Class of 2024 Rankings: Stock Risers Pt 1!
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Emory Klatt Emory Klatt 6'2" | SF Stevenson | 2024 State IL | 6’2 Stretch Forward | Stevenson 22 to 11 Emory is easily one of the top forwards in the state. Her motor, athleticism, and body control gives her…
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Continue ReadingEmory Klatt Emory Klatt 6'2" | SF Stevenson | 2024 State IL | 6’2 Stretch Forward | Stevenson 22 to 11
Emory is easily one of the top forwards in the state. Her motor, athleticism, and body control gives her the advantage over her opponents on every possession. Defensively, she disrupts the offense from perimeter to paint and can guard 1-5 with the same amount of effect. She can recover on the guards and show strength with the bigs. Offensively, from mid to paint… she’s a problem. High energy, high creativity, and high efficiency around the rim. Tremendous upside
Lauren Miller Lauren Miller 5'10" | SF Trinity | 2024 State IL | 5’10 Forward | Trinity 57 to 30
Millers’ ability to get double-doubles with ease… easily earned her the 35 spot jump. From elbow to elbow she’s an offensive threat. Accurate passing, one to two moves.. then straight to the basket, She’ll knock down the three, go to work in the mid, and can finish through contact at the rim. Her footwork and patience in the paint allow her to score on almost anyone.
Brynn Eshoo Brynn Eshoo 6'2" | SF Fremd | 2024 State IL | 6’1 Forward | Fremd 50 to 41
Athletic, strong, and just an overall stat sheet filler. Brynn’s impact on both ends of the floor is noticed immediately. On the defending side of the court, her versatility is on full display. She’s mobile, tough, and can lock down the paint. Offensively, the same if not more of her versatility is seen. Great footwork, patience with her ball-handling, and she plays every possession with 100% energy.
Hannah Laub Hannah Laub 5'11" | CG Waubonsie Valley | 2024 State IL | 5’11 Combo Guard | Waubonsie Valley 57 to 22
An under the radar but highly talented guard. Laub has every attribute to be a top-tier player in the state. Strength, speed, athleticism, poise, and the ability to never seem rattled. Those same attributes are seen on both sides of the ball. Three-level scorer, the ability to guard 1-5, and the energy and patience to always play an efficient game. Ball handling, high IQ, and vision. Hannah is a legit all-around basketball player and her growth will be something to watch.
Molly O’Riordan Molly O’Riordan 6'2" | C Barrington | 2024 State IL | 6’2 Stretch Post | Barrington 39 to 24
Cracking the Top 25, the mobile stretch post out of Barrington is making waves as one of the top physical threats around. Molly is synonymous with hard screens and perfect roll-offs and pop-outs. She can score from the mid to paint, with both a faceup and back down game. She’s strong, has solid footwork, and the body control on her finishes is high level. She’s the perfect last line of defense. She will alter, deflect or block anything that comes in. High ceiling.
Lexi Carlsen Lexi Carlsen 5'8" | CG Sycamore | 2024 State IL | 5’8 Combo Guard | Sycamore 66 to 32
A lengthy 1-2 guard who impacts the game in a multitude of ways. Offensively.. her high IQ, smooth ball handling, precise floor awareness, and pinpoint passing ability stick out the most. Carlsen can score at all levels with tremendous tempo. She’s automatic from the arc and her release is quick and fluid. On the opposite side of the ball, she’s a defense pest. Her length and discipline cause problems for the 1-3.
Ashley Schlabowske Ashley Schlabowske 5'8" | PG Carmel Catholic | 2024 State IL | 5’6 Guard | Carmel Catholic 118 to 67
Outside of finishing off the season with a state win. Ashley flipped the switch and put on a straight defensive show for her last game of the season. She defends with balance, awareness and can watch the ball and her assignment without missing a beat. Offensively, she’s a plug-and-play guard. She can switch the hats of a playmaker or a scorer. Deep ball threat and the ability to get to the basket around traffic. She will be able to excel in any type of team system.