Class of 2021 Rankings: Jacob’s New Additions (Part One)
With every Rankings update, our staff likes to highlight new players that have been added to the rankings in each class. Here are several from the Class of 2021 that have been included in the newest update: Jazzlyn Linbo Jazzlyn…
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Continue ReadingWith every Rankings update, our staff likes to highlight new players that have been added to the rankings in each class. Here are several from the Class of 2021 that have been included in the newest update:
- Jazzlyn Linbo Jazzlyn Linbo 6'2" | PF Grant | 2021 State IL , 6’2” Forward, Grant
Linbo is strong interior post player with good length, which she uses to dominate the lane on a consistent basis for Illinois Elite. The Purdue-Fort Wayne commit has a polished style of play with a good array of post moves and terrific footwork. Jazzlyn uses her strength and physicality well on defense, making it tough to get easy looks for opposing post players.
- E’Laiyah Heard E’Laiyah Heard 6'2" | PF Thornton | 2021 State IL , 6’2 Forward, Thornton
Following a breakout Summer on the AAU Circuit with the Lady Meanstreets, Heard has made her case as a legitimate impact player on the low block. She uses her strength and athleticism to gain position on her defenders and goes up strong to the hoop through contact. E’Laiyah is a rebound machine on both ends of the court and uses her length on defense to cause problems for opposing post players.
- Ashley Wachter Ashley Wachter 5'8" | PG McHenry | 2021 State IL , 5’8” Guard, McHenry
Wachter is a solid all-around Combo Guard with Illinois Elite who does everything well on the offensive end of the court. The University of Illinois-Springfield commit is a talented shooter from deep and makes smart decisions with the ball in her hand. Ashley is consistently locked in on the defensive side, disrupting the opposing offense by anticipating passes and pressuring ball-handlers.
- Niamh Gardiner Niamh Gardiner 5'11" | SG Maine South | 2021 State IL , 5’11” Guard, Maine South
Gardiner is a three-level scorer who can take over a game with her ability to get in the lane and finish creatively through contact. The Full Package AAU Guard shoots it well from deep and has good body control at the hoop. Niamh has the size and athleticism to defend multiple positions effectively, making her one of the more dynamic two-way players in this class.
- Nicole Gardiner Nicole Gardiner 5'10" | SG Maine South | 2021 State IL , 5’10” Guard, Maine south
Similar to her sister Niamh, Nicole Gardiner Nicole Gardiner 5'10" | SG Maine South | 2021 State IL is also a talented two-way player with Full Package AAU. She is a lethal shooter from beyond the three-point line with good range and confidence. Nicole, too, has good strength and physicality to matchup with ball-handlers on the perimeter as well as post players in the lane.
- Claudia Gallegos Claudia Gallegos 6'2" | PF Neuqua Valley | 2021 State IL , 6’2” Forward, Neuqua Valley
A skilled Forward/Center with Example Sports, Gallegos has the size and skillset to control the low post against most defenders. She is a high-IQ player who knows how to use her strength to win position over her defenders. Claudia is strong with the ball in her hands and has shown a variety of crafty moves in the post to get open looks at the hoop.
- Jayiona Cobbs Jayiona Cobbs 5'9" | CG Bloom | 2021 State IL , 5’9” Guard, Evanston
Cobbs is a smooth Combo Guard who can play on or off the ball due to her ball-handling skills and ability to score from the perimeter. The Lady Meanstreets Guard has a smooth shot off the dribble from the mid-range and can knock down shots from three as well. Jayiona uses her quickness to drive past one-on-one defenders uses her length to finish around the rim or her excellent court vision to get her teammates easy buckets.
- Emma Morrisey Emma Morrisey 5'7" | SG Saint Viator | 2021 State IL , 5’7” Guard, Saint Viator
Morrisey is a strong, off-ball Guard with Illinois Hustle who has caught a lot of attention over the Summer. She can really light it up from three and knows how to move without the ball and create openings for herself. Emma is a high-IQ player on both ends of the floor, consistently showing the ability to anticipate what the opposing team is doing and making adjustments to have success.
- Arielle Dabu Arielle Dabu 5'7" | CG Loyola Academy | 2021 State IL , 5’7” Guard, Loyola Academy
A shifty Floor General with Full Package AAU, Dabu continues to gain recognition for her consistent play going into her Senior year. She is an athletic ball-handler with good speed and shiftiness to create shots for herself or get in the lane and make plays. Arielle has a solid jumper from mid-range and deep, and does a good job on defense making things difficult for opposing Point Guards.