Strong Start 2024s: Part II
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It seems like just yesterday the high school season was wrapping up, and we are already thrown into the travel basketball season. We are here for it all! I was able to catch a few games at the Lamelo Ball…
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Continue ReadingIt seems like just yesterday the high school season was wrapping up, and we are already thrown into the travel basketball season. We are here for it all! I was able to catch a few games at the Lamelo Ball Invitational hosted in Charlotte, and these juniors (soon to be seniors) were showing out for their last travel basketball seasons. Here are some of the juniors who have a hot start this year.
Taniyah Cash Taniyah Cash 5'9" | SF East Rutherford | 2024 NC
Taniyah Cash Taniyah Cash 5'9" | SF East Rutherford | 2024 NC
Taniyah Cash Taniyah Cash 5’9″ | SF East Rutherford | 2024 NC does a nice job moving with the ball, attacking the gaps, and drawing defenders to open up the court for her teammates. She follows shots well and grabs the rebound on both ends of the court. She used shot fakes to get around her defender and pull up for a midrange jumper.
Julie Janus Julie Janus 5’7″ | SG AC Reynolds | 2024 State NC finds the openings and stays ready for the pass to score some points. She showed off her range shooting the ball from deep, too, scoring in transition as she found the opening. She had a nice spin move scoring in transition for two points. Her composure throughout every game she plays is certainly an asset on the court as she stays calm no matter what pressure is building.
Alissa Cheek Alissa Cheek 5’7″ | SG Rosman | 2024 NC knocked down her shot from deep on multiple occasions as she was certainly setting the nets on fire. She handles the ball well pushing the tempo up the court finding her open teammates for some fast breaks. Her ability to anticipate passes on defense led to some turnovers and points for her team on the other end.
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Demya Phifer Demya Phifer 5’7″ | PG West Rowan | 2024 State NC found the openings and attacked the basket battling through contact for her points. She is quick handling the ball and finding the openings filling the lanes in transition. She did a nice job using her change of direction ball moves to get to the hoop and score some points on some isolation plays.
Bailee Goodlett Bailee Goodlett 5’6″ | PG North Rowan | 2024 State NC got inside to grab rebounds, and she immediately pushed it up the court finding her open teammates for some transition points. She can take it herself, too, scoring some solo fast break points and even making some old fashioned three point plays. She had a nice crossover move to pull up for some points.