Gamechangers: High Impact Mid-VT Prospects Pt. 1/2

Cody Quattrocci

September 5, 2023 @ 02:36 PM

Through mid-August I went through my top players in each class with my <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2023/08/august-company-pt-1-4-top-players-in-vts-class-of-2024/">August Company</a> series. Now I'm going through the state and finding those high impact players that didn't quite make those initial lists. Tap into some of VT's finest with the Gamechangers series!   Destiny Campbell, 5'7 G - Williamstown H.S. Class of 2024   The Williamstown PG is chock full of game. Destiny leads with her high motor on both ends; Campbell rebounds well, collects 50/50s, locks in defensively, and is off to the races once the ball is collected. She's a dynamic playmaker who can fill it up and feed teammates clean looks. True floor general   [player_tooltip player_id='645694' first='Eloise' last='Liley'], 5'8 G - Harwood Union H.S. Class of 2025   Liley had a breakout season last winter and I don't see any reason she won't continue to thrive. The combo-guard's playmaking has developed nicely, and her scoring touch has increased in efficiency. Moreover, her off-ball instincts are all there as well as her defensive chops. No let up from Liley.   [player_tooltip player_id='542229' first='Clara' last='Wilson'], 5'8 G - U-32 H.S. Class of 2025   Down at U-32, Wilson has a lot on her plate. Clara's the primary ballhandler and scorer, and the inside presence/leading scorer from last year has graduated. Regardless, I see Clara stepping up to the plate as she brings her high IQ game, hustle, two-way leadership and competitiveness to the fore.   Natalie Beliveau, 5'11 F - Williamstown H.S. Class of 2025   I first caught Natalie this summer and I was thoroughly impressed. Beliveau's inside presence is full of tough rebounding, rim protection, and inside finishing with her length and height. Moreover, she has the athleticism to defend multiple positions and get back to the glass. Nice upside.   [player_tooltip player_id='645788' first='Louisa' last='Painter'], 5'9 W - Mt. Abraham Union H.S. Class of 2025   A steady perimeter presence, Painter is someone who takes care of the little things. Louisa collects rebounds, plugs holes as a help defender, and covers multiple positions with her frame and footwork. Furthermore, Painter greases the wheels offensively with her snappy passing and off-ball movement, creating scoring opportunities for herself and others.   [player_tooltip player_id='645782' first='Taylor' last='Keel'], 5'7 G - Spaulding Union H.S. Class of 2025   I'm excited to see how Keel responds to a larger role this winter. Taylor's already an exceptional glue player with good decision making and the ability to knock down her open looks. Moreover, she's a gritty defender who stitches it all together on that end. Let's see how she grows into this new role.   [player_tooltip player_id='630337' first='Solstice' last='Binder'], 5'9 W/F - Middlebury Union H.S. Class of 2026   Solstice is one of the easiest players to root for. Binder is that utility player who takes care of a ton of business. Solstice rebounds at a high clip, defends numerous positions, and rotates quickly to help. Her offensive game is raw but efficient and smart. Plus, her motor is everlasting, often culminating in great looks in transition. Hard work pays off.

Through mid-August I went through my top players in each class with my August Company series. Now I'm going through the state and finding those high impact players that didn't quite make those initial lists. Tap into some of VT's finest with the Gamechangers series!