Grassroots Preview: Dayton Lady Hoopstars 2023 Black
As a special addition to the Dayton Lady Hoopstars Grassroots team previews, today a look at the Future Stars of the hardwood around the Miami Valley and Ohio. The DLH 2023 8th grade team is filled with players who should…
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Continue ReadingAs a special addition to the Dayton Lady Hoopstars Grassroots team previews, today a look at the Future Stars of the hardwood around the Miami Valley and Ohio. The DLH 2023 8th grade team is filled with players who should shine immediately at the high school level next winter. For now, they continue to work on their games and will open a lot of eyes this summer on the travel ball circuit.
It will be an exciting few months watching this group bond together stronger and showcase girls basketball at its finest across the Buckeye state.
Number | Player | Height | Position | Class | School |
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0 | Grace Grey | 5-10 | forward | 2023 | Centerville |
3 | Kendal George | 5-9 | guard | 2023 | Centerville |
4 | Taylor Farris | 5-8 | guard | 2023 | Northeastern (IN) |
5 | Morgan Hunt | 5-10 | forward | 2023 | Tri Village |
12 | Olivia Raby | 6-0 | forward | 2023 | Loveland |
15 | Rylee Sagester | 5-6 | guard | 2023 | Tri Village |
22 | Abbie Riddle | 5-10 | guard | 2023 | Liberty Union |
23 | Sophie Huffman | 5-5 | guard | 2023 | Wilmington |
45 | Chloee Glenn | 5-10 | forward | 2023 | Ottawa-Glandorf |
Schedule
April 5-7 WPA Bruins Tipoff (Pittsburgh, PA)
April 12-14 DLH Invitational (Dayton, OH)
April 26-28 USJN Windy City Classic (Milwaukee, WI)
May 10-12 Indy Lady Gym Rats Invitational (Fort Wayne, IN)
May 17-19 The Classic (Louisville, KY)
May 25-27 Midwest Showdown (Cincinnati, OH)
July 5-8 USJN Midwest (Indianapolis, IN)
July 10-13 Battle in the Boro (Louisville, KY)
July 13-14 USJN Rising Stars
With this being such a young group, I will not be doing a Players to Watch, rather a look at this team for coaches and fans to enjoy this summer.
Guards
Sophie Huffman- extremely quick and handles the ball well, facilitates their offense with great intangibles and communicates well. She is a player who can grow into an elite point guard that the Hoopstars have produced many of over the years.
Taylor Farris- can play point but will play a lot of off-guard for this team, athletic and has all the tools. Can score, extremely quick, tough kid who is very skilled at all aspects of the game. Can do all three of the major shooting aspects: long range, midrange pullup and attack the rim.
Rylee Sagester- may be one of the best shooters in long history of the DLH program. Not afraid to shoot from anywhere, and will make them. She is not just a shooter, she can attack the basket, handle the ball, and play the point spot. Once she develops a stronger pull-up jumper, she will be near impossible to guard.
Kendal George- a guard with size who can score the basketball from the perimeter. Good range, plays the point for her school team, and will play the 2-3 spot this summer. She needs to just continue to elevate her skill set and her future is very promising.
Abbie Riddle- has all the tools, a 5-10 guard/wing who handles the ball and shoots well. Can play inside/out, and is a small school kid who has unlimited upside.
Posts
Morgan Hunt- will be asked to play more facing the basket, she has great post moves and does a great job sealing her defender, and she is a very strong offensive rebounder. Can shoot out to 18′, and is very strong and athletic.
Chloee Glenn- very tough kid, great post presence. Her size dictates her playing the post, and has worked hard to get stronger. Very talented kid who can shoot and handle the ball, and will attack the rim.
Grace Grey- a post player who has really improved at being a scoring option for this team, she can defend well and rebound well at her position. She should continue to improve throughout the summer.
Olivia Raby- a 6-footer who can shoot from the perimeter, but really will help this team on the inside. Strong rebounder who looks to be an offensive threat in the post and her athleticism will help this team.