Grow the Game Shootout: Jacob’s Stock Risers
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Last weekend I was invited out to New Trier’s Northfield Campus to cover the first day of the Grow the Game Shootout. Several teams and dozens of talented prospects are scheduled to compete throughout the week, here are players that…
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Continue ReadingLast weekend I was invited out to New Trier’s Northfield Campus to cover the first day of the Grow the Game Shootout. Several teams and dozens of talented prospects are scheduled to compete throughout the week, here are players that I feel saw their stock rise from Saturdays games:
2022 Lili Duckmann, 5’8” Guard, Elk Grove
A dynamic Point Guard who is a constant playmaking threat, Duckmann led her team with 12 points and 7 rebounds in a Game One victory on Saturday. She is a smooth ball-handler who shoots the ball with great confidence from the perimeter and has great decision-making abilities with the ball in her hands. Lili is a more than willing defender and rebounder, consistently outhustling her opponents to apply pressure and chase after loose balls.
2023 Julia Masnica, 5’7” Guard, Elk Grove
Complimenting Duckmann in the off-ball Guard position, Masnica helped break the game open in the first half with her impressive shooting from beyond the three-point line. Julia had a game-high 16 points with her smooth shooting form and strong finishes near the basket.
2024 Leah Palmer Leah Palmer 5'11" | SG Geneva | 2024 State IL , 5’11” Guard, Geneva
Palmer is a talented and confident Shooting Guard who chipped in 9 points and 8 rebounds in Geneva’s decisive victory over Hinsdale Central. She is a terrific jump shooter from the mid-range and beyond the three-point line and doesn’t need much space to pull the trigger and knock down shots. Leah is a strong player who doesn’t shy away from contact and provides good versatility on the defensive end of the court.
2022 Le’lani Harris, 5’9” Guard, Marist
A talented Shooting Guard who continues to get better and better in every area of her game, Harris is a Senior who needs to be on a lot of coaches’ radars due to her ability score the ball well at every level. She is a tremendous shooter from beyond the three-point line with deep range and good confidence and can impact the game in a hurry. Le’lani had 13 points and 7 rebounds against Naperville North, using her strength and physicality to bring down rebounds in the lane and score through contact at the basket.
2022 Anastasia Lamperis, 5’7” Guard, Lane Tech
Lamperis is a skilled Combo Guard who does a little bit of everything on the court with her ability to defend and score the ball from everywhere. She totaled 14 points and 4 rebounds in a win over Highland Park, knocking down multiple shots from deep and converting tough baskets in transition. Anastasia is a high effort player who gets the most out of her time on the court and isn’t afraid to match physicality with her opponents.
2024 Victoria Matulevicius Victoria Matulevicius 5'8" | CG Montini | 2024 State IL , 5’8” Guard, Montini
Saturday was my first time watching Matulevicius live in person, and it is easy to see why she is considered among the best in the state in the Class of 2024. She is a tough Guard who can play any of the Guard positions with her ball-handling and scoring abilities from the wing, which was proven with her 13-point, 4-rebound performance against Barrington. Victoria is at her best when she attacks off the dribble and uses a variety of moves in the lane to score around defenders or finish strong through contact.
2024 Alyssa Epps Alyssa Epps 5'9" | SG Montini | 2024 State IL , 5’9” Forward, Montini
Epps was another bright spot for Montini in a thrilling game against Barrington, scoring 10 points and bringing down 5 rebounds. She is an athletic Forward who is always active in the lane in both bringing down rebounds and creating positioning for herself on the low block. Alyssa is a strong finisher at the basket with good touch and provides great versatility on the defensive end of the court with her ability to effectively defend multiple positions.