Under the Radar 2024’s to Watch This Summer

Under the Radar 2024&#8217;s to Watch This Summer

Brady Peterson April 20, 2023 @ 06:41 PM

The first NCAA viewing period is quickly approaching, and I'd like to keep putting names out there for coaches to know going into the weekend. I want to highlight kids I think are good enough to earn a spot at the next level. I'll continue doing this until Thursday.   [player_tooltip player_id='209602' first='Addison' last='Pytleski']   The best aspect of Pytleski's game is that she can fit in any style of offense or defense. She's a solid all-around player and can play as a lead or off-ball guard. Coaches will trust her to make good decisions with the ball in her hands, and she won't get beat on the defensive end often. She's gone and played against some of the most talented kids in the country during her time in AAU and won't see anything in college as good as some of the kids she's dealt with.   [player_tooltip player_id='444787' first='Maia' last='Ellis']   The Verona wing is one of my favorite kids on the board in the 2024 class. If you look up the term "plug and play," you'll find a picture of [player_tooltip player_id='444787' first='Maia' last='Ellis']. You can play her at the two, three, or four, and she'll do things to help her team win games. She can defend on the perimeter, and her 5-11 size and mobility bring defensive versatility and the ability to switch one through four. Ellis will be an excellent addition to whoever gets her.   [player_tooltip player_id='337019' first='Addy' last='Zacher']   Zacher is one of the more fun players to watch in the 2024 class. She's a talented lead guard and has the ball on a string. The Muskego product is also an accomplished shooter, and when Zacher finds space behind the 3-point line, the guard can get into a rhythm. Zacher is more of a pass-first guard, but she can hurt teams. Zacher's an under-the-radar kid who can improve an offense in minimal minutes if given an opportunity. Small schools in the area will get a good look at her this summer, and I'm sure she'll have a handful of schools that'd love her on their roster.   [player_tooltip player_id='266996' first='Keyah' last='Strop']   The River Falls guard's impact goes well beyond the box score. You won't find many kids in the state who can put as much pressure on opposing ball handlers as Strop. She's an excellent athlete who can defend in space and run in transition. I don't think you'll see her score over 25 points in a game at the college level, but there won't be many guards who score that amount on her either, and that's where her value is at the next level.

The first NCAA viewing period is quickly approaching, and I'd like to keep putting names out there for coaches to know going into the weekend. I want to highlight kids I think are good enough to earn a spot at the next level. I'll continue doing this until Thursday.