Skyline Fall League Standouts

September means we're still two months away from regular season basketball but just in time for fall league. A time for coaches to see how their players have progressed and a chance for players to build chemistry. This article is number one in a series of articles chronicling some of Dallas' top teams and players as various fall leagues conclude around the city. <h5>Jasmine Shavers <span style="font-size: 12pt">Mesquite Horn Junior </span></h5> Shavers is an incredibly confident lead guard that controls the pace of the game. She can control the game as a scorer or facilitator dependent on what she feels her team needs. She showed toughness when attacking the paint finishing with through contact. She’s a competent three-level scorer with near 6-foot size. <h5></h5> <h5>Tralayah Washington<span style="font-size: 12pt"> Mesquite Horn Senior</span></h5> Washington is a guard-forward with solid size for the position. Her scoring game starts in the paint and drags out to the three once teams have keyed in on her ability to get to the rim. Like many high-level prospects at the high school level, she has great awareness which she uses to find advance the ball on the break and tight passes in the half-court. Her defensive awareness allowed some weak side rim protection. <h5>Aaliyah Kinnard <span style="font-size: 12pt">Pinkston Freshman</span></h5> Pinkston’s point guard isn’t the biggest or the fastest but that doesn’t stop her from getting to the basket. She’s a dangerous floor general that attacks angles in route to crafty finishes. She spaces the floor from three hitting from every angle. <h5>Alisa Williams <span style="font-size: 12pt">Braswell Sophomore</span></h5> Braswell’s post has a strong build that will make waves at this level. With her fluid athleticism, she should be able to do the same. She’s an energy player on defense using her length to patrol the paint and change shots. On offense, she has a pet turnaround jump shot she does out of the post that gives her a ton of space. She showed a blossoming handle on the break going behind her back to get around a player on a drive to the basket. <h5 style="color: #212529;font-family: Lato, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"></h5> <h5>Alexis Brown <span style="font-size: 12pt">Lincoln Senior</span></h5> Brown may be one of the hardest players to stay in front of in the DFW area. She’s quick with the ball in her hands and has several ways to break down a defender in efficient ways. Once she creates space she uses a burst of speed to blow by defenders usually ending in a trip to the foul line. She has deep range and consistency on her jump shot connecting for 8 threes over a three-game span. <h5 style="color: #212529;font-family: Lato, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"></h5> <h5>Donavia Hall <span style="font-size: 1rem">Plano East</span><span style="font-size: 1rem"> </span><span style="font-size: 1rem">Sophomore</span></h5> This dominant sophomore stood out from everyone she played. Her combination of physical attributes and athleticism combine for explosive coast to coast plays. She does everything but protect the rim on defense. She’s a fierce competitor that gets her team involved when teams inevitably double team her. <h5></h5> <h5>TaKaylan Busby <span style="font-size: 12pt">Skyline Senior</span></h5> Busby is an athlete that plays basketball and still learning the game while contributing. Her energy is exerted on every play as she flies around the court on defense challenging shots and diving for loose balls. On offense, she hovers around the three-point waiting to cut to the basket or shooting the three off the dribble proficiently.   <h5 style="color: #212529;font-family: Lato, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"></h5> <h5>Kennedi Johnson <span style="font-size: 12pt">Skyline Freshman</span></h5> This 2023 prospect shows a lot of heart when competing on the floor. Offense comes naturally to the young point guard. She uses her speed to beat defenders to her spots. She’s a confident shooter with a tight handle. On defense, she’s pesky and fearless. Often the shortest player on the court she doesn’t let that stop her from grabbing her fair share of boards.   <h5>Evie Goetz <span style="font-size: 12pt">Guyer Junior </span></h5> Goetz is a cerebral ballplayer. That 6-foot guard is a Swiss Army knife. She’s long enough to cover bigs and guards. When off-ball she’s always in motion finding seams in the defense to cut to the basket. A willing passer she sees the floor and can lead an offense with her ball skills.   <h5 style="color: #212529;font-family: Lato, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"></h5> <h5>Jade Thompson <span style="font-size: 12pt">Guyer Senior</span></h5> Thompson is a gifted athlete. She flies around the court on both defense and offense showing off her versatility on both sides of the court. She moves well laterally with length allowing her to cover 1-5 at the high school level and possibly 1-4 in college. On offense, she’s best in transition where she can use her speed and strength to push her way to the basket. She surprisingly under control but plays at one speed that few can match when she’s in attack mode. She brings an infectious intensity to the court. <h5>Mikayla Eddins <span style="font-size: 1rem">Plano</span><span style="font-size: 1rem"> </span><span style="font-size: 1rem">Junior</span></h5> Eddins looked like one of the most versatile players on the court. At nearly 6 foot she proved she could defend every position on the floor thanks to her athleticism. In one-on-one matchups, she moved her feet well not giving up much room to offensive players. On offense, she’s a competent ball-handler with a quick first step.   <h5>Josie Bruder <span style="font-size: 1rem">Plano</span><span style="font-size: 1rem"> </span><span style="font-size: 1rem">Sophomore</span></h5> The 6’1” forward shot the lights out on Saturday. Bruder stretches the floor from three at a decent rate but excelled from 15 to 18 feet out.     <h5>Amaya Brannon <span style="font-size: 12pt">Plano Junior</span></h5> Brannon is more of a project but has great tools. Standing just shy of 6 foot she used hustle to cover a lot of ground when off-ball. She’s fundamentally sound and has high-level slasher and an excellent defender.