AAU Team Preview: Dayton Lady Hoopstars Elite
It is an exciting time for youth sports, as things are slowly starting to open back up after two months of downtime due to the COVID-19 outbreak. While conditioning is underway, games and competition is not quite there yet. With…
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Continue ReadingIt is an exciting time for youth sports, as things are slowly starting to open back up after two months of downtime due to the COVID-19 outbreak. While conditioning is underway, games and competition is not quite there yet.
With the start of conditioning, PGH Ohio will start to look at some of the AAU travel clubs from around Ohio to look and some of their players and teams. If you would like to make sure your club is included, please reach out to me at jmdabbelt86@gmail.com.
Dayton Lady Hoopstars Elite
Team Outlook:
A very unselfish group that plays hard, together and for each other. A quick and athletic group with scorers throughout the roster that play well in transition and the half court. Defensively, they play tough man to man defense and aren’t afraid to get physical. Returns seven players from last year and added 2 new players, which bring additional size and speed to the roster.
Roster
2 Anna Long, 5’9’ 2022 SG, Miamisburg
3 Maci Rhoades, 5’10” 2022 SG, Beavercreek
5 Caraline Kernan, 5’7” 2022 PG, Alter
12 Kendall Knisely, 5’7” 2022 PG, Bellbrook
13 Molly Scott, 6’0” 2022 F/C, Centerville
15 Jeleeya Tyree-Smith, 5’9” 2022 SG, Washington Court House
20 Ella Mescher, 6’0” 2022 F, Minster
23 Peyton Wells, 5’11” 2022 W, Springboro
30 Claire Henson Claire Henson 5'11" | PF Valley View | 2022 State OH , 5’10” 2022 W, Valley View
Key Players to Watch
Anna Long – Natural leader that loves to compete. Anna is great at attacking the basket and gets to the FT line a lot because of this. Handles the ball well and is a very good on the ball defender that plays physical. Great communicator on the court.
Maci Rhoades – Excellent shooter with a high basketball IQ and good ball handling. High level defender that blocks shots and rebounds well.
Caraline Kernan – Excellent ball handling and great at getting her team into their offense. Gets to the basket well and continues to improve her outside shot.
Kendall Knisely – High level PG with quick feet/hands that is excellent at changing speeds. Handles pressure well and is crafty at getting to the basket. Also a high level defender that can defend the entire court.
Molly Scott – Athletic F/C that runs the floor extremely well. Very strong and physical around the basket. Excellent rebounder.
Jeleeya Tyree-Smith – A long, quick and athletic Wing that gets to the basket well and can also knock down the 3. A solid on ball defender and excellent rebounder. First year with the team.
Ella Mescher – A strong, athletic forward that is excellent around the basket. Has a very good mid-range shot and can knock down the 3 when open. First year with the team.
Peyton Wells – A long, athletic and physical player that can defend all 5 positions. She is very good around the basket and attacks both sides equally well. Her mid-range and outside shots have improved tremendously making her a threat from all levels. Has good ball handling and rebounds at a high level.
Claire Henson Claire Henson 5'11" | PF Valley View | 2022 State OH – Long and extremely athletic, Claire is a legitimate 3 level scorer. Good ball handling and excellent at getting to the rim. A solid defender that rebounds very well.