New York Offseason Report: Summer Circuit Risers Part 1
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This spotlight will focus on the development of top prospects from the state of New York throughout the summer circuit. Lauryn Swann NY #6 PG #3 HEIGHT 5'7" POS PG CLASS 2024 View Profile Lauryn Swann State: New York School:…
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Continue ReadingThis spotlight will focus on the development of top prospects from the state of New York throughout the summer circuit.
Swann has had a sensational summer after dealing with injuries during the 22-23 season. Swann has been able to regain her old form during the summer and reminding everyone why she is one of the top prospects in her class. Swann has good athleticism and uses her physicality on both ends of the floor to her advantage. She is tough and tenacious on both ends of the floor and has great court awareness. She is able to play through pick and rolls, has the footwork to make life tough on opposing shooters in the paint and on the perimeter. Loves to distribute on the break and finds open space beyond the arc to knock down shots. Possesses good shooting mechanics, accuracy, and is a proven winner.
Little has continued her torrid pace during the summer circuit as she looks to take the next step. Little has continued to dominant, doing the things that make Little the ultimate competitor. She appears to be more comfortable from beyond the arc, shooting with more confidence and enhance mechanics that make her shot look effortless and accurate. She also more comfortable on the ball with her decision making on whether to distribute or take the space that is given to attack the paint.
Scott is making her case on being one of the top forwards we have seen in her class this year. Scott is a relentless finisher around the rim with a variety of ways to beat you combined with her finishing ability that is efficient and consistent. Great post footwork in the paint and moves well around rim to protect the rim on the defensive end. Can run the floor and is an efficient rebounder. Has the ability to stretch the floor, has good playmaking ability, and can knock down open shots from beyond the arc.
Olivia Vukosa Olivia Vukosa 6'3" | C Christ the King | 2026 State NY
Olivia Vukosa Olivia Vukosa 6'3" | C Christ the King | 2026 State NY
The COK standout put the world on notice at the FIBA U16 Euros by avg. 22.6 points, 17.1 rebounds & 1.9 blocks per game and garnering FIBA ALL STAR 5 Team honors this summer.
Vukosa was dominant in the paint on both ends of the floor and is armed with more confidence heading into next season. She impacts the game at every level. Good athleticism and footwork to get up and down the floor. Loves to start and finish the break and has good mobility/handle to push the pace or run the floor. Possesses elite footwork in the post with touch and finishing ability around the rim. Has remarkable range and shooting mechanics from beyond the arc that gives her the ability to stretch the floor. She’s is an elite rim protector and rebounder and will only get better as she gets older. Playmaking ability is what sets her apart with ball handling ability of a traditional point guard. Makes her teammates better and has the ability to move the ball around to create easy shots for teammates on consistent double teams