NE District Players to Watch!
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Lanae Riley Lanae Riley 5'11" | C Akron Hoban | 2022 State OH – 5’11, C, 2022, Akron Hoban H.S.: Riley is a big time player with strength, size, and elevates when crashing the boards. So quick off the bounce and…
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Continue ReadingLanae Riley Lanae Riley 5'11" | C Akron Hoban | 2022 State OH – 5’11, C, 2022, Akron Hoban H.S.: Riley is a big time player with strength, size, and elevates when crashing the boards. So quick off the bounce and attacks the basket. She is a double-double machine, very difficult for opponents to contain. Her footwork is excellent, with outstanding moves in the paint.
Jordan Weir Jordan Weir 6'5" | C Glen Oak | 2022 State OH – 6’5, C, 2022, Glen Oak H.S.: Jordan is impressive to watch! She dominates the paint, and does serious damage with any opponent trying to attack the basket. She creates mismatches with her size and power. Fantastic rebounder! Love how she creates great position on the block, ready to catch the ball.
Emma Dretke Emma Dretke 5'9" | CG Jackson | 2022 State OH – 5’9, CG, 2022, Jackson H.S.: Dretke is a confident, skilled player who can do scoring damage from anywhere! Strong handles, and great body control when taking the ball to the hoop. Emma’s outside shot is impressive- she can shoot deep, and has a super quick trigger! Love her footwork- she makes difficult moves look simple.
Mari Bickley Mari Bickley 5'10" | PG Shaker Heights Laurel | 2023 State #20 Nation OH – 5’10, PG/SG/SF, 2023, Shaker Heights Laurel H.S.: Bickley is one very difficult assignment for opponents, as she can do damage from anywhere! I love her defense, and the pressure she puts on the ball. Great quickness on transition, makes the right decisions, and has no problem making the outside shots.
Leena Patibandla Leena Patibandla 6'1" | CG Massillon Jackson | 2023 State OH – 6’0, CG, 2023, Massillon Jackson H.S.: Patibandla is such a talented athlete, with moves and passes that make your mouth drop! Leena’s natural instincts in picking passes, and her court vision are outstanding. Brings so many abilities to the table- she’s a floor leader, fast with the ball, with a great outside shot. No issues going through multiple defenders- she’s so smooth!
Mahogany Cottingham Mahogany Cottingham 5'9" | CG Trinity | 2023 State OH – 5’8, CG, 2023, Parma H.S.: Cottingham is an athletic guard, and can without question handle the ball on the perimeter and be a force in the lane. She’s a spark plug for the team, as she can nail the 3’s, can finish strong in transition, and finds the open teammate for easy shots.
Paige Kohler Paige Kohler 5'8" | PG Olmsted Falls | 2023 State OH – 5’6, PG, 2023, Olmstead Falls H.S.: Kohler is so fun to watch! Her light feet, tight handles, and aggressive style of play makes her tough to contain. She possesses a quick release, both off the catch and off the dribble. Pretty passer, plays under control, and makes the right moves at the perfect time.
Corri Vermilya Corri Vermilya 5'8" | SG Loudonville | 2024 State OH – 5’9, SG, 2024, Loudonville H.S.: Vermilya is a special player, and boy can she do it all! She’s such a strong guard, who gets to the rim with no problem, and can shoot from downtown- anywhere! Very strong motor that goes hard all game, and how she crashes the boards is impressive. Keep your eyes on Corri!
Helen Holley Helen Holley 6'2" | PF Gilmour Academy | 2024 State OH – 6’2, PF, 2024, Laurel H.S.: (Featured photo, shooting) I am so very impressed with her presence, her poise, basketball IQ, and just unreal athleticism. She’s exciting to watch- no problem handling the basketball and getting to the rim. Watching her jump for rebounds and block shots- yikes! Rebounding machine and a scorer!