The MO Phenom took several of its teams to Des Moines, IA for the first session of the Nike Tournament of Champions. Here is a look at their top Class of 2021 guards and wings from Missouri.
[player_tooltip player_id="168022" first="Kelsey" last="Blakemore"] 5’8 MO Phenom (EYBL): A physical combo guard from Whitfield who is strong and skilled. She uses her strength to overpower smaller guards on the way to the basket.
[player_tooltip player_id="106896" first="Naudia" last="Evans"] 5’6 MO Phenom (EYBL): Talented combo guard from Waynesville with speed, quickness and the ability to get buckets at all three levels. Stays in attack mode.
[player_tooltip player_id="106865" first="Hannah" last="Nilges"] 5’7: MO Phenom (EYBL): Scoring combo guard from Jefferson City was a nice pull up jumper and 3-point shooting range.
[player_tooltip player_id="106883" first="Lindsey" last="Byers"] 5’9: MO Phenom Columbia 17U: A lefty wing from Helias with an excellent stroke from 3-point range. She can also score on the drive. She’s a Missouri State commit.
[player_tooltip player_id="106876" first="Laini" last="Joseph"] 5’9 MO Phenom (P-Will): A versatile combo guard from Cameron who can post up smaller guards with her strength, but can score on the perimeter with her crafty moves and shooting. She can stuff the stat sheet.
Ali Kaimes 5’6 MO Phenom Columbia 17U: A solid all around point guard from Nixa with a nice hesitation move off the dribble with perimeter shooting ability.
[player_tooltip player_id="106875" first="Mary" last="Primus"] 5’8 MO Phenom Columbia 17U: A savvy combo guard from Rock Bridge who passes well, moves without the ball well on cuts while being a ball hawk on defense.
[player_tooltip player_id="106887" first="Lauren" last="Brandt"] 5’9 MO Phenom Columbia 17U: A strong and steady guard from Fatima who knows how to get to her spots on the floor. She is also a capable perimeter shooter.
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