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A few athletes are home now. Trust me, your basketball career is far from over! Kobe Bryant was one of the most knowledgeable athletes. As great as he was, he was a student of the game! Bryant once said, “It’s…
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Continue ReadingA few athletes are home now. Trust me, your basketball career is far from over! Kobe Bryant was one of the most knowledgeable athletes. As great as he was, he was a student of the game! Bryant once said, “It’s exciting when you win, it’s exciting when you lose, because the process should be exactly the same. Whether you win or lose, you go back and you look, you find things you could’ve done better, find things that you’ve done well, that worked.”
I lived it! I’ve lost in the first round of the section, I’ve lost in a state championship game. So, to the athletes below, I get it. I understand. It’s hard to lose, but you learn from it and you get better! We have a lot of talent in our area, below are 6 players that all college coaches should know about!
West truly had a phenomenal season! Kyndra is a natural leader that plays the point guard position the right way! The young HVA squad needed every ounce of her leadership too! Kyndra averaged 13.7 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists per game! She has 944 total career points now. 944 career points for a pass-first point guard? Yes, you read that right. West has one of the nicest shots too and can definitely get a bucket whenever needed! In a time where we watch so many athletes throw up bad shots, you don’t have to worry about that with West. One of the best guards with the greatest shot selection! You have to watch Kyndra on the court to truly appreciate what she does. In my opinion, she is the Jason Kidd of high school girl’s basketball!
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Wood is one of the top freshman in our state! It’s truly hard to find a versatile athlete that can do it all, 1-5! Peyton’s length and athleticism helps her versatility! She can defend inside the paint against taller opponents! Again, her length, athleticism, and ability to jump out of the gym puts her in a class of her own! She can play 1-3 at the guard spot. She’s a good athlete that is willing to play whatever position is needed to benefit her team! She shot 74.2% from the free throw line! Wood’s field goal percentage was 42.3%. She ended with 206 points scored as a freshman and she is well on her way to being over a 1,000 point scorer!
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Wiles had a great freshman season! I expect Izy to have a breakout AAU season too! Wiles finished her freshman season averaging 13 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.7 steals per game! Yes, her stats are truly impressive for a freshman! Izy has one of the best outside shots in our area. Every time I was able to watch Wiles this season, her poise and composure always stood out. She plays so much smarter than what you would expect from a freshman. She is a good, solid defender, and she does a great job of creating for her teammates! Go ahead and call Wiles a stock riser, because I have a feeling that it will not take long for college coaches to be all in!
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Let’s be honest, what Kami Wilson Kami Wilson 5’11” | SG Lakeway Christian Academy | 2025 State TN did this season was remarkable. I know she would rather see wins, but her performances on the court was the best ones to watch! The 5’11 combo guard has D1 offers for a reason! She is unmatched in numerous categories! According to MaxPreps, Kami finished the season averaging 27.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2 steals per game! She broke her schools scoring record in a game this season! What did Nike say, “You break it, you own it.” Wilson is an elite talent that can score from anywhere on the court. She has remarkable court vision and an extremely high IQ!
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Rollins finished her freshman season averaging 16.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 3.4 steals! She finished with 424 points this season. Rollins is a prolific scorer! When I talk to people around the area, Rollins is one of the widest known names that always seems to be mentioned! Payton does many things that sets her a part on the basketball court! Here is a fun fact; I’ve had two athletes approach me and introduce themselves. Rollins was the first one! She is a tough competitor and she is willing to do whatever it takes to make it to the next level! I love the sense of urgency and passion that she plays with! D1 offers do not get thrown around to everyone. This young star is deserving and she is a name that you will continue to hear about!
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I don’t have stats for Gamble, but what I do know is that she is one of the best defenders that you are going to find. A true point guard that is one of the best facilitators! As the season continued on, Gamble was also able to show many teams how well she can shoot it from the outside! Some athletes have a non-stop motor, and Addi is one that never takes a play off. She’s a young, smart leader that continues to grow in every aspect of the game! I truly was left impressed after I watched Addi for the first time. She does all of the little things and she’s truly a special talent! Keep your eyes on this one!