Five Players That Should Have Been Burger Girls
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I used to get in to the politics and the behind the scenes business of basketball but have relaxed since the loss of James Nichols and just report on what I see. Finishing of the class of 2023 I’d like…
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Continue ReadingI used to get in to the politics and the behind the scenes business of basketball but have relaxed since the loss of James Nichols and just report on what I see. Finishing of the class of 2023 I’d like the make mention of some players that were deserving of being McDonald’s All American’s that weren’t. This is not all inclusive just some observances from someone who once selected players. There was a time where Parade, Street & Smith, WCBA, ESBC and Jordan had All American teams/games to go alongside McDonald’s but the times have changed. Here are five players that are All American caliber athletes.
Qadence filled out the complete checklist: Gain notoriety early (check); Be six foot plus and athletic (check); Play the EYBL Circuit in the summer (check); Play at a nationally high school (check); Commit to a top 10 college (check), her admission would be a lock in any other year. Maybe a victim of over exposure what happens when you hit the scene so early that people become comfortable with seeing you. For whatever reason she certainly has the skill and talent to be a burger girl.
Give me five Gabrielle Kennerly Gabrielle Kennerly 5’10” | SF Howard | 2023 State MD ‘s and I’ll put them up against any five in the country. She has the talent to go toe to toe with anyone you can name and has gotten better year after year. If she would have been at certain showcases or had the proper mouthpiece advocating for her to the right people she would likely be amongst the 24.
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When has an injury stopped a player for making the team in the last 10 years? Talentwise Delaney is better that half of the players selected and if we are being real, her body of work over the past few years should have locked her in being as though she would be healthy before the game is played. Their is justification for the exclusion, however, based on past practices this would be considered a snub.
When historians look back at Makaela’s college and professional career they will wonder why she wasn’t a burger girl and who messed up, the answer is nobody. Makaela has seemed to make sacrifices for the good of the team. She can certainly take over a high school game and at times she has. With a team of talented players that share the ball you need to know what you’re looking at and many evaluators just look at stat sheets.
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Simone’s name may not be on everyone’s lips but you can’t win on any level without a player of her caliber. She would have fit right in on the team. She is a walking double-double and has been consistent since entering high school. She is efficient and effective on the court in a time where social media hype and likes are getting attention. She has been a top 20 player since entering high school and will have a solid career for as long as she chooses to play. Her name should be mentioned among the top players to come out of the area.