Players Who Popped: St. Andrew’s School
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Over the past couple of months, it seems like no team has been more active in the recruiting market than the St. Andrew’s School in Rhode Island. Every time I opened Twitter, I saw an announcement of a prospect…
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Over the past couple of months, it seems like no team has been more active in the recruiting market than the St. Andrew’s School in Rhode Island. Every time I opened Twitter, I saw an announcement of a prospect set to join the talented St. Andrew’s squad. With all the exciting acquisitions that have been made, I couldn’t accept an open gym invite from head coach Christina Batastini fast enough! The session started with ball handling and shooting drills before transitioning into a competitive 4v4 scrimmage. Here are the players who stood out from last Thursday evening.
Had to see the talent from @SASRIGirlsHoops after their massive offseason 🔥🔥🔥 This team is going to be tough 👀😤😤 pic.twitter.com/JNZJrdGHv5
— Bash Hudson (@BashHoopsNE) June 10, 2021
Jami Hill Jami Hill 5'11" | SF St Andrews | 2023 State New E – 5’11’’ – SG – ’23
- Left-handed slashing wing
- Versatile defender/can defend the 1-3
- Hustles hard/gets to 50-50 balls
- Terrific rebounder at her position
- Good fast-break igniter/ throws accurate and crisp outlet passes
- Adequate shooter/Range extends to the three-point line
Veronica Dawson Veronica Dawson 5'11" | PF St. Andrew's | 2024 State New E – 6’0’’ – PF/SF – ’24
- Inside/out combo forward
- Efficient spot-up mid-long range shooter/good mid-range shooter off the bounce
- Never stagnant on offense/hard face cuts and seals hard
- Good post entry passer
- High offensive IQ
- Excellent footwork and finishing ability around the basket
Cadence Johnson Cadence Johnson 6'0" | SF St. Andrew's | 2023 State New E – 6’0’’ – SF/PF – ’23
- Strong and physical combo forward
- Uses upper body strength well/always takes advantage of mismatches inside
- Automatic scorer when on the block/finishes through contact well
- Great playmaker on the wing/ makes crisp and accurate passes/hits cutters in stride
- Three-point threat
🚨’23 Player to Watch 🚨
Cadence Johnson @SASRIGirlsHoops / @BayStateJags
6’0’’
WingOne of the strongest and toughest players from the ‘23 class💪🏾 @cadencej21 finishes everything around the rim and buries defenders in the post 😤😤 pic.twitter.com/XXEOygELLV
— Bash Hudson (@BashHoopsNE) June 10, 2021
Kayli Vesterholm Kayli Vesterholm 6'0" | PF St. Andrew's | 2025 State New E – 6’0’’ – SF/PF – ’25
- Physically imposing versatile forward
- Runs the floor well/tough to slow down when going downhill
- Confident mid-range shooter
- Aggressive when attacking the basket
- Good mobility on defense/ patrols the paint
Thalia Shepard Thalia Shepard 5'9" | CG St. Andrew's | 2023 State New E – 5’9’’ – CG – ’23
- Athletic, shifty, and crafty lefty combo guard
- Deadly mid-range pull up/confident three-point stroke
- Converts heavily contested jump shots
- Good change of pace/body control when attacking in transition
- Very comfortable playmaker with off-hand
Maysen Hill Maysen Hill 5'11" | PG St. Andrews | 2025 State New E – 5’11’’ – CG – ’25
- Dynamic, athletic combo guard
- Defensive monster/defends guards and wings
- Excellent defender in transition
- Active hands/disrupts a lot of passes
- She sees the floor well/good passer and playmaker in transition
- Strong rebounder
- Attacks rim hard/great body control and finishing ability around the rim
- Improved jump shooter/range has extended well beyond the three-point line
- Prospect ceiling: #1 player in her class
🚨’25 Players to Watch 🚨
Maysen Hill @SASRIGirlsHoops / @briaholmeselite
5’11’’
PGAnd
Kayli Vesterholm@SASRIGirlsHoops / @briaholmeselite
6’0’’
Forward @MaysenHill and @KayliVesterholm are SCARY especially in transition 😤😤 The real deal! pic.twitter.com/2BgTnUfWBD— Bash Hudson (@BashHoopsNE) June 10, 2021