Journey to the Tourney- Saturday Sophs
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Saturday there were several sophomores perform well at the Journey to the Tourney at Lakota West, as they continue to work on their craft and improve their game. Here is a look at some of those 2023 prospects to watch…
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Continue ReadingSaturday there were several sophomores perform well at the Journey to the Tourney at Lakota West, as they continue to work on their craft and improve their game. Here is a look at some of those 2023 prospects to watch the rest of the season and into the travel ball season.
Kendal George Kendal George 5'9" | CG Centerville | 2023 State OH , 5-9, Centerville
Everytime I see her play, her game improves. She works hard on her game and while she is known as one of the top shooters in the country in her class, she can also contribute in other ways. Moves well and handles the ball very efficiently, Kendal also has good court vision and can run the floor well in transition. She knows what it takes to win.
Morgan Blakeman, 5-8, Circleville
She is very skilled for a very good basketball team. With all of the attention going to senior Ashland commit Kenzie McConnell, Morgan has blossomed into a player that is getting better every day. She is a terrific shooter with good range. Good intensity and a good teammate. She has solid handles and is tough enough to play through contact. She also sees the floor well in transition.
Rylee Leonard Rylee Leonard 5'6" | CG Eastern Brown | 2023 State OH , 5-7, Eastern Brown
What a clutch player who steps up when the time is right. While she has all the tools to be a very solid next level player, she stepped up her game when her team needed her the most, in the fourth quarter on Saturday bringing her team back. She has a great shot with good range, incredible will to win and does whatever it takes for that to happen. Productive both on the perimeter or when she gets to the basket. Special player!
Taylor Stanley Taylor Stanley 5'7" | CG Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame | 2023 State OH , 5-6, Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame
The thing I like the most about Taylor is her incredible leadership skills. She won’t score much for this upperclass-filled Cougars team, but she knows what she has to do. She plays very good on-ball defense, creates turnovers with her active hands and smart play. She runs the show with good court vision and slick passing. Blue collar worker who has a high basketball IQ. Don’t miss out on this fast rising soph!
Diawna Carter-Hartley, 6-0, Cincinnati Princeton
Another rising prospect who showed a lot of versatility in her game on this day. Not only is she a strong force in the paint with shot blocking ability, but she is productive around the basket with her short range game. I also saw her step out and connect from long range which just adds to her arsenal. One to definitely keep your eye on this summer.
Sydney Skinner, 5-6, Sycamore
She was the first kid I saw when I arrived that caught my eye as she is a solid aggressive all around guard. She was active on defense with good hands and anticipates well. She shows good ability running the show from the guard spot and she has good court vision with a knack of finding her teammates with a solid passing game.