5 Players With College Ball On Their Minds!
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The five players listed below are all individuals over the next few years that can play and will play at the college level in some form or facet. All these players have displayed superior skillsets to those around them, along…
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Continue ReadingThe five players listed below are all individuals over the next few years that can play and will play at the college level in some form or facet. All these players have displayed superior skillsets to those around them, along with a higher “mental” level of the game as well. Thanks for tuning it and enjoy.
I always respect when players have solid overall games while still being great at a specific skill-set. It’s something that you don’t see too often and when you do, you know that hooper is a scholarship player. That’s what we have here with Naomi White Naomi White 5’9″ | CG Bellevue West | 2024 NE . White is a shifty guard who can score in every which way. The thing that stands out to most people right away about her is the ability to score at will but when you look closely, she has the ability to do this because of her exploding first step mixed with her mid-range shooting ability. White is currently getting offers from a few places all over. I’m excited to be able to see her in person this winter.
Norah Gessert Norah Gessert 6’0″ | PG Millard West | 2025 State NE has been getting a lot of interest this spring and I can see why. Gessert is a 6 FT guard who can do everything a point guard can do or anything a forward can do. She moves effortlessly off of the ball and knows to create space early when she catches near the basket. On the perimeter she has a quick dribble going either way that she can use to beat her opponent, with the ability to pull up from the midrange at any point. Her length and size are impressive for her position. If she keeps up her confidence, she is going to be a solid producer at the next level with the right instruction.
Taylor Hansen Taylor Hansen 5’10” | PF Millard West | 2024 State NE has a consistent and efficient game. Within 10 FT of the hoop she is deadly with her ability to float the ball up and in, as a swish or off the glass, depending on her angle. Hansen would be my definition of a small forward with how she navigates near the hoop. She understands where her opponents are going to be and uses her skill to maneuver around from there. When she catches outside on the perimeter she can put the ball on the floor and drive all the way to the hoop, usually ending in a successful finish at the rim in some fashion. Keep an eye on Hansen, she does a lot of good things on court on both ends. Her dedication to the craft really stands out.
Neleigh Gessert Neleigh Gessert 6’0″ | SG Millard West | 2025 State NE , sister of Norah Gessert Norah Gessert 6’0″ | PG Millard West | 2025 State NE , is another player out there that most should know of in the state of Nebraska but if you don’t know already, you will now. Gessert, just like her sister is receiving interest and offers from all divisions, all over the country. Another individual that is a play-maker on the court, who can impact the outcome of a game in more than one way. She possesses a high motor with a lot of drive and confidence. I’m not sure if at the end of the day these sisters will want to play together in college but in high school right now, they are killing it. They just need to keep that momentum up moving forward, which I’m sure they will.
Maggie Tynan Maggie Tynan 6’3″ | C Marian | 2024 State NE was very good when I saw her compete earlier this spring in Council Bluffs. She is tall and works hard to play her size. A major problem some kids have growing up is not playing “their size” or understanding how big they truly are compared to others around them. This is not a problem with Tynan. She creates space early, accepts contact, and works off of what the defensive gives her. Not to mention that she is a monster on the boards and a player that most opponents have to worry about on offense, once they beat their initial defender. I’m expecting a big year this winter out of Tynan at Marian high school. With all the skills she possesses mixed with her height, she should clean up her competition.