Little Elm V Braswell: Standouts
This in-conference matchup was one of those games where you get to see what prospects are made of. Braswell forced a full-court trap to put Little Elm’s guards on full display while their zone did the same tigers. This first…
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Continue ReadingThis in-conference matchup was one of those games where you get to see what prospects are made of. Braswell forced a full-court trap to put Little Elm’s guards on full display while their zone did the same tigers.
This first player I had my eye on was senior Gabriella Garza. I’ve monitored her play since her final stent of AAU ball. She’s been on the cusp of a breakout since then and I’ve finally figured out what the appeal is: physical tools. The slight yet strong build mixed her length makes her disruptive on the defensive end and gives her a rebounding and finishing boost on the other. Combine that with outside shooting, a decent handle and I think you’ve found yourself a capable combo guard at lower levels.
Keep your eyes open for Amarachi Kimpson. The freshman has the total package for a modern point guard. She can dribble, pass, and shoot. I’m torn between saying her most promising attributes is her passing or shot creation. Off the bounce, she’s not afraid to pull up from distance with her quick release but when she gets into the paint she can see every passing angle to get a teammate open.
Haleigh Petrasic is a sophomore with some major potential. Standing close to 5-10 with long arms she’s engaged on both sides of the court. She’s a more of a floor spacer with the team but flashes handle and good decision making.
No team is complete without a mobile big and that’s exactly who Aniyah Cramer is. The 2022 prospect has a solid frame at just over 6 feet tall. She a capable floor runner head straight for the post where she’s hard to move.
Braswell’s team is a mix of young talent and tough veterans. On this particular night, the underclassman shines bright.
Tory Servier stands out on the court. At 6-4 she’s already a defensive paint presence. Servier left the game with four blocks and three coming on a single possession. Like many others on this list, she’s long and has a frame that should develop strength as she matriculates through the basketball sphere.
Alisa Williams of the lady Bengals sophomore looks the part of a college athlete. A 6-1 do it all player, Williams is a fluid athlete. With the ball in her hands, she can make plays like a forward and as she continues to develop as a shooter she’ll tighten up her mechanics to her smooth yet slow pull-up. Over the next few years the only elite players that will get close to matching her athleticism.
Tiarah Starks is a handful at the guard spot. She’s quick with a tight handle. Going downhill she’s as quick as they come and just as powerful when she’s attacking the rim. She stays engaged in the entire game and is a gluten for foul calls.