Grassroots Spotlight: Brad Beal Elite 15U
Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at the Brad Beal Elite 15U team, which consists of a group of excellent 2023 prospects in the St. Louis metro area. Roster Shannon Dowell 5’10” O’Fallon (IL): An excellent 2023 athlete who…
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Continue ReadingPrep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at the Brad Beal Elite 15U team, which consists of a group of excellent 2023 prospects in the St. Louis metro area.
Roster
Shannon Dowell 5’10” O’Fallon (IL): An excellent 2023 athlete who was an impact player as a freshman on a team that advanced to the Class 4A sectional championship. She is looking to attack the basket off the dribble at every opportunity. She uses her athleticism well to be an effective rebounder and defensive player who can get into the passing lanes. She averaged 10 points and four rebounds a game as a freshman.
Jasmine Gray 5’8″ Hazelwood West: A talented 2023 point guard who plays with a lot of pace in the full court transition game, but can also operate a half-court offense with her decision making and high basketball IQ. She is also a good on-ball defender who can get into the passing lanes to create steals. She averaged seven points, four rebounds and three assists as a freshman.
Zsana Hawkins 6’0″ O’Fallon (IL): A 2023 post player who is very effective in the paint with her physical strength. Her best assets at this point are her rebounding and ability to defend in the low post. She is solid offensively and is constantly working and staying active.
Laylah Jackson 5’6″ Belleville East (IL): A talented 2023 player who is making a successful transition from a shooting guard to the point guard position. She is an excellent 3-point shooter with extending range and the ability to make them in bunches. She averaged 11 points a game while making 50 3-pointers.
Treazure Jackson 5’10” Whitfield: An athletic 2023 wing player who excels in the transition game with her slashing ability and open court play. She is a member of Whitfield’s talented 2023 class that helped spark the Warriors to a third-place finish in the Class 3 state tournament. Her mid-range jumper is good and she plays solid defense with her length and athleticism.
Rayvin Jones 5’7″ Vashon: A solid 2023 combo guard who plays well in the transition game with her quickness and athletic ability. She attacks the basket well and has a reliable mid-range jumper. She averaged five points a game in helping the Wolverines to a district championship.
Jailah Pelly 5’9″ East St. Louis (IL): An excellent 2023 track and field athlete who uses that speed on the basketball court very effectively. She is very strong in the transition game while excelling as a rebounder and defensive player. Has a big upside. She averaged 12.1 points and made 31 3-pointers as a freshman while playing in the tough Southwestern Conference.
Kaylee Rae Gross 5’6″ Borgia: A solid 2023 guard who has excellent range on her 3-point shot off the catch. She also has the ability to pull up and hit a nice 10-footer in the lane. She’s hard worker who will do whatever is needed to help her team.
Maliah Sparks 5’7″ Belleville West (IL): A solid 2023 guard who has the length and skill set to make the game look easy at times. She is very good in the transition game plus she attacks the basket well in the half court offense. She averaged five points and three rebounds as a freshman.
Kayla Sullivan 5’10” Lutheran North: One of the top 2023 prospects in St. Louis, she is a matchup problem with physical play in the post and offensive rebounding ability combined with ball handling skills and ability to score off the dribble. She plays with a high motor and a lot of activity. She averaged 11 points a game to lead the Crusaders to a Class 3 district championship.
Sydney Taylor 6’2″ Cardinal Ritter: An improving 2023 post player who is still new to the game, but showing positive strides all the time. She is a solid rebounder with a soft shooting touch around the basket. She has a big upside with her size and willingness to work hard and improve her game.