Western PA Bruins Tipoff- additional rising stars
My final look at some additional players who caught my eye at the Western PA Bruins Tipoff last weekend. Kendall Braaten, 2023, MAC Basketball Very solid point guard who does a great job running the show for her team. Runs…
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Continue ReadingMy final look at some additional players who caught my eye at the Western PA Bruins Tipoff last weekend.
Kendall Braaten, 2023, MAC Basketball
Very solid point guard who does a great job running the show for her team. Runs the floor very well in transition and is active on defense with the ability to anticipate well, reads and reacts. Able to penetrate to the rim and play through contact. Has a good head on her shoulders. The 3-ball is one of her biggest assets.
Sanaa Garrett, 2023, Team Pennsylvania 2023
Has the athleticism to get to the rim with good body control and good handles. Sees the court well, can drive and dish. Floor leader with the ability to create for her team in a variety of ways.
Sydney Pettis, 2023, Team Pennsylvania 2023
Solid post player, able to position herself well on the defensive side of the ball. Long and athletic with active hands, and does a good job running the floor in transition.
Ashley Sofilkanich, 2023, Philly Belles 11th White
Super athletic and plays with a high motor on the court all the time. Good defender and has quick hands. Active around the ball, deflects well with her length. Anticipates well, has a good basketball IQ.
Zanai Barnett, 2023, Germantown Panthers UAA 11th
Explosive speed from the point guard spot. Has a first step that allows her to dictate the tempo as she can get to the rim. Excellent north-south downhill player and can play physical.
Lanie Lipps Lanie Lipps 5'4" | PG Ross | 2025 OH , 2025, Cincinnati Angels 9th
I have seen her last month for the first time, and she performed well again in this event. She is aggressive with good court awareness and a nose for the ball. Plays good pressure defense, creates havoc with her intensity.
Toni McCrae, 2023, Elevate Elite Gold 11th
Loves to put pressure on her opponent, is a quick and agile player. Not afraid to take chances on the court and will take it to the defender. Can crash the boards with the best of them for her size.
Taylor Stanley Taylor Stanley 5'7" | CG Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame | 2023 State OH , 2023, Ohio Elite 11th
She is one of the steadiest point guards in Ohio as she just get the job done all the time. She has excellent court sense and will get to the open spots for her team. Can finish in transition. excellent defender and a natural leader. (feature photo above)
Kierra Morrow, 2024, Team Curry 10th
A long and athletic player who does a good job in the paint. Can establish position and able to create at the rim. Excellent pick-and-roll player. Handles the ball well and can guard anyone on the floor. Very versatile.
Cecilia Christy, 2026, SLAAM Woodson
Was impressed with this younger talent as she showed some good things in the game I watched. Another long and athletic player who showed a quick pull-up jumper from midrange, and can attack the rim well. She is one to keep an eye on as she progresses through high school.