Scout’s Notebook Part 1 : Recently Seen PGs and SGs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the cusp of mid-season tournament time I thought I would share some notes, as written in my Rocketbooks, on recently watched players. In this part one of a three part series enjoy a look at point and shooting guards organized by class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>2023</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":380614,"width":100,"height":107,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/Avery-Caselman-2023-Southeast-of-Saline.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-380614" width="100" height="107" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Southeast of Saline 2023 [player_tooltip player_id='298587' first='Avery' last='Caselman']. Photo: Robert Kelly.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kori Arnold</strong>, 5'4", SG/PG, Hillsboro - Beat [player_tooltip player_id='265122' first='Lexi' last='Jacobson'] off the bounce. Does not handle well in half court traffic. Back-up PG. Perimeter shooting threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='345517' first='BrieAnn' last='Brawner'], 5'6", SG, Haven - Top three point threat but will oddly pass up gift opportunities like out of in-bounds plays. Good air under the ball. Shoots in flow, can go end-to-end with speed off a steal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":582066,"width":106,"height":108,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/Haley-Kangas-Chaparrel-2023.jpg?w=425" alt="" class="wp-image-582066" width="106" height="108" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Chaparrel 2023 Haley Kangas. Photo: Robert Kelly.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='298587' first='Avery' last='Caselman'], 5'7", SG, Southeast of Saline - Good perimeter shooter. Made 2. Fast, athletic, passes well, hustles. Defended Werth well in second half. Shut down Werth's interior drives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Haley Kangas</strong>, 5'2", PG, Chaparrel - Best, and only real, PG on the floor for either team. Solid quickness. Deceivingly good perimeter shooter especially off the catch. Hit three triples. Not real speedy. Creates well for others better than herself. Shots off drives swatted a lot. Will pull-up off drives for short jumper though.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":582071,"width":110,"height":106,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/Kaylee-Kauffman-2023-Central-Christian.jpg?w=440" alt="" class="wp-image-582071" width="110" height="106" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Central Christian 2023 [player_tooltip player_id='156318' first='Kaylee' last='Kauffman']. Photo: Robert Kelly.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='156318' first='Kaylee' last='Kauffman'], 5'4", PG, Central Christian - Shoot 3 w/range off catch &amp; dribble. Finish w/athleticism. Good FT shooter. Good handles. Quick hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='231274' first='Zaylee' last='Werth'], 6'0", PG, Hillsboro - Big, long, strong, physical, athletic. Consistently looks to attack right from TOK then whirl and finish with left. Looped and attacked right from left and scored with baby hook over two defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":582084,"width":128,"height":100,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/Zaylee-Werth-2024-Hillsboro.jpg?w=511" alt="" class="wp-image-582084" width="128" height="100" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Hillsboro 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='231274' first='Zaylee' last='Werth']. Photo: Robert Kelly.</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>2024</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='265125' first='Madelyn' last='Harris'], 5'5", SG/PG, Southeast of Saline - Terrific turnaround jumper over Werth. Flashes well to catch. Fast w/ball in transition. Good hesitation move. Great vision. Uses glass well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brielle Ptacek</strong>, SG, Southeast of Saline - Lot of air under three ball. Made 2. Fast, quick. Makes quick, soft entry pass from wing to where teammates can catch it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>2025</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bella Barnett</strong>, 5'7", PG/SG, Central Christian - Fast, athletic, raw. High potential. Good length. Finishing ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zoei Redgate</strong>, 5'5", PG, Attica - Quick release shot. Athletic. Finish w/athleticism. Quick on D but Matador defender early. Showed D energy late. Moves into space, scores well on the move. Solid speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chloe Traffas</strong>, 5'3", SG, Attica - Beat 20 off the bounce from right corner to get to the basket. Offensive potential. Lacks confidence as a shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>2026</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Emily Harding</strong>, 5'5", PG, Chaparrel - Decent catch and release shooter. Uses the glass. Good composure when picks up the ball. Thin frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maren Reed</strong>, SG, Hillsboro - Used step-through move &amp; LH to score under hoop. Good FT shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->