More info from the circuit …. week 2
As the events came to a close in week 2 there is some more news being shared about the Southern Illinois players. Bria James is a 5’7 2020 guard from Belleville East continues to play well for the Evolution Elite…
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Continue ReadingAs the events came to a close in week 2 there is some more news being shared about the Southern Illinois players.
- Bria James is a 5’7 2020 guard from Belleville East continues to play well for the Evolution Elite 17u team. She is a quick and aggressive lefty that can really defend. When Bria gets hot from behind the 3 point line she is impossible to stop. She is a new name that D3/NAIA/Juco schools should keep an eye on this year.
- Macy Blentlinger is a 5’9 2021 guard from Brown County has been playing very well for the Central Illinois Predators 17u. She has really shown her skills on the defensive side of the ball. Macy is long and can get her hands on the ball consistently. In addition she showed the ability to defend multiple positions bu shutting down bigs and small guards. Offensively she really shot the 3 ball well and was aggressive attacking the basket.
- Emme Pruitt is a 5’7 2020 guard from Glenwood. Emme had a great week showing her leadership skills for the Central Illinois Predators 17u team. She was consistently vocal on the court and on the bench trying to lead her team. She hit some big 3’s and was just a warrior on defense. Emme took charges and was physical against bigger players and stopping cutters.
- Rachel Holthaus is a 5’6 2022 point guard from Pana. She plays with the Central Illinois Predators 16u team. Rachel rarely came off the floor during the tourney. She has the “high basketball IQ” that a point guard needs. Whatever the right play is, Rachel seems to have a knack for it. She gets in the lane consistently and can score at the rim. She can score at all 3 levels so she is hard to stop.
- Mallory Ramage is a 5’10 2022 wing from Matoon. She plays on the Indiana Flight West 15u team. Mallory made the All Star team/event at the Blue Star Nationals event in Cincinnati. She is is a lefty that has very good skills. Mallory finishes very well and has a great feel for the game. There is not much flash in her game, but consistent steady productivity.
- Anna Blank is a 5’11 2022 guard from Richland County. She plays on the Indiana Flight West 15u team.She made the All Star team/event at the Blue Star Nationals event in Cincinnati. Anna has great size for her position already and has very good skills. She can shoot the 3 and can get to the lane when you over play her outside shot. She is an excellent passer and has a great feel for the game.
- Harper Buhs is a 5’9 2021 wing from Civic Memorial. She plays with the Southern Illinois Hawks 16u team. Harper has a had another stellar tourney earning her a Pool All Star award at the USJN 100 event. She has been scoring in a variety of ways and showing a non stop motor.
- Rylee Smith is a 5’7 2021 guard from Piasa Southwestern. She plays with the Southern Illinois Hawks 16u team. Rylee had an excellent tournament showing off her outside shooting stroke. She is equally adept at hitting the pull up 2 or the catch and shoot 3. In addition to her scoring Rylee was excellent helping to run the point guard spot.
- Kayla Gordon is a 5’4 2020 guard from Ofallon. She plays with the Southern Illinois Hawks 17u team.Kayla had her best tourney of the year for the Hawks. She was rewarded with being selected as a Pool All Star at the USJN 100 event. Kayla was dominating games with her quickness off the dribble and suffocating defense. Teams could not keep her out of the lane and off the free throw line.
- Anna Hall is a 5’11 2020 forward from Civic Memorial. She plays for the Southern Illinois Hawks 17u team. Anna continued her torrid spring/summer AAU play. She earned a spot on the Pool All Star team at the USJN 100 event. Anna finishes consistently in the lane and continues to show off her improved shooting range. Anna is very strong and uses that well to defend and rebound.