…and Dragons?

Brandon Bradley April 5, 2023 @ 02:00 PM

With all of the attention and commercials given to the new Dungeons & Dragons movie that recently hit box offices, I wanted to have a little fun. Now, this might be a bit of a stretch, but in this second article of a two-article rundown, below is a look at a handful of prospects who attend high schools with the nickname "Dragons" or "Giants". All of the Lady Dragons & Lady Giants below are worth checking out on the hardwood very soon.   [player_tooltip player_id='825990' first='Vivian' last='Miller'], 2024, 5-5 W, New Palestine H.S. - Vivian had several really nice moments this Winter play alongside [player_tooltip player_id='96080' first='Isabella' last='Gizzi'] (2023), and she should be a perimeter focal point moving forward for the Lady Dragons. Vivian averaged 9.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while also knocking down 33 3-pointers this year. She plays with a really nice motor, has some talent, and will likely have the ball in her hands a lot more during the 2023-2024 season.   [player_tooltip player_id='825863' first='Samantha' last='Redinger'], 2024, 5-6 G, Argos Community H.S. - Samantha had a nice Junior year for the Lady Dragons, and she was instrumental in their run to a 2023 Sectional Championship. The 5-6 guard averaged 15.3 points per game and knocked down nearly two 3-pointers per game (34 made in 18 games played). She got to the free throw line a little, but she was also good at getting to the basket and scoring the basketball consistently at all three levels.   [player_tooltip player_id='572797' first='Zoe' last='Wheeler'], 2024, 5-8 W, Ben Davis H.S. - On a Senior dominant Lady Giant squad, Zoe stepped up and gave them great minutes from the wing. She is athletic, wiry-strong, and she can make plays at all three levels. She averaged 9.7 points and 2.3 assists per game, plus she knocked down 49 3-pointers in 26 games played. Next season, I would look for her to be a key component to what Ben Davis does, as they graduate most of their production this Spring.   Jackie Williams, 2024, 5-10 F, Marion H.S. - Jackie was the key interior player for these Lady Giants through 14 games, before her season unfortunately ended in early January. She scored it at a 7.4 point per game clip, but she also managed 6.1 rebounds and 2.6 blocked shots per contest. Marion has been trying to find the glory they had just a few years ago, and if they can get this track star back on the hardwood next Winter, she will definitely help inside.   [player_tooltip player_id='422604' first='Emma' last='Schoen'], 2026, 5-7 PG, Silver Creek H.S. - These Lady Dragons played a number of Sophomores and Freshmen this Winter, and Emma stepped right into a starting role. She will still need to get stronger, but she has grown rapidly, and she is highly skilled. She is a very good perimeter shooter, she has a nice feel for the game, plus she plays with a feistiness. She averaged 9.2 points per game, while burying 44 3-pointers in 24 games at a 36% rate (44-122).

With all of the attention and commercials given to the new Dungeons & Dragons movie that recently hit box offices, I wanted to have a little fun. Now, this might be a bit of a stretch, but in this second article of a two-article rundown, below is a look at a handful of prospects who attend high schools with the nickname "Dragons" or "Giants". All of the Lady Dragons & Lady Giants below are worth checking out on the hardwood very soon.