Carl Junction Tournament Underclasmen Standouts

Earl Austin December 7, 2022 @ 05:14 PM

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at the top underclassmen that we watched at last week's Carl Junction Tournament via the Magical Stream Machine.   [player_tooltip player_id='255532' first='Kylie' last='Scott'] (Carl Junction): A 6'3" 2024 forward who was a force throughout the tournament in helping lead CJ to the championship. She is a dominant rebounder who collected 21 boards in one of the games. She is a very skilled post player with excellent footwork and a variety of moves in the paint. She can also handle the ball and create off the dribble from the perimeter, making her a big matchup problem. She also used her length to be an effective shot blocker on the defensive end.   [player_tooltip player_id='207031' first='Clara' last='Swearingen'] (Nevada): A talented 2025 guard who led the Tigers to the championship game. She's an excellent 3-point shooter with a pure stroke from long distance. She can also create her own shot off the dribble with runners in the lane or pull up jumpers. She also delivered some nice one handed dimes off the dribble.   [player_tooltip player_id='255514' first='Tara' last='Masten'] (Parkview): A 2024 guard who plays the game in attack mode whenever she has the ball in her hands. The young lefty constantly gets into the lane and she plays very well off two feet with the jump stop. She seeks the contact and she gets herself to the free throw line. She also has a nice pull up jumper.   [player_tooltip player_id='634610' first='Dezi' last='Williams'] (Carl Junction): A 5'9" 2025 wing who has excellent athleticism and a high motor at both ends of the court. She attacks the basket well and she is also a very good rebounder. She can really put pressure on the defense. She is a versatile defender who is very active on the back line of her team's zone defense.   Aubri Wilson (Springdale, AR): An energetic 2024 guard who helps fuel her team's full court pressure defense with her energy and excellent instincts. She did a very good job of getting into the passing lanes. The young lefty was very good with her dribble penetration along with her ability to hit the pull up jumper.   Haley Grotjohn (Seneca): A very skilled 2025 guard who plays the game with a lot of confidence on the offensive end. She is a creative scorer who can get a bucket at all three levels. She can shoot the deep ball, either off the catch or off the dribble after one of her escape moves. She is also a good rebounder from the guard position who will also compete on the defensive end.   [player_tooltip player_id='418790' first='Beclynn' last='Garrett'] (Neosho): A 5'10" 2025 wing who is athletic with a versatile skill set. She is a solid ball handler with the ability to knock down the 3-pointer. She is a versatile defender who uses her size and length to guard multiple spots on the floor. She also went out and blocked a 3-point attempt in a game I watched, which showed her mobility and quick reaction.   Brookelyn Masten (Parkview): A 5'8" 2025 guard who provided instant offense off the bench. She is an excellent 3-point shooter who can really light it up when she has the time and space.   Jakayla Burch (Springdale, AR): An athletic 2024 guard who made a big impact on the defensive end. She was very effective in the full court press as she got many deflections and steals. She is a solid 3-point shooter with space and she also delivered a few nice wrap-around passes while on the move.   Ana Clarkson (McDonald County): A 2024 guard who has a excellent shooting stroke from 3-point range, especially from the corners in the game that I watched her. She has a very quick release on her shot. She also played the game with a lot of activity as she was constantly hustling for loose balls.

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at the top underclassmen that we watched at last week's Carl Junction Tournament via the Magical Stream Machine.