 W - 2019 - Roncalli</strong> **4 points, 5 steals** Really liked the game from Bauer. She's a lengthy wing who has a great mind for the ball and gets into the passing lane really well. Runs with the ball in transition well and looks to score. Fairly athletic but just a little raw on the offensive end. Like to see her develop more of a drive to the basket. Should be pretty solid at the next level. Committed to Hanover. <strong>Emma Nolan - 6'1 PF - 2019 - Marquette Catholic</strong> **15 points, 12 rebounds, 6 blocks** Nolan likes to play inside just a bit more than her sister. She can step out and shoot the ball as well but tends to try inside a little more and bang around. Pretty versatile and should be able to make an impact at the next level quickly. Has a really good motor and made quite a few hustle plays in this game as well as had a few huge blocks. Committed to St. Johns. <strong>Sophia Nolan - 6'1 PF - 2019 - Marquette Catholic</strong> **16 points, 9 rebounds** Nolan plays pretty much the same game as her sister but likes to shoot the ball a bit more. Was able to stretch out the defense of Plainfield and got two early three pointers down. Runs the floor a bit better than her sister. Was a hound on the offensive boards creating second chance opportunities with ease. Has a great ability to pass the ball out of the trap when it comes. Committed to St. Johns. <strong>Ellie Wilkerson - 5'10 W - 2022 - Plainfield</strong> ** 19 points, 6 rebounds** I loved Wilkerson's performance in this one. She was super aggressive and played like an upperclassman. Wilkerson was able to score in a variety of ways in this one. She posted up, stepped out and hit shots, and showed the ability to drive to the rim. High motor and willing to do all of the small things for this Plainfield team. Didn't force much at all tonight and played within herself. Was solid on both ends tonight and her development of her skill over the next few years will be key. <strong>Sarah O'Day - 5'11 W - 2020 - Plainfield</strong> ** 1 point, 4 rebounds** O'Day is a wing with solid length and ability. She is thin but plays tough. Didn't shoot the ball that well in this game but showed me that she is willing to drive the ball and with her playstyle, that is what will take her to the next level. O'Day was able to create mismatches and play solid defense. Could be someone who takes a step forward this spring with her skill. Think she is just a bit raw still but could be pretty solid.