‘24 Spring Eval Stock Risers Pt. 2: Dani Dynamite

Below are more stock risers from the ’24 class who had big springs.   #6 <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-448662" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/E40492E5-3E55-46ED-B1DD-B26A47F4FCE3-crop-1365x897-1655818952-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="283290" first="Dani" last="Ceseretti"] | Bay State Jaguars| 6’0’’| PG Ceseretti is one of the most unique talents in the class of ’24 and isn’t even close to her ceiling. Ceseretti’s decision-making and passing are elite, and she plays like there are eyes in the back of her head. She is always one step ahead of the defense, and she is always looking up the floor. I think Ceseretti is the best at handling and breaking pressure. She can see over the defense and handles the ball confidently to weave through defenders and get the team into the offense. You can have Ceseretti play the 1 or run the offense through her at the high post because she has the size and length to slide over to the wing. After watching her at The Prime Event East last weekend, it was clear that Ceseretti understood the importance of getting into the paint, sucking the defense in and making the right play.   #28 [player_tooltip player_id="408689" first="Ella" last="Chandler"] | NY Havoc| 6’0’’| PG I got to see Chandler a few times this spring, most recently at the EST Summer Kick-Off in Albany, New York, and she instantly became one of my favorite players at the event. Her toughness, basketball IQ, and versatility stood out the most. She was in constant motion on offense, understands spacing, moves the ball well, and is a good screen setter. Chandler also is a good outside shooter who showed confidence in her range that weekend.   #31 <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-448657" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/1A66D2E9-930E-4BBD-B912-F285C5D41D95-crop-1441x946-1655818789-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="292681" first="Jadyn" last="Brenneman"] | CBC| 5’6’’| PG I saw Brenneman at the New England Showcase a few weeks back, and I love how she commands the floor. I always thought Brenneman was one of the better defenders and most conditioned athletes at the point guard position, but she has also taken a huge jump as a facilitator. Brenneman is very comfortable using her off-hand, especially passing the basketball. She has no problem setting the table for her teammates with either hand. Brenneman also has control over the game’s tempo. She was good at gauging when to speed up the pace and attack and when to slow things down and galvanize the team in the halfcourt.   #47 [player_tooltip player_id="270376" first="Kaydance" last="Derba"]| MCW Starz|5’10’’|SG Derba has played well on defense this spring to accompany her sharpshooting. Her length was bothersome, and she was a significant factor in passing lanes. Derba’s ability to shut off angles worth her wingspan and get countless deflections helped spark transition opportunities for MCW.   #51 <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-448653" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/D47C1A66-9EFE-45D0-850E-2F2551C32853-scaled-crop-1707x1121-1655818597-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="298698" first="Erica" last="Hills"]| MA Huskies| 5’9’’| SG Hills is another ’24 prospect who took a massive jump up the rankings, and her performance at the New England Showcase separated her from her peers. Her toughness shined against some of the region’s top teams, making crucial defensive plays to give the Huskies a spark off the bench. She doesn’t need the ball in her hands to be effective. Hills is capable of scoring at a high clip but will also accept a secondary offensive role. She keeps the defense moving with hard timely cuts and can open up the floor with her three-point shot.   #53 <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-448650" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/03/E1CA9D93-BE99-4650-86B0-144F5B6FA6E2-crop-401x264-1655818525-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="326762" first="Margaret" last="Montplaisir"] | Seacoast Thunder | 5’9’’| SG Montplaisir was last weekend’s biggest stock riser at the GymRat Challenge in Albany, New York. Her motor is endless, and she does everything at full speed. Montplaisir drives with purpose and had a few tough finishes at the rim. Her jumper was also on. Montplaisir was a factor scoring off the dribble and off the catch. Last weekend was the best basketball I have seen Montplaisir play, and I think it is only the beginning for this promising prospect.   #55 [player_tooltip player_id="371743" first="Catherine" last="Sollose"]| CT Starters| 5’9’’|SF Sollose’s dedication to the glass gives her an edge over other players at her position, even though she may be shorter at the wing. Her aggression and strength factor in when battling down low for rebounds, and she isn’t afraid to be physical with bigger players. Sollose is dynamic in transition, and when she breaks downhill, she can be problematic for a defense because she will overpower you and finish strong through contact.   #58 [player_tooltip player_id="269480" first="Jessie" last="Silk"]| New England Panthers| 5’6’’|CG Silk is an explosive scoring guard who was electric all spring, lighting up defenses. She excels at creating separation and getting her shot off on good defense At all three levels. The lefty sniper cannot be ignored on the perimeter because she is automatic from three and has the power and finishing ability to score inside.   #84 <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-448649" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/06/77B8AC60-9A49-4674-BD0F-234FFC4A25F3-crop-1242x816-1655818483-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="269258" first="Sarah" last="Chenette"]| Lady Rivals|5’9|SG Chenette always stands out because she always outworks her opponent and runs the floor as well as anyone. She is a strong rebounder who reads the ball off the rim well and is also a deadly shooter. Chenette can also handle the ball in the open court, accelerate past the defense in transition, and be a playmaker.