Video Evaluations: 2021’s We’ll Be Watching

"There are not enough guard prospects in Minnesota," are words we’ve never said at Prep Girls Hoops. The quality of guards our state offers, especially in the Class of 2021, is extremely deep and we’ve already had more than 10 guards in the class commit to playing Division I and Division II college basketball. The four guard prospects we’re evaluating here are from that same class but aren’t quite as well-known as the commits. We will be watching them more closely when AAU begins to see if they have what it takes to play at the next level. <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Izzy Goettelman, Winona</strong></span> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Goettelman was one of the top contributors to the struggling Winona Winhawks, who had a disappointing season winning just 3 games on the year. Goettelman has some promise, as her shot goes off quick out of her hands. She also can create her own shot with a couple of dribbles to the basket to place a quick floater over the defense’s head. She doesn’t have tons of length, but at 5’7 can bang with the bigs for rebounds. Izzy averaged around 10 points per game last season with a high game of 22 points against Rochester Century. She is also a scrappy defender who hustles constantly. Unfortunately she does not play AAU.</span></div> <div></div> <div><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12272089/5e93d1aa02b21105c090b890">Watch the Tape</a></div> <div></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Sarah Tangen, Detroit Lakes</strong></span></div> <div></div> <div>Tangen is a sturdy 5’9 guard who has a strong will to score at the bucket when she gets any sort of steal. Tangen is also a quality outside shooter that can make a difference from beyond the arc. Tangen was a player that peaked late in the year, averaging around 15 points per game in her last 6 games and 16 points per game in section play. She had four games this season where she went for over 20 points. She will no doubt play a key role for the Mid State Conference champs when the 2020-21 high school season comes.</div> <div></div> <div><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12176660/5e9bcb41da513a0c749c2ba3">Watch the Tape</a></div> <div></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Jaya Hatlestad, Alexandria</strong></span></div> <div></div> <div>Hattlestad only stands about 5’2 or 5’3 but is a weapon that shouldn’t be forgotten. She is very much a catch-and-shooter from beyond the three-point line but also has the drive to finish a floater to the bucket. Her passing is quite forceful and leads to key assists as her teammates score at the basket. Hattlestad is one of two prospects on this list that played in the state tournament this season and should see more opportunities going forward following the graduation of [player_tooltip player_id="2032" first="Ella" last="Grove"].</div> <div></div> <div><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10532890/5e99066f9a917e0168ecee13">Watch the Tape</a></div> <div></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Kylie Frederick, Henning</strong></span></div> <div></div> <div>Based on the film I saw, Frederick might the best all-around guard on this list. Much like another Henning guard, [player_tooltip player_id="109736" first="Ellie" last="Dague"], Frederick has a strong build which makes me think there’s something in the water in Henning, Minnesota. Frederick is a strong on-ball defender who gives no space to her opposition when it comes to pressure. Frederick shows off athleticism with the basketball on tape and is another strong beyond the arc shooter for the co-state champion, Henning Hornets.</div> <div></div> <div><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11841502/5e9b5a2fda513a0c749c13c5">Watch the Tape</a></div> <div></div>