Impact Length from Georgia’s Freshman Showcase
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Take a look at players that possess the intangible height and size from the Freshman Showcase. Heading into year one of high school this attribute will help them compete from day one of their high school seasons. Andrea Guilford GA…
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Continue ReadingTake a look at players that possess the intangible height and size from the Freshman Showcase. Heading into year one of high school this attribute will help them compete from day one of their high school seasons.
Andrea is one of the freshmen that will be ready to see varsity action on day one. She has the height, frame, and strength to bully other perimeter players. She is quick with the ball in her hands and a good decision maker. She has great mechanics on her catch and shoot jumpers which she used outside and inside of the arc. She brings toughness to the floor as well and embraces the opportunity to match up against other players both young and old.
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Kaleigh is a handful for most opposing players to manage. She pairs size and athleticism very well when on the wings. Her ability to get to the rim through contact where she can power finish or use some acrobatic finesse. She runs the floor in transition well and really understands the benefits of spacing in the open court. Whether pushing herself or running off the ball, it was noticeable how she intentionally spaced herself from teammates in order to increase scoring chances on the break.
Anaya was one of the true post at the event. She played through pain most of the event but her toughness showed through. She worked for position many possesions and caught passes in traffic making quick decisions on what post move to use. She was effective going over her left shoulder and used her dribble on the block to muscle defender closer to the rim. She made her presence felt and does mo spurts. I hope to see her again soon at full strength.
Sanai brings a lot of potential to the court. She has a developing skill set and looked more than capable on the perimeter. She lead the break a few times during the games. She is a confident player and did not back down from an opportunity. With her build and mobility she’s a tweener that can play the interior forward position or the wing. I’m sure Dacula is excited to get her on the court this year.
Lydia is a capable score from the perimeter and at the rim. She has a high IQ on the defensive side of the ball as well, knowing how to guard both on the ball and off. She communicates well with teammates and is not afraid to direct traffic even in a showcase format. She contributed in every statistical category when I watched her. She was engaged every second on the court and did not wait around for something to happen, instead being a catalyst for many positive plays for her team. Heading to Buford High School this year, you can trust that she will continue to develop and learn the game at a high level.