New York Pre-Season Best Of The Rest Part II
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Today, we will look at candidates in the state of New York that are the best of the rest. Let’s take a look in no particular order. Cha Gardner, Sr, Elmira Gardner loves to wreak havoc in open space and…
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Continue ReadingToday, we will look at candidates in the state of New York that are the best of the rest. Let’s take a look in no particular order.
Cha Gardner, Sr, Elmira
Gardner loves to wreak havoc in open space and charging towards the basket. She is a force in the paint. She has good footwork in the post with her back against the basket combined with great hands and touch around the basket makes her dangerous in double team situations.
Jaya Kelly Jaya Kelly 5'3" | CG Clinton | 2024 State NY , Sr, Clinton School
Kelly is an pass first guard with elite scoring ability. Excellent court vision coupled with her playmaking ability in transition and in half court sets makes her one to watch for this upcoming season. She’s fearless and an efficient shooter from beyond the arc but relishes the moment to attack paint with her shifty footwork and floaters in the paint.
Ines Goryanova, Sr, Putnam Science
6’4 F
Goryanova is a pure hooper. She has a Caitlin Clark confidence and a game to match. She is a confident shooter, and can sling it in a multitude of ways. Great shot mechanics with deep range from anywhere on the court. Great court vision with her signature touchdown pass on the break. Goryanova has good footwork and handle, and is crafty in the paint usually finishing with her patented floater. Runs the pick and roll extremely efficiently with the ability to dish or drive at will.
Lauryn Swann Lauryn Swann 5'7" | PG LuHI | 2024 State NY , Sr, LuHi
6’4 F
Dynamic and lightning quick Floor General that likes run the floor and get her teammates involved. She can beat you on the offensive end and is extremely difficult to guard. Can score at all three levels of the floor on the offensive end. Has a calm and cool demeanor to her game, possesses elite ball handling ability, and can make the extra difficult pass look super easy. Natural ability to see the floor and makes the right play often . Mid-range game is elite and can pick her spots.
Champagne is one of the top players at her position. She is elite in many categories and loves to hoop. Her offensive game is diverse and can beat you in any way she wants. She is a legit catch and shoot option from anywhere on the court and her shot mechanics and feel for the game are effortless. She possesses advanced ball-handling ability and some flair with her handle of the ball. When she attacks the paint, she is virtually unstoppable when she uses her patented euro-step to dance around defenders.