Clarksville Academy Lady Cougars Team Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The “Queen City,” is home to some good basketball. There has and will be some solid prospects that have come from this area. When most people think about Clarksville, TN, they immediately think about Ft.Campbell. Soldiers, toughness, work ethic, these are just a few words that come to mind when thinking about this area. (Oh, I can't forget, shout out to Lasater's Coffee. Great people. Good place for sure.) Add solid hoopers to your thought process. This area has churned out some pretty good ball players in recent years. Both on the mens and womens side, the area has seen an uptick in hoops talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lady Cougars of Clarksville Academy have benefitted from that Queen City hoop scene. The girls have had some solid kids don the blue and white jerseys in the past. Last year, a golden opportunity to rewrite the history books escaped them for sure. Going 23-8, they were upset by a talented opponent. This year, don't think of them rebuilding but retooling. The foundation has been laid and the girls in the program are hungry to defend their position amongst the DII-A's best.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach Charles Clark will lean on a balanced attack to strike fear in opponents. They are going to be solid on the defensive end, scrappy and fast. They are going to be equipped with guards who can attack downhill and shooters who can let it fly from the perimeter. Just know that when you take the court with these girls, prepare to battle it out in all four quarters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some prospects for the 2023-24 Clarksville Academy Lady Cougars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='290975' first='Shinae' last='Johnson'] (5'9/Sr./G)</strong>- Speed. Her #1 asset to her game. She's going to use her quickness to make opponents look silly. With the ball in her hands, she looks to attack, finishing around the rim or kicking out to an open teammate. Has a nice mid-range game to her arsenal. Defensively, she goes into lockdown mode. Getting steals, jumping passing lanes, creating opportunities that lead to easy transition buckets. She'll be looked upon as a senior leader this upcoming season. You better believe this prospect is going to leave her mark on this Lady Cougars program. Senior season loading!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='326747' first='Malaya' last='woullard'] (5'3/Sr./PG)</strong>- Shifty guard who has some crazy good handles. Malaya is a gym rat who loves the game of basketball. Has a nice crossover game that enables her to get downhill. Can get her defenders on skates, unleashing a deadly step back 3. She may be small in stature, but is a fierce competitor. Malaya is a multi-level scoring threat, who also contributes on the defensive end. Quick hands, quick feet, she gets steals by the bunches. Has a high basketball IQ, sees the floor well. Look for her to have an outstanding senior season and help lead this Lady Cougars squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='810530' first='Anna' last='Hellums'] (6'0/Jr./F)</strong>- Smart heady player who has continued to grow both in skill development and stature. She's been on the perimeter but due to her growth, she will be able to find opportunities inside as well. Will be called upon to score this year, she's gonna do that around the rim or unleash it from the arc. Solid contributor who is big on the boards and clogs passing lanes. Will get an opportunity early to battle it out amongst some good district foes. Look for her to be a solid contributor this upcoming season for the Lady Cougars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496323' first='Sicily' last='Robinson'] (5'5 /So./G)</strong>- Solid hooper who is coming into her own. She's a fierce competitor who is solid all around- Great handles, great basketball IQ, great court awareness, can score the basketball. She's a contributor who will be looked upon to carve out a niche to help this Lady Cougars team. Nicknamed “Bud” she's going to blossom into something big-time. She's been competing against talented guards all her life. Learning tricks of the trade plus staying in the gym, look for her to take huge strides this year and become a household name people will remember.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->