Haleigh’s CITCity- Underclassmen Top Performers
With tons of time to improve their skills in the game they love, these top underclassmen performers caught my eye with their talent at the Classic in the City and here is why!! Riley Smith Riley Smith 6'2" | SF…
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Continue ReadingWith tons of time to improve their skills in the game they love, these top underclassmen performers caught my eye with their talent at the Classic in the City and here is why!!
Riley Smith Riley Smith 6'2" | SF Kettering Alter | 2024 State OH , 6-2 2024, Alter- Smith (pictured to the right) is great at running the floor and being the outlet pass on fast breaks. Her long arms and legs to dribble-drive are almost unstoppable. She is everywhere on the court as she rebounds and finds her open teammates. The pick and roll action is her go-to as she gets a lot of her points from that and the free-throw line.
Claire Mikola, 5-6 2025, Olentangy Liberty-Claire is a very under-control and smooth player. She has a great one-handed floater from the high post area, along with her quick hands-on defense. She always gives it her all by diving on the floor to get all the loose balls she can get.
Elana Thompson, 6-0 2024, Alter- Thompson gives the team a spark while coming off the bench with her energetic game of play. She gets around her defenders with her quickness, gets steals, and scores on the other end. The way she moves without the ball is amazing. Her communication on both ends of the court helps her teammates as well!
Emma Karagheuzoff, 5-2 2024, Olentangy Liberty- Her outside shot is beautiful. She gets it high up and has a great arc to it. Her game is all defense though, she has very active hands and communicates very well. Always mobile all over the court, if that is on the bench or the court, she is a great teammate.
Aniyah Throne, 5-8 2025, Bishop Hartley- With how young she is, she is a rockstar! From my two eyes possibly one of the most talented guard I have seen, she knows the game and has such a great shot. She is always active both on defense and offense. Whatever her role is in the game, she will always give her full effort! I love the way she plays!