Grassroots Preview: Ohio Elite Purple
Yesterday I took a look at the talented Ohio Elite Black travel team, and today, a look at another very talented team in that organization, Ohio Elite Purple. Like their other team, the Purple squad has several players with the…
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Continue ReadingYesterday I took a look at the talented Ohio Elite Black travel team, and today, a look at another very talented team in that organization, Ohio Elite Purple. Like their other team, the Purple squad has several players with the ability and desire to play at the next level.
It should be a good summer for this group, as they have players who can play at various levels. Make sure you check them out on the circuit.
Number | Player | Height | Position | Class | School |
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2 | Shaylee McDonald | 5-7 | Guard | 2020 | Miami Trace |
4 | Jasmine Jamiel | 5-6 | Guard | 2020 | Wilmington |
10 | Corina Conley | 6-0 | Forward | 2020 | Franklin Monroe |
11 | Aubrey Stupp | 5-11 | Forward | 2020 | Valley View |
20 | Eve Monaghan | 6-0 | Center | 2020 | Chaminade Julienne |
23 | CC Cary | 5-6 | Guard | 2021 | Mason |
30 | Kayla Paul | 5-11 | Forward | 2020 | Bellbrook |
33 | Peyton Nation | 5-11 | Guard/Forward | 2021 | Springboro |
42 | McKel Nation | 6-1 | Forward | 2020 | Springboro |
Ohio Elite Purple Schedule
April 26-28 The Clash (Cincinnati, OH)
May 10-12 Midwest Explosion (Cincinnati, OH)
May 17-19 The Classic (Louisville, OH)
July 5-8 Run 4 The Roses (Louisville, KY)
July 10-13 Battle in the Boro (Louisville, KY)
July 23-25 The National Championship (Atlanta, GA)
Three Players to Watch this summer: One of the most versatile players on the roster is Aubrey Stupp, a 2020 who finished her first year at Valley View this past season. Bigtime scorer from both outside the perimeter as she can hit the three, or she can take her defender to the rim and score. Solid handles with good court awareness. Moves well without the ball, good intangibles. Athletic kid who can score off the dribble. Another player who has blossomed into one of the top players in the state is 2020 Corina Conley, a long athletic kid who has transitioned from a post player earlier in her career into a multdimensional talent. Can put the ball on the floor, get to the rim and score. Exceptional rebounder, can handle the ball well. Has developed into a player who can shoot the three and has a good midrange shot. Runs the floor very well. Another player who I think will shine this summer is Shaylee McDonald, a skilled guard who has developed into one of the top players in the Buckeye state. Great anticipation on the court and strong court vision. Can get to the rim with a variety of moves including a strong up-and-under move, also can score from the perimeter with good range out to the 3. Can play through contact, and can run well in transition.
Two Sleepers to Watch: Peyton Nation, one of only two 2021s on the roster is a kid who should blossom this summer. Peyton is a hard nosed kid who is always working. Can use her height around the rim both offensively and to alter shots defensively. Not afraid to get on the floor and will outwork you. Jasmine Jamiel is another guard who continues to improve. Nice movement around the basket, can score and create for herself or her teammates. Distributes the ball well, and can play either point or off guard. Gets after it and will cause problems on the defensive end with her quickness and aggressiveness.