D2 District Finals- On the Rise
Tonight are the Div. 2 district finals at Mason, and here are a few under-the-radar players you will want to keep an eye on if you are at the game, or watching on the TKDS Sports Network. Kyla Irby Kyla…
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Continue ReadingTonight are the Div. 2 district finals at Mason, and here are a few under-the-radar players you will want to keep an eye on if you are at the game, or watching on the TKDS Sports Network.
Kyla Irby Kyla Irby 5'9" | SG Summit Country Day | 2023 State OH , 5-8 2023, Cincinnati Summit Country Day- One of the biggest things you will notice about her game is her ability to make a play at both ends of the floor. She is quick and athletic and can score off the dribble, or she will hurt you from the perimeter. She has excellent range and is a natural playmaker. Enjoy watching her game tonight.
Joniyah Chambers, 5-5 2024, Trotwood Madison- she has great court vision and sees the court well She is very good passer and its her teammates up well. Creates her own shot and gets to the basket. Has developed a jumpsuit out to the arc. She is a great on-ball defender, physical and aggressive, Very coachable kid and plays older than her age, Averaging 16 points per game.
Jaylen Dixon, 5-6 2023, Trotwood Madison- she doesn’t look to score but is a big factor for her team. Hit four three’s in the sectional finals so you have to prepare for her. She is a floor leader and plays great defense, and an extension of the coach on the floor. Great mechanics, just needs to look to score more.
Olivia Baumann, 6-0 2023, Eaton- she has such a great motor, she just doesn’t stop. In the right place in the right time. She is very solid in the paint, very solid rebounder and play defense. She will knock down the three if you leave her there. Good all around game.
Morgan Dixon, 5-5 2022, Hamilton Badin- the senior is a solid guard who averages around 7 pig, she has good ball skills and is a great offense complement to Player of the Year Jada Pohlen and sharpshooter Maya Lindesmith. She does the little things to help her team and is a key part of their success.
Elena Thompson Elena Thompson 5'11" | SG Kettering Alter | 2024 OH , 5-9 2024, Kettering Alter- can play everywhere runs some point and improving her range out behind the arc. Good driver and excellent defender. Can guard 1-4. She is long and lanky and has deceiving quickness. She is versatile and can fill many roles as needed.
Brooke Arington, 5-8 2024, Indian Hill- Here is a player who you better know exactly where she is on the floor. Outstanding three-point shooter, as she has hit nearly 70 this season. Right now that is the biggest attribute to her game, her ability to open up a game from the perimeter. She is continuing her growth. Can see the court well, good handles and is a good teammate.