Brady’s Day One Notes: Champions Challenge
As the Champions Challenge tipped off, some players immediately played at a cut above their peers. Although I only observed three rounds of games, some kids stood out. Today’s piece will likely be the shortest of the weekend, so let…
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Continue ReadingAs the Champions Challenge tipped off, some players immediately played at a cut above their peers. Although I only observed three rounds of games, some kids stood out. Today’s piece will likely be the shortest of the weekend, so let us get it started.
Lucy Leininger-Chapman Basketball Academy 2023 Frings
The Lucy Leininger I saw is almost unrecognizable from the kid I saw play De Pere back around Thanksgiving. Leininger has improved a lot on the offensive end and looks more comfortable using her length around the basket. Defensively, she went up against a 6-foot-4 and did Lucy Leininger things. Her defense has always looked like it was on another level, but today Leininger showed how elite her defensive abilities are. I highly suggest coaches watch how she played against Midwest Elite’s 2023 EYBL team.
Gretchen Tangeman-Let it Rain 2025 Grey
The Stoughton freshman is a talented athlete with her skills playing some catch-up. The 5-foot-10 wing/forward was the most intriguing player in her team’s game against Wisconsin Shooters. If she wants to get better, she has the frame, athleticism, and instincts to figure out how to be an effective high school player. Her athleticism is helping her succeed, and I believe that if she takes basketball seriously, she will be a college-level player in 2025.
Hailee Bauer-Wisconsin Blizzard 2025 Chase
I’ve seen Bauer play three times now, and each time, I’ve felt that she’s been the most influential player on the floor by a wide margin. She doesn’t make many mistakes as a lead guard, and I believe if she has enough space to shoot, you might as well give her team three points. I’d like to see how Bauer responds to situations where things aren’t going her way. Every time I’ve seen her team has been up big early. I know she can lead from the front, but I am interested to see if her composure is the same when she’s trailing late.
Emily Vogel-Wisconsin Blizzard 2025 Chase
Vogel can change a game with her length and athleticism, and it’s something to behold. When she’s in a full-court press, she causes multiple mistakes per game, and once more coaches get their eyes on her, they’ll love that about her. Offensively, Vogel is very active and moves a lot away from the ball to find open pockets of space to take advantage of the defense. She’s a good finisher around the basket and plays through contact well for a kid her age.
Cali Havlovitz-Wisconsin Blizzard 2025 Chase
Even though I viewed two separate games, Havlovitz was always around the ball whenever I looked over at her game. She’s an intriguing prospect because of how aggressive she is on the defensive end. She makes things happen. I don’t remember her scoring much, but Havlovitz is a kid you’re not going to have to entice to play hard in practice. She gives 110% effort 110% of the time.