Midwest Elite Underclassmen Workout Evaluations
A short time ago I had the opportunity to attend a practice for some Midwest Elite players in the Classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026. These were all players that I had not seen before, but am very impressed with.…
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Continue ReadingA short time ago I had the opportunity to attend a practice for some Midwest Elite players in the Classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026. These were all players that I had not seen before, but am very impressed with. Here are some standouts from the workout:
2024 Amalia Dray, 5’7” Guard, Nazareth Academy
Dray is a strong athlete who has all the qualities you want in a Point Guard. She handles the ball well and has great passing abilities which she uses to get teammates open looks at the hoop. Amalia gets in the lane and finishes well at the hoop and always plays solid on-ball defense.
2024 Calee Biedron, 5’4” Guard, Resurrection
Biedron is a quick and confident ball-handler who gives defenders issues in the open floor. Her court vision and passing abilities are very impressive for a Freshman and allow her to set up her teammates for success. Calee uses her quickness and athleticism on defense, as well, to play tough on-ball defense throughout the game.
2024 Gabi Smith, 5’6” Guard, Providence
Another Point Guard with an intriguing offensive skillset, Smith is a dynamic playmaker with the ball in her hands. She is incredibly skilled and gets in the lane with ease where she consistently makes plays. Gabi has a good-looking shot from deep and shows creativity when finishing around the rim.
2024 Stella Kohl, 5’10” Guard, York
Kohl is an athletic Shooting Guard with good length and skill to have success on the perimeter and in the lane. She can shoot the ball well from beyond the three-point line and attacks the lane hard where she uses her long arms to score above defenders at the hoop.
2024 Olivia Austin, 5’10” Forward, Nazareth Academy
A smooth athlete in the Post, Austin is a strong presence on both ends of the court and can extend to the perimeter with her versatility. She is skilled on the low block with an array of post moves and nice touch at the rim. Olivia is a dominant rebounder and runs the floor well in the transition game.
2025 Caitlin Leyden, 5’10” Guard
Leyden is a strong Guard who can play and Guard the 1-3 due to her length and athleticism. She is a high-IQ player and obvious leader anytime she’s on the floor. Caitlin does most of her scoring from the perimeter, where she attacks off the dribble and converts at the hoop at a high rate.
2025 Hannah Kenny, 5’7” Guard
A complete Point Guard with big time upside, Kenny has the potential to be a high impact player early on in her high school career. She has good strength and ball-handling skills which, matched with her high-IQ, help her consistently make eye-opening plays. Hannah plays tough on-ball defense against opposing PG’s and is a willing rebounder on both ends.
2026 Emma O’Brien, 5’7” Guard
O’Brien is a lengthy athlete who can play on or off-the-ball with her skillset. She handles the ball with confidence and attacks the lane hard, while being a consistent knock-down shooter from deep.
2026 Allison Linke, 5’11” Forward
A talented Forward with great versatility, Linke has a mature style of play with her pace and skill in the post. She can stretch the floor a bit with a solid jumper from the mid-range and plays excellent defense on opposing Post Players.
2026 Stella Sakalas, 5’9” Guard
Sakalas is a long and athletic Guard who makes her existence known on all areas of the court. She typically plays off-the-ball, but can handle it well, especially when slashing from the wing. Stella plays hard on defense and chases down rebounds on both sides of the ball.