December Perimeter Stock Risers
As we close in on the start of conference season, there are some perimeter players that are beginning to hit their stride with their team. Roles are being defined and players know what to expect. Here are some perimeter players…
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Continue ReadingAs we close in on the start of conference season, there are some perimeter players that are beginning to hit their stride with their team. Roles are being defined and players know what to expect. Here are some perimeter players that have caught my eye during the month of December.
Paige Davis | PG | 2024 | Fountain Lake High School
Paige handles the ball pretty well against pressure. She’s has a handle that allows her to get to her spots on the floor to be effective. She can get in the paint and draw additional defenders for kick-out pass to open teammates for catch and shoot jumpers. She also runs the team well and gets them organized. If left open behind the three-point line she can make the open shot.
Kara Martin | Wing | 2023 | Fountain Lake High School
Kara was a solid all-around player for her high school team. Defensively, she could pressure the ball without fouling. She could get deflections with her quick hands in the passing lane or when guarding the ball. In the open court, she can push the ball and finish. Offensively in the half-court, she could also get to the rim and finish in traffic.
Selena Gasca | Wing | 2022 | Cutter Morning Star
Selena is an aggressive offensive player that loves to make plays for herself or for a teammate. Off the catch, she can create space with a jab step for the jumper or the drive to the basket. When driving to the lane in transition or in the half-court, she does a good job of using her body to protect the ball and draw fouls. She also showed she can finish around the rim in traffic.
Alyssa Rudolph | Wing | 2023 | Perryville High School
Alyssa is going to play hard and play hard the whole game. She attacks the offensive boards, she’s a tough player that can finish through contact, and she gives up her body to set good screens to free up her teammates. She can also operate out of the high post area. You can’t put her on the line because she can make free throws. Defensively she is active with her quick hands and she rotates effectively to help build a defensive wall.
Lauren Carver | Wing | 2023 | Nashville High School
Lauren is another wing player that goes after the offensive rebound. She can score around the basket with either hand. If she secures the defensive rebound she can push the ball in transition and with good vision. She knows how to utilize the bounce pass to get the ball around the defense to teammates. You can’t leave her alone behind the three-point line because she makes the spot-up three.
Caroline Dean | PG | 2025 | Nashville High School
Caroline is going to bring the energy to both ends of the floor. She really gets after it on defense and can force the ball handler to play at a speed they are not comfortable playing. Offensively, she loves to attack off the dribble. Looks to draw additional defenders so she can make plays for her teammates. If the defense doesn’t rotate to help she has the ability to finish vs bigger defenders.
Brooklyn Rowe | Wing | 2023 | Sheridan High School
Brooklyn is a fundamentally sound offensive player with a good IQ. She takes good care of the ball, doesn’t try to force anything, and takes what the defense gives her. She can make the catch and shoot three-pointer, can rebound and push the ball in transition, and is effective out of the high post. When operating out of the high post she can thread passes through the zone defense.
Kayden Porter Kayden Porter 5'10" | SF Sheridan | 2024 State AR | PG | 2024 | Sheridan High School
Kayden did a really good job of running the team, keeping them organized, communicating, and being an extension of the coach. She cuts well after passing the ball, she can drive and kick with either hand, rebounds well, and can score in a variety of ways.