Greater Milwaukee: Freshman Scorers
Greater Milwaukee: 2023 Scorers Below is a list of players who compete in the Greater Milwaukee region. Each one of these players are gifted scorers who impact the game with their numbers. Lalani Ellis | Milwaukee Academy of Science |…
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Below is a list of players who compete in the Greater Milwaukee region. Each one of these players are gifted scorers who impact the game with their numbers.
Lalani Ellis | Milwaukee Academy of Science | 5’7 G
The quick and versatile guard who commands attention on the floor. Ellis has sick handles and crafty moves to the basket. A fast pull up jumper that is super hard to defend, Ellis is the most successful freshman scorer in her region. This season she averaged 17.8 points per game for her team. A primarily inside and mid range scorer, Ellis is starting to shoot long range as well. In a win against Milwaukee Vincent, Ellis scored a season-high 29 points.
Amayiah Neilon Amayiah Neilon 5'7" | PG Greenfi | 2023 WI | Greenfield | 5’5 G
Neilon moves well with and without the ball. She pushes the basketball in transition and isn’t afraid of stopping at the three point line and knocking it down. She has great on court vision and finds gaps to attack in the offense. This season she averaged 17.2 points per game for her team. A sniper from beyond the arc, Neilon made 22 three point baskets this year. A starting point guard for Greenfield, Neilon is going to be a huge asset to her team in the years to come. In a win against West Allis Central, Neilon dropped a season-high 35 points. The Greenfield standout scored over 30 points on four separate occasions this year.
Nevaeh Thomas | Kenosha Bradford | 6’0 F
Thomas can certainly play multiple positions on both ends of the basketball court. She’s an impressive ball handler and doesn’t shy away from pushing the ball up the floor. She’s a triple threat for her team, rebounding, scoring and distributing. Thomas is incredibly effective on the block with her back to the basket. She uses her body well against contact and has great footwork creating space for her shot. This season she averaged 17.1 points per game for Kenosha Bradford. An offensive rebounding specialist, Thomas sees multiple points off put backs. In a game against Kenosha Tremper, the freshmen standout scored a season-high 19 points.
KK Arnold KK Arnold 5'10" | PG Germantown | 2023 State #8 Nation WI | Germantown | 5’8 PG
The point guard sets the pace on offense so well. The best freshman in her class, Arnold excels at creating her own shot. She averaged 17 points per game on one of the top teams in the state this season. Her pull up jumper and floater in the lane is truly unmatched and hard to defend. A perimeter shooter as well, Arnold made 17 three point baskets this year. Arnold holds offers from all over the country. She’s a composed point guard who facilitates the offense and has a great shot selection. The number one ranked player by Prep Girls Hoops had a season-high 24 points on two separate occasions this season.
Grace Grocholski Grace Grocholski 5'10" | SF Kettle Moraine | 2023 State WI | Kettle Moraine | 5’10 F
The forward showed this season that she simply just knows how to score the basketball. She is relentless on the boards and uses her body to fight for position. She had a breakout season this year and proved how dynamic she can be on both ends. She was incredibly consistent this season and a powerhouse rebounder. She averaged 16.9 points per game for Kettle Moraine. She put up huge numbers all season long. In a game against Oconomowoc, Grocholski scored a season-high 30 points. She is certainly confident beyond the arc. She made 50 three point baskets. Grocholski was selected First Team Classic Eight.