April Showers: Scorers to Know Out of VT
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Let it rain! Check out 10 talented scorers who can fill it up in bunches. Dig in! Elyse MacDonough, 5’8 G – NY Havoc GUAA Blue Class of 2024 With her 3-level scoring and playmaking, MacDonough is a defensive nightmare…
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Elyse MacDonough, 5’8 G – NY Havoc GUAA Blue Class of 2024
With her 3-level scoring and playmaking, MacDonough is a defensive nightmare because she essentially has no weak spots. Elyse punctures the paint with ease and she can finish with either hand on both sides of the rim. Moreover, her jumper is cash off the bounce in the mid-range and from 3. And when she’s off the ball, her movement is quick and intentional. Elyse exploits gaps, shows shot fakes to get defenders off balance, and attacks as she sees fit, whether that’s finisher herself or creating for others. Elyse has a deep bag.
Hayden Wilkins Hayden Wilkins 5'8" | PG Saint Johnsbury Academy | 2024 State New E , 5’8 G – Blueprint Basketball “Blue” Class of 2024
With unlimited range, Hayden is an absolute issue at the combo-guard slot. Wilkins can operate at the 1 and facilitate with offensive creation for herself and others at all 3 levels. Yet she also works wisely off the ball by relocating on drives, utilizing screens, and cutting into space for catch-and-shoot opportunities and slashes. Regardless, Hayden balances her scoring with adept passing and playmaking for others. Her feel is excellent and she’s got the clutch gene to go with.
Bianca Williams Bianca Williams 5'10" | SG Essex | 2024 State New E , 5’10 G/W – Lone Wolf Athletics 11th Gr. Team Class of 2024
A big guard with excellent decision making, Bianca’s no-frills game is efficient and straight to the point. Williams’ off-ball movement allows her to get to her spots and rise up for jumpers at each level, or she’ll take smaller defenders into the post and work from there. Moreover, she’s a tough driver off of limited dribbles and she finishes plays with controlled takes to the cup. Athletic with a long and strong frame, Bianca is a tough cover.
Kelli Cieplicki, 5’9 G/W – NY Havoc GUAA Grey Class of 2024
Truly, Kelli’s game is exceptionally well-rounded. But her offensive production gets the limelight here. Cieplicki is comfortable both as a facilitator and off-ball mover as she’s able to read defenses and get to her spots without exerting more effort than necessary. A 3-level scorer, Kelli has sidestep threes, mid-range game, and controlled two-foot finishes around the rim. And off the ball, she reads rotations, relocates on drives, and cuts into defensive holes for clean looks. Plus, she’s an adept passer who sees the floor. Cieplicki has a ton of tools.
Maya Auger Maya Auger 5'8" | CG North Country Union | 2024 State New E , 5’8 G – Blueprint Basketball “Blue” Class of 2024
When Maya gets going, she’s an absolute flamethrower. Auger’s spot-up shooting is knockdown, plus, she can shake defenders off the dribble or use ball screens to create space and hit 3s. In addition, Maya really opens up her whole game, and makes plays for others, when she takes it to the rim. I like the tools Maya’s developed and I’m excited to see what she adds this Spring.
Cassie Beste Cassie Beste 5'6" | CG Phillips Exeter Academy | 2024 State New E , 5’5 G – Lone Wolf Athletics 11th Gr. Team Class of 2024
Cassie missed time due to injury, but she’s back and as smooth as ever. The southpaw’s handle is tight and manipulative, able to create space at will. Beste’s range goes a few feet behind the arc, and she has the instincts to attack her defender with ball fakes and drives into the second layer for pull-ups and crafty paint finishes. Furthermore, with all the attention she garners, Cassie does a good job of playmaking for others. Now is the time to key in on Cassie.
Macie Stagner Macie Stagner 5'7" | CG Springfield | 2025 State New E , 5’8 G – Lone Wolf Athletics 10th Gr. Team Class of 2025
A dynamic playmaker and scorer, Macie has legitimate 3-level scoring production and the ability to break down entire defenses. Stagner is a tough slasher who sees gaps in traffic and finishes cleanly on both sides of the rim. Moreover, she’s an efficient shooter off of both the bounce and the catch. With all the attention thrown her way, Macie also knows when to balance her attack and feed the rock. Stagner plays a winning brand of basketball.
Bree McDonald Bree McDonald 5'6" | PG Burlington | 2025 State New E , 5’4 PG – Blueprint Basketball “Blue” Class of 2025
An absolute bucket at the PG position, Bree knows how to get it going. McDonald balances her outside shooting with an intent to get inside the second layer and fill it up within 15-feet. She’s highly efficient in the paint with her array of lays, floaters, and pull-ups, and it forces defenders to give cushion on the perimeter. Of course, once she’s developed that inside game, her 3-ball opens up and has the space to fall. Additionally, Bree makes plays for others with crisp passing as defenders send their attention her way. So much game.
Sabine Brueck Sabine Brueck 5'8" | CG North Country Union | 2025 State New E , 5’6 G – Lone Wolf Athletics 10th Gr. Team Class of 2025
First things first, Brueck creates a ton of offense with her defense. She rips ballhandlers, gets in passing lanes, and is a force in transition as she taps into an extra gear not many have. Then in the halfcourt, Sabine has exceptional two-level scoring. Brueck gets to the rim off of quick and decisive slashes going to either side of the iron. And with her off-ball movement and relocation, Sabine creates space and knocks down spot-up threes with efficiency. It’s all in the flow of the offense and team basketball. Brueck is all there.
Atika Haji Atika Haji 5'10" | SG Rice Memorial | 2025 State New E , 5’10 G/W – Blueprint Basketball “Blue” Class of 2025
An athletic and aggressive scorer, Atika finds her lanes and takes them. Haji slashes with intent and the stride to navigate traffic and finish at the rim. Moreover, Atika shakes defenders with her handle and can knock down 3s off the bounce. Then off the ball, Haji spots up on the wing and relocates well on drives for catch-and-shoot 3s. In transition, Atika gets to the rack and finishes accordingly. Atika’s skillset and scoring repertoire are built for fast-paced offenses.