Standout Week One Performers
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After week one of the basketball season, I want to talk about some kids who’ve come out of the gates strong. Serenity Metcalfe Serenity Metcalfe 5'8" Shorewood | 2025 State WI A transfer in her second year in Wisconsin set…
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Continue ReadingAfter week one of the basketball season, I want to talk about some kids who’ve come out of the gates strong.
Serenity Metcalfe Serenity Metcalfe 5'8" Shorewood | 2025 State WI
A transfer in her second year in Wisconsin set the high scoring mark of the season with a 61-point barrage against Milwaukee Riverside. The 5-6 guard, originally from Alabama, has had standout games. I remember her game at Pius last winter vividly. In that game, Metcalfe nearly brought them back from a 20+ point deficit in the early stages of that game. Metcalfe is a name that some may not recognize off the jump, but you’ll get to know it this season.
Ameerah Grant Ameerah Grant 5'5" | PG Brown Deer | 2025 State WI
The Brown Deer native has been the focal point of the Falcons offense since Jordana Reisma headed off to Cleveland State and done well. Although the Falcons aren’t a traditional power in the Woodland Conference, Grant has managed to be an efficient high-usage guard in a situation where most would understand if she was chucking up 35 shots per game. Grant’s ability to try to make everyone around the best versions of themselves is probably more admirable than her ability to score.
Aubryn Clark
What makes Clark effective is the ability to read what’s going on and react on the fly. The Rhinelander native isn’t someone who can only operate within the structure of a set offense. She’s probably at her best when she’s allowed the freedom to react to lapses in defenses. In cases when she gets to read the game, you don’t have to worry about her getting to shot happy because every time I’ve seen her, she’s tried to find the hot hand before considering attacking to score herself. Having her run your offense makes your team better by default. Outside of the intangibles, she’s physically the most varsity-ready lead guard in her class. She can fly up and down the floor, she’s powerful enough to play through contact, and in all the days I’ve seen her play this summer, she’s among the most well-conditioned players in her class.
We’ve always known how good Kelley was defensively, but over the last few seasons, we’ve watched her become one of the most dangerous offensive guards in the state. Kelley proved that she can be an above 40% three-point shooter throughout the season, be an effective passer, and see the floor as well as anyone. Kelley will be the focal point on the offensive end of the floor because of how many ways she can help her team put points on the board.