CITCity- Dabbs New Faces

Jim Dabbelt January 18, 2022 @ 03:50 PM

Today I will take a look at some new faces that I saw last weekend at the Classic in the City for the teams I evaluated and watched over the three days. Trinity Jackson, 5-9 2023, Pickerington Central- Very impressed with the game of Trinity as the junior showed a good skillset on both sides of the ball. She has good on-ball defense and is quick enough to stay with most any guard. She is an active player with good hands who can force turnovers. Can step down low and body up with her opponent. As her game continues to grow, she will see her stock rise even higher. Rayanna Howell, 5-5 2024, Columbus Africentric- A fiery guard who can push the ball well in transition, can create the tempo of the game and looks to get her team the best option possible. She is athletic and a solid all-around guard with a good skillset, high energy and full of intensity. Excellent handles with either hand, active on the defensive side of the ball. Jaeda Tagoe, 5-7 2024, Worthington Christian- A rising sophomore who is an aggressive player with the ball and not afraid of contact. Athletic and can defend with her quickness and she does a good job on anticipating the game. Her ceiling is high as she looks to grow her game and gain more experience. Sophie Bidwell, 5-10 2023, Newark- One thing she showed me right away was the way she moved without the ball. She is a smart, heady player with good leadership skills. Can get into position and defend the post at the rim, or step outside and contribute for her team. A physical player who has good court sense and a heady player. [player_tooltip player_id="219954" first="Fatima" last="Diakhate"], 6-5 2022, Montverde (FL)- Impressive and a good sized post player who was not only a factor in the paint, but can be a nightmare matchup issue with her perimeter skills. She is very strong on the boards, excellent rebounder and can start the break with good court sense. She is a major force for this team.