Grind Session: AZ Standouts
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This past weekend I watched the Bella Vista Prep girls in the Grind Session Final-4 on Friday night and watched the Grind Session All-Star game on Sunday night at the Phhacility in Phx. AZ. Here were some of the standouts…
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Continue ReadingThis past weekend I watched the Bella Vista Prep girls in the Grind Session Final-4 on Friday night and watched the Grind Session All-Star game on Sunday night at the Phhacility in Phx. AZ.
Here were some of the standouts I viewed over the weekend
Saniyah Craig Saniyah Craig 6'1" | PF AZ Compass Prep | 2023 State AZ AZ Compass Prep
A strong power forward is a little raw but runs the court, plays really hard and gobbles up all rebounds in her area. She has a big motor to rebound and can rip thru and score through contact. She has a drop step with her left or right hand showing some growth to her game.
Ysabel Puente Ysabel Puente 5'7" | CG Dream City Christian | 2024 State AZ Dream City Christian
A junior combo guard with a shifty handle. She can shoot the three, run the court in transition for layups and give hard ball fakes and will go up. She hit a clutch three down the stretch and hustled for a put back.
Nykyah Williams Phhoenix Prep
An undersized point guard has great open court speed and throws dimes up the court with a super tight handle. Shes uses her speed in the open court to score on run out layups and competes hard.
Nene Ndiaye SF 6’1 2023 AZ Compass Prep
A bigger wing forward is a deep three point shooter. She makes good passes, she can rebound in her area and can step back off the dribble to hit shots. The Boston College commit had an assistant coach on hand to watch her play.
Gal Raviv Gal Raviv 5'8" | PG Bella Vista Prep | 2024 State AZ Bella Vista Prep
A high IQ lefty point guard can shoot it and handle pressure fairly well. She changes speeds and can get into the lane and float it in. She sees the floor and will throw ropes up the court. She has the catch three and is a true gamer.
Destiny Lunan Destiny Lunan 5'9" | PG Millennium | 2025 State AZ Bella Vista Prep
One of the top players in the Grind Session had a great weekend. She is a very shifty scoring guard with good size. She can burst into the lane with her speed and score on tough contested shots. She has a smooth handle on the break to go along with her speed. She can step back on her defender and let it fly with range and has a very quick first step and finishes off euro steps.
Adeang Ring Adeang Ring 6'5" | PF Bella Vista Prep | 2024 State AZ Bella Vista Prep
One of the top shot blockers in the class and state. She moves well from end to end and and can step out and hit a three occasionally but scores it inside primarily. She keeps the ball high making it difficult to block and will rebound at a high level. She has recently been a hot target for college coaches.
Adelyn Walker Adelyn Walker 5'8" | SF Bella Vista Prep | 2023 State AZ Bella Vista Prep
A point forward type who handles the break well. She can rebound and plays physically throughout the game. She has a nice hesitation move to freeze the defense to get to the basket. She scores thru contact and has that no-lose attitude.
Lana Koricanac Lana Koricanac 5'11" | SF Bella Vista Prep | 2025 State AZ Bella Vista Prep
A good sized wing forward who can shoot the three plus plays and defends multiple positions. She is a good passer and handles the ball well. She will rebound inside and plays with energy.