2023 All-St. Louis Area Preseason 1st Team
Staying out on the east side of Missouri, next up is the super sophomores of the 2023 class. This group of players may be young but the talent among them is undeniable. Most if not all of these players were…
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Continue ReadingStaying out on the east side of Missouri, next up is the super sophomores of the 2023 class. This group of players may be young but the talent among them is undeniable. Most if not all of these players were major contributors to their high school teams and this season is setting up to be a continuation of how well they played as freshmen. Here is a look at the 2023 Preseason All-St. Louis Area 1st Team!
1st Team
Raychel Jones Raychel Jones 5'10" | CG Vashon | 2023 State MO Ι 5’10″ CG Ι Vashon Ι JRock AAU Ι Uncommitted
A former STL American Freshman of the Year, Raychel is a gifted big guard that does everything well. She can shoot from three with her smooth stroke. Her basket attacks are strong and with either hand. She finishes through contact with her strength. She is an excellent defender on-ball and from the weak side. Really smart player with great instincts.
Tkiyah Nelson Tkiyah Nelson 5'10" | CG Whitfield | 2023 State MO Ι 5’10″ CG Ι Whitfield Ι St. Louis Eagles AAU Ι Uncommitted
A long and athletic guard that gets after it on the defensive end, Te-Te is an electric player with the ball in her hands. She is a fast break starter with her rebounding ability and is one of the fastest players baseline to baseline. She is a playmaker with the ball in her hands for herself and her teammates. She is always putting pressure on the defense when attacking the rim; with either hand. She is a three-level scorer and has great vision and a great feel for the game.
Natalie Potts Natalie Potts 6'2" | PF Incarnate Word | 2023 State MO Ι 6’1″ PF Ι Incarnate Word Academy Ι Blue Star St. Louis AAU Ι Uncommitted
A solid wing forward who does a lot of the little things on the floor. Natalie has really good speed and agility to go with her outstanding skill set. She is great in pick and roll situations with soft hands on the catch and she finishes everything at the rim. She has range out to the three-point line and has a nice touch in the mid-range area.
Brooklyn Rhodes Brooklyn Rhodes 6'0" | PF Whitfield | 2023 State MO Ι 6’0″ PF Ι Whitfield Ι Lady Brad Beal Elite AAU Ι Uncommitted
An elite level rebounder, Brooklyn is a very active defender and rebounder. She is always around the ball and really understands how to position and find the basketball. She can score over both shoulders and finishes everything around the rim. She has great footwork in the post and is developing her handles and jump shot. She runs the floor well.
Brooke Coffey Brooke Coffey 6'0" | SF Incarnate Word Academy | 2023 State MO Ι 6’0″ SF Ι Incarnate Word Academy Ι Uncommitted
A gifted combo guard with size and length, Brooke affects the game on both ends making positive plays and being an all-around player. She understands how to create space and has crafty handles getting to the basket. She is a knockdown shooter from three and can score in the mid-range. An elite rebounder and defender that can handle on the perimeter. Great vision and sh has a high basketball IQ.