2024 Watch List: Names to Know
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The Class of 2024 Watch List is out and full of dozens of intriguing prospects who have already made names for themselves after one season of high school basketball. Here is a group of players who made great contributions during…
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Continue ReadingThe Class of 2024 Watch List is out and full of dozens of intriguing prospects who have already made names for themselves after one season of high school basketball. Here is a group of players who made great contributions during their Freshmen seasons and show great potential in the near future:
Olivia Austin Olivia Austin 6'0" | PF Nazareth Academy | 2024 State IL , 6’0″ Forward, Nazareth Academy
Austin is an athletic Forward who provides great versatility in the post and has shown solid potential on the wing. She can stretch the floor with an impressive jump shot and good ball-handling skills, while also knowing how to use footwork to create shots for herself on the block.
Mia Bergstrom Mia Bergstrom 5'10" | SG Saint Viator | 2024 State IL , 5’10” Guard, Saint Viator
A strong Guard who can shoot the ball at a high level from deep, Bergstrom can play any of the guard spots with her skill set. She is a terrific defender who can match up with a variety of players due to her length, and excels in the transition game with her ability to push the ball up the floor and finish through traffic.
Tahj Bloom Tahj Bloom 6'3" | SF DME Academy | 2024 State FL , 6’3” Forward, Grayslake Central
Bloom is a long and athletic Forward who is extremely tough to matchup with on the low block. She uses her body to seal off defenders and has good ball skills after she receives the entry pass. Tahj is a terrific rebounder and continues to show potential on the perimeter with evolving ball-handling and shooting abilities.
Lexi Carlsen Lexi Carlsen 5'8" | CG Sycamore | 2024 State IL , 5’8” Guard, Sycamore
Carlsen is a hardworking Guard who primarily plays off-ball but handles it well when called upon. She can shoot the three well and finishes tough through traffic when she attacks the lane. Lexi gives maximum effort on the defensive end and constantly makes hustle plays all over the floor.
Brooke Carlson Brooke Carlson 5'8" | PG Batavia | 2024 State IL , 5’7” Guard, Batavia
A top Point Guard in the Class of 2024, Carlson had an outstanding Freshman season as the primary ball-handler at Batavia. She is a quick and reliable ball handler with terrific court vision and passing skills. Brooke can score from anywhere on the floor and is active on defense against opposing Point Guards.
Kloe Froebe Kloe Froebe 5'8" | CG Lincoln | 2024 State IL , 5’9” Guard, Lincoln
Another high-level Point Guard who had a dominant Freshman season, Froebe is among the state’s best scorers from the Lead Guard position. She shoots the ball at a high clip from three and uses creative ball-handling skills to drive past defenders and finish at the basket. Kloe gives great effort on the defensive end and impacts the game significantly any time she’s on the floor.
Roisin Grandberry Roisin Grandberry 6'4" | C Rolling Meadows | 2024 State IL , 6’3” Forward, Rolling Meadows
Grandberry is a talented Forward who uses her strength to gain position on the low block and her length to score over defenders. Roisin is a dominant rebounder on both ends of the court and a great defender against opposing Forwards in the lane.
Reagan Sipla Reagan Sipla 6'1" | SG St. Charles North | 2024 State IL , 5’11” Guard, St. Charles North
Sipla is a dynamic scorer with her ability to consistently knock down shots from deep and attack the lane hard and finish through contact. Reagan uses her length to shoot over defenders on offense and disrupt passing lanes and bring down rebounds on defense.