AAU Preview: Lone Wolf Athletics Varsity

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's grassroots time and there are few programs in VT that are as established as Lone Wolf Athletics. Year after year, a number of VT's best players combine forces and forge on to test themselves against tough competition across New England, New York, and out to the Midwest for Run 4 the Roses and the Nike Tournament of Champions. Dive in and get familiar with this Varsity group!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With primary guards such as<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='405948' first='Cassie' last='Beste']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496160' first='Macie' last='Stagner']</strong>, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='481355' first='Charlotte' last='Jasmin'] </strong>at the helm, LWA can throw a few different looks at you. <strong>Beste </strong>is a smooth southpaw with 3-level scoring and reliable playmaking, a product of her exemplary handle, shot-making, and reading of defensive tactics. Moreover, <strong>Cassie's </strong>off-ball activity showcases just how easy she can hurt you without the ball in her hands. <strong>Stagner </strong>has a similar on-ball ability. She's able to convert on all sorts of looks across the floor, feed teammates when the D is rotating, and organize the O. With <strong>Jasmin</strong>, the biggest difference is frame. <strong>Charlotte </strong>is 5'9 with a strong body, so she has some physicality to her around the rim, rebounds at a high rate, and can defend up. All that from <strong>Jasmin </strong>comes with good 3-point shooting, impressive court vision, and general savvy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Supporting them on the perimeter is the ultra-athlete <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='645601' first='Sabine' last='Brueck']</strong>, Windsor guards <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496193' first='Sophia' last='Rockwood']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496099' first='Audrey' last='Rupp']</strong>, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='645786' first='Brianna' last='Barton']</strong>, along with St. Johnsbury teammates <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='645602' first='Cassidy' last='Kittredge']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='592897' first='Anna' last='Ebert']</strong>. This balance here is exciting. There are three players here with impressive defensive ability; <strong>Brueck </strong>and <strong>Rupp </strong>can tango with the best opposing ballhandlers, using their agility and athleticism to bother. <strong>Sabine's </strong>length is considerable, always disrupting, and she rebounds at a high clip. <strong>Rupp </strong>is relentless, that constant presence next to you. Then <strong>Ebert</strong> is a 2/3 who relishes rugged matchups, able to guard up. <strong>Anna's </strong>physical, scrappy, collects 50/50s, and has no quit. Steady. Mix in the shooting that <strong>Rockwood</strong>, <strong>Brueck</strong>, and <strong>Kittredge</strong> provide and the connective playstyle of <strong>Barton</strong>, <strong>Rupp </strong>and <strong>Ebert </strong>and there's a well-oiled machine walking onto the floor. It's worth noting that <strong>Ebert's </strong>versatility shows itself in various ways, primarily her ability to plug-into different offensive roles. She facilitates well from the high-post, makes plays roaming the baseline vs zones, and has tough one-dribble takes to the cup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The perimeter depth features plenty of ballhandling, shooting, and connectivity. Players like <strong>Brueck</strong>, <strong>Rockwood</strong>, and <strong>Rupp </strong>initiate the offense too, flowing seamlessly into off-ball and on-ball action. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now the forwards. There are only two true forwards here with<strong> 6'2 [player_tooltip player_id='630319' first='Izzy' last='Simone']</strong> playing as a 5 and <strong>6'0 Sierra Derby</strong> fluctuating between the 4 and the 5. <strong>Simone's </strong>length and height is quickly noticed, able to alter shots around the rim and snatch boards. Plus, she has a decent shooting touch out to about 12-feet. <strong>Derby</strong> brings a bit more physicality, able to muscle around the interior, front, bother shots, rebound, and run. <strong>Sierra </strong>has a couple moves on the block and can knock down the catch-and-shoot jumper as well. I anticipate both will be featured in the pnr periodically and both have the court awareness + shot to make plays out of the pop or the short roll. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lone Wolf is a premier program and consistently churns out D3, D2, and occasionally D1 talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->