Saiter’s Standouts from Journey to the Tourney- Part 2
Rayanna Howell- 5’5, 2024, Africentric: Howell has faced adversity with knee injuries, but she has come back strong! When her feet are set, she can hit 3’s from anywhere with a quick release. Rayanna applies strong defense, and her pressure…
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Continue ReadingRayanna Howell- 5’5, 2024, Africentric: Howell has faced adversity with knee injuries, but she has come back strong! When her feet are set, she can hit 3’s from anywhere with a quick release. Rayanna applies strong defense, and her pressure creates transition buckets. Great vision of the court. (Below, passing)
Kamyrn Grant- 6’0, 2024, Africentric: (Below, with ball) Grant is so agile, and truly could play nearly any position. I am amazed at how quickly she can dominate on transition, and her ability to rebound the basketball is outstanding! She is very difficult to box out and contain, simply because of her scoring capabilities, athleticism, and how she can read where the ball is going once a shot is put up. Great anticipation, and defender!
Natiah Nelson- 5’10, 2024, Toledo Rogers: Nelson has speed, and her precise cuts in the lane are fun to watch, and tiresome for opponents! She can put up points quickly, and with her intensity on defense, she can pick pockets and rebound with no problem! Her long frame compliments her style of play!
Breayah Jefferson- 5’5, 2024, Toledo Rogers: Jefferson has excellent speed, and never slows down! I love kids that show just as much passion on defense as they do offense- and this young lady does just that! She applies pressure on the ball, and doesn’t’ let up! Loves to attack the basket, but can hit the outside shots too!
Ellie Vaccari-5’7, 2022, Dublin Coffman: (Below, with ball) Vaccari will do whatever it takes to help her team win. She has a great understanding of the game, and knows how to read defenses. Whatever the team needs at that moment, whether it’s hitting a 3, pushing the ball on transition and finding the open teammates, or guarding a top scoring opponent, she thrives on her role.
Tessa Grady Tessa Grady 6'2" | SG Dublin Coffman | 2023 State OH – 6’2, 2023, Dublin Coffman: Tessa’s game just keeps rising. Handles the ball very well, with a pretty outside shot- anywhere from mid-range to behind the arc. She’s crafty off the dribble, and can score in traffic. Colleges are knocking on her door- the sky’s the limit! (Featured Photo, on defense)
Jenna Kopyar Jenna Kopyar 6'0" | CG Dublin Coffman | 2023 State OH – 5’11, 2023, Dublin Coffman: (Below, with ball) Love how Jenna pushes the tempo, but with control. Excellent court awareness, and she’s very reliable at the charity stripe. The ball needs to be in Jenna’s hands- she’s a quick leaper who can hurt opponents in the lane, and from outside. Athletic, quick, and high basketball IQ.