Nike TOC Day 4: Top 5 Performers
Day four in Des Moines was full of championship showdowns, and many elite players showed what they’re capable of. Although I took a lot of performances into consideration, these five were my favorite because they had breakout games and showed…
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Continue ReadingDay four in Des Moines was full of championship showdowns, and many elite players showed what they’re capable of. Although I took a lot of performances into consideration, these five were my favorite because they had breakout games and showed next-level abilities.
The day ended with a matchup between the top All Iowa Attack and Missouri Phenom squads, and the gym was loud, but these players bring energy with or without the big crowd.
Katie Dinnebier Katie Dinnebier 5'7" | PG Waukee | 2021 State IA — 2021 — Waukee High School — All Iowa Attack
Dinnebier had a great championship game for the Attack, but with how hard she plays, I don’t think she has many bad games. She collected and-1’s, assists, three’s, free throws and rebounds against a towering Missouri Phenom roster.
Aniah Wayne Aniah Wayne 5'9" | SF Omaha Central | 2022 State NE — 2022 — Omaha Central High School — Nebraska Attack
Wayne does all the right things on the court. When she doesn’t have the ball, she hunts for it by finding gaps and crashing the offensive boards hard. She’s a powerful small forward and will be an asset to any team.
Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda — 2022 — Sioux Falls Washington High School — All Iowa Attack
Mwenentanda seems to get better every time I watch her. She is still building her shot and strength, but every other piece is there. She’s athletic and long, she has a nose for the ball and she finishes well. There is no doubt she is an elite prospect who will keep improving.
Jada Williams Jada Williams 5'6" | PG La Jolla Country Day | 2023 State #6 Nation CA — 2023 — Blue Springs High School — Missouri Phenom
Williams deserves the top ten national ranking. She has an incredible ability to change her speed and direction. She’s a great passer. I knew just by watching warm-ups that she does anything to take her game to the next level.
Allison Weidner Allison Weidner 5'10" | PG St. Francis Humphrey | 2021 State #97 Nation NE — 2021 — St. Francis Humphrey High School — Nebraska Attack
Weidner is an explosive guard with a high IQ and great skill set. I like the way she moves, and unlike most guards, she has developed a game out of the high post.