Season Preview: McDonogh Eagles Ready to Fly

The IAAM has made tentative plans to have a winter season so we will preview the contenders in the coming weeks. The Eagles of Mcdonogh bring back a stellar cast that came within one game of a championship appearance. They played Pallotti down to the wire in two exciting games and managed to knock off champion St. Frances last season. Here is a look at what Coach Brad Rees' rotation might look like. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="136403" first="Jayla" last="Oden"], Point Guard, 2021</strong> Jayla will spend her senior season trying to claim the top dog status and turn in a player of the year worthy campaign. With [player_tooltip player_id="18301" first="Angel" last="Reese"], [player_tooltip player_id="132248" first="Eniya" last="Russell"] and [player_tooltip player_id="132246" first="Mir" last="McLean"] out of the league, that space is wide open. Jayla commited to Illinois over the summer so she can focus strictly on her on court performance. Jayla can score with the best of them but has also shown that she run a team. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="27873" first="Nekhu" last="Mitchell"], Wing, 2022</strong> Nekhu racked up some more division one offers over the summer even without the benefit of a full circuit. She is a smooth six footer that finishes well with both hands around the basket and can step out to the three point line as well. Her mid range game is emerging and she is a strong rebounder. High mid majors and power fives are in pursuit. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="142846" first="Paris" last="Locke"], Wing, 2023</strong> Paris is a versatile guard/wing with a strong grasp of the game. She has a very reliable corner three point shot and can also get buckets from the mid range and in the post. She is a good defender and should be a huge contributor this season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="142839" first="Makaela" last="Quimby"], Guard, 2023</strong> Last year's rookie of the year should be even better this season with such an impressive first season under her belt. She plays with a calm demeanor no matter what the situation is and was not afraid to take big shots in the clutch. She has good size for a guard at 5'9" and is a deadly outside shooter. Her mid range pull up game is lethal and she's not afraid to use it. Several D1 schools are on her trail. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="142833" first="Anaiah" last="Jenkins"], Center, 2023</strong> Ms. Jenkins looked phenomenal over the shortened summer. She got bigger and looks more explosive. She is well over six feet and solidly built. She has good footwork and finishes well in traffic where she likes to dish out punishment. She should have a big season. <strong>Tatum Greene, Guard, 2024</strong> Tatum is highly recruited and hasn't even played a high school game yet. She's 6'2" and has deep three point range. She's a dangerous slasher and can make shots with both hands. She moves well without the ball, is a solid passer and lets the game come to her. She'll jump right into the rotation. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="137230" first="Delaney" last="Yarborough"], Center, 2022</strong> Delaney is a legit post presence at 6'3" and she is a terror on the boards. She draws a lot of fouls due to her physical play in the paint and will provide strong minutes for the Eagles this season. <strong>Kennedy Umeh, Forward, 2024</strong> Another 6'2" athlete with great length and size that Coach Rees has in his arsenal. She will get some minutes because she has great hands and footwork and a strong IQ. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;