Class of 2024: Hidden Treasures

<span style="font-weight: 400;">                                         Let’s get this rollin’ back again with these 2024 kids. There are a wide range of these players that are opening eyes to collegiate coaches of all levels. We are preparing to conclude this even-keeled 2021 AAU season, so all the hoopers have gotten that opportunity this season to ball out and show everyone what they can do while staying safe and secure. This incoming sophomore class has a lot of talent that has been showcased this spring and summer. We are seeing current high-level products, newcomers, and a variety of stock risers that have proven their skills and basketball capabilities. I am going to check out five kids of various positions in this class.</span> &nbsp; <span style="font-weight: 400;">Hailey Miller, 5’7, SG, Solon, 2024</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Fundamentally sound guard who can shoot the 3 ball with a beautiful stroke. Can break down defenders to finish at the rim. Has a nice runner in the lane. A shifty player. Dynamic, fluid, and can create for both herself and teammates. Understands spacing and how to find ways to put herself into easy places to get the ball in the net. Thrives in the up-tempo style of play. A quick defender. Has superb athleticism with the knack to pick up the steals. A gifted IQ player.</span> &nbsp; <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="246113" first="Bianca" last="Fazio"], 5’4, PG, DM Roosevelt, 2024</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Quick jet guard. Has a great handle. Displays the ability to put it on the floor and hit the pull-up j or the 3-pointer. Is an elite defender with electric quickness and speed. Is fun to watch in the open court. Can ignite any offense with this ability to create for both herself and teammates. When you have that God-gifted quickness and agility, the statistics that could be put up on either end of the floor could be enormous. Tremendous upside and potential. </span> &nbsp; <span style="font-weight: 400;">Catie Rettinger, 5’7, G, CR Prairie, 2024</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Natural guard that could play anywhere on the perimeter. One of these kids that you just say, “she can play” everytime she touches the ball. Has the ability to mix it up in transition and finish a variety of ways. A terrific 3-point shooter. A sweet handle. Can drive. Can defend well and get steals and stops. Mixes it up with the bigs rebounding the ball defining her top-notch athletic ability. Good things in store down the road. An elite player.</span> &nbsp; <span style="font-weight: 400;">McKenna Murray, 6’0, PF, CR Prairie, 2024</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">A physical, strong, and talented stretch 4 player. Is very versatile in the sense that she can shoot the 3, drive to the basket, nail the 15-footer, is a good free throw shooter, and can pass the ball efficiently. Is an outstanding rebounder. Is a complete koala bear in the sense that she can “climb a lot of trees” in regards to doing several things on the court on both ends of the floor with total athleticism. Is a good decision-maker and can read defenses well. A definite and true playmaker.</span> &nbsp; <span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="246152" first="Ava" last="Johnson"], 5’10, PF, Norwalk, 2024</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Powerful forward who brings it everytime on the court. Is a beast on the inside as she can rebound, steal, block, and pass the ball. Can also step outside and shoot the 3 ball as well. Is a lethal all-around defender. Bright future ahead.</span> &nbsp;