Grassroots Team Spotlight: Midwest United 17U
Although the grassroots season has been postponed to this point, Prep Hoops Missouri will continue to take a look at the the different Missouri-based basketball clubs. Here is a look at the Midwest United 17U team: Roster Makayia Brooks 5’8″…
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Continue ReadingAlthough the grassroots season has been postponed to this point, Prep Hoops Missouri will continue to take a look at the the different Missouri-based basketball clubs. Here is a look at the Midwest United 17U team:
Roster
Makayia Brooks 5’8″ Springfield Central: The talented guard was one of the top bucket-getters in SW Missouri. She has three-level scoring ability and the handles to create a shot from anywhere. She averaged 24.9 points, three rebounds and two steals a game while making an impressive 99 3-pointers. Has a Division I offer from Grand Canyon.
Taleah Dilworth 5’9″ Lutheran North: A slashing wing player who has been a starter on two district championship teams and a state runner-up. She has solid handles and good passing ability to keep the offense flowing. She averaged nine points a game as a junior.
Ja’Mise Bailey 5’8″ Webster Groves: A slashing wing player who is tough to keep out of the lane when she gets downhill. She can score in traffic and with both hands. She will also let it fly from well beyond the 3-point line. She averaged 9.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and two steals a game.
J’leesa Jordan 6’0″ Hazelwood Central: An athletic forward who has shown a lot of improvement in the past year. She is a solid rebounder and adroit shot blocker with her length and athleticism. She averaged 5.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.2 blocks in helping the Hawks to a Final Four berth in the Class 5 tournament.
Reagan Rapert Reagan Rapert 5'6" | PG Union | 2021 State MO 5’6 Union: A multi-skilled point guard who can make it happen in all facets of the game. She can score from three levels and still drop dimes to open teammates, Excellent feel for the game. She averaged 21.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, seven assists and 4.6 steals while shooting 37 percent from 3-point range.
Mallory Rounshausen 5’7″ Cor Jesu: A strong and skilled two-way guard who led the Chargers to a district championship. She is a creative ball handler and passer with good ball toughness. She averaged 15.2 points, 3.5, three assists and two steals while making 67 3-pointers.
Kennedi Watkins Kennedi Watkins 5'10" | SF Marquette | 2021 State MO 5’11″ Marquette: A versatile wing player who poses matchup problems with her height and skill set. She averaged 16.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.2 steals a game in leading the Mustangs to a district championship. She already has a Division I offer from Southern Illinois.
Madison Weydert 6’2″ Fort Zumwalt West: A very mobile post player who has very good footwork inside and the ability to score with both hands around the basket. She can also score on the drive from the perimeter. She averaged 6.5 points and 5.3 rebounds while blocking 38 shots for a district championship team.
Aliyah Williams Aliyah Williams 5'4" | PG Parkway North | 2021 State MO 5’5″ Parkway North: An electric quick point guard who has the ability to break down defenders off the dribble and also knock down long 3-pointers. She averaged 18 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists while making 75 3-pointers.