Efficient 2024 Wings to Open Up the Season
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The junior class has another round of talented wing prospects who boast perimeter skillsets not easily found at their height. These athletes already possess positional versatility on the defensive end. Look for these names to continue to make noise throughout…
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Continue ReadingThe junior class has another round of talented wing prospects who boast perimeter skillsets not easily found at their height. These athletes already possess positional versatility on the defensive end. Look for these names to continue to make noise throughout the playoffs, incredible talent throughout the 2024 class.
Sofia Baldessari Sofia Baldessari 6'0" | SG Douglas County | 2024 State CO – Douglas County
Baldessari has opened the season on a tear further refining her skills throughout the offseason. The Douglas County small forward brings a versatile skillset at 5’11, proving capable getting downhill with intent. Possessing upside as a floor spacer, Baldessari already excels attacking those hard closeouts. With her relative height, the wing has contributed 55% of her two point attempts, a testament to her balance on the move. Through the start of her junior year, Baldessari has posted 18.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game. Once her jump shot rises back up to the mean she will be a potent offensive threat.
Addison Branscum – Moutain View
Branscum excels as an off ball cutter, constantly surveying the floor. At 6′, the wing knows how maximize the team’s spacing by filling the open lanes. She stays assertive getting attempts around the rim. There are few forwards who boast her constant effort on the offensive glass, always roaming around for opportunities. Branscum has entered the season with successful stats of 15.3 points and 6.8 rebounds. Keep tabs on her consistency drawing fouls, as they will play a major role in her upside as a well rounded scorer.
Hana Belibi – Regis Jesuit
Belibi has continued to impress this season, returning from a successful summer. The wing has been dangerous from beyond the arc, knocking down 44% of her three point attempts on 5.3 attempts. Her confidence has been off the charts, taking and making plenty of spot up threes. Through the first six games, Belibi has averaged 16.2 points, 6 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. Another benefit is her help defense, doing well contesting shots around the rim without fouling. One area of growth will be the small forward’s playmaking. While possessing the vision to find teammates within the halfcourt and fullcourt. She will need to develop the left hand to maximize her talents. At minimum, Belibi has displayed efficient shotmaking off the catch at roughly 6′ tall.
Sarah Davis Sarah Davis 5'9" | CG Rock Canyon | 2024 State CO – Rock Canyon
Davis has been a velation for Rock Canyon, proving to be consistent two way player. The junior possesses an elite jumper off the catch, proving all too quick for most opponents. Davis has shown capabilites hovering off of screens into shots off the catch. Throughout the season, the wing has posted 14.2 points and 4 rebounds per game on 33% from beyond the arc. The wing takes no time off on the defensive end, staying aggressive to jump passing lanes. Her progression as a playmaker out of pick and roll will be a key area, given the exceptionally quick jumper. Davis could be a diamond in the rough after moving out to Colorado recently.