2024 Top Newcomers Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With women's basketball growing as fast as it is, quite a few prospects came to the attention of scouts for the first time. For many as it was our first time seeing them in person. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Here we highlight some of the top newcomers</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='850046' first='Sydney' last='Fenn'] [program_tooltip program_id='713512' first='AZ' last='Compass']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fenn is a prototype stretch four who can come out to the perimeter and light it up. The University of <strong>Indiana</strong> commit has a quick release and has textbook form. Syd also is a very good rebounder and can battle in the paint when needed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='788003' first='Lia' last='Sims'] <strong>Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sims is a bundle of energy and is always in attack mode on both offense and defense. On offense she gets good elevation on her shot and likes to initiate contact when going into the paint. On defense she has active hands and quick feet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='414932' first='Aniya' last='Rowe'] [program_tooltip program_id='713512' first='AZ' last='Compass'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The University of<strong> Buffalo</strong> commit is a traditional point guard that plays the right way. She's looking to run the offense and get the best shot possible. She will push the pace when the opportunity is there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='850090' first='Bri'Ann' last='Felix'] <strong>Copper Canyon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The recent <strong>Phoenix College</strong> commit appears to be just scratching the surface of her potential. Her athleticism and motor are off the charts. She gives the same effort on defense as she does on offense. The sky is the limit for Felix.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216733' first='Gianna' last='Whiteside'] [program_tooltip program_id='713512' first='AZ' last='Compass'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gianna is a tough post player who knows how to bully defenders. She has soft hands and a soft touch from the free throw line in. She is also a good rebounder that establishes position very well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='791155' first='Grace' last='Strickland'] [program_tooltip program_id='713210' first='Bella' last='Vista Prep']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strickland came onto the scene as strictly a shooter. The lefty has a quick release and can go on very hot streaks. Her defense has made big strides recently as she can sit and make ball handlers very uncomfortable. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='794730' first='Landin' last='Kelley'] [program_tooltip program_id='713512' first='AZ' last='Compass']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kelly is an under the radar prospect who does a little of everything. She can handle the ball as well as pass it. She doesn't force the action on offense. On defense she has the size and athletic ability to guard multiple positions. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->