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We tip off here in Appleton in a few hours, but I have some time before we get underway. Let’s talk about a few more kids to watch this weekend. Kamryn Lecce Kamryn Lecce 5'10" | CG Kenosha St.Joseph Catholic…
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Continue ReadingWe tip off here in Appleton in a few hours, but I have some time before we get underway. Let’s talk about a few more kids to watch this weekend.
Quietly, Lecce has put a solid career together thus far at Kenosha St. Joe’s. She’s been a reliable offensive force for them as a creator and finisher around the rim. The Lancers haven’t been among the prominent contenders in D4, but they’ve improved her first few seasons, and she’s a significant reason for that improvement. She’ll be a kid who’ll garner small-school interest over the next year, but I’ve enjoyed watching her operate for DF Elite.
Claudia Jenny
Egerton had a handful of talented guards, and Jenny was one of them. Watching her shoot the ball is fun because you expect her shots to fall through the rim whenever she puts one up. The 2027 had a successful first season for the Crimson Tide, helping them to an undefeated conference title in the Rock Valley-Rock. Kids like her can get in a rhythm and make multiple three-pointers if afforded space. She’s younger, so schools may not be after her yet, but if you have time, it can’t hurt to watch her play.
Sadie Kubacki Sadie Kubacki 5'4" | SG Wauwatosa East | 2026 State WI
You won’t see many kids who put in the extra time as Sadie Kubacki Sadie Kubacki 5'4" | SG Wauwatosa East | 2026 State WI . Everyone who knows her raves about her work ethic and obsession to get better, and it’s been evident. She entered the AAU season last year after being a role player at Tosa East her freshman season and lost in a Sectional-Semifinal. In year two, she was an integral starter for a team that went to the state tournament and had a significant role in that run. She was the best perimeter defender on her team and asked to chase some of the top shooters in the state on the way to a sectional title. She’s also become a more consistent shooter over the past season after taking a bunch of shots before school every day. She may not be the most physically imposing kid, but having her in your gym pushes everyone to work as hard as she does.
Valerie Richardson Valerie Richardson 5'8" | PG Madison East | 2025 WI
The Madison native makes shots from the three-point line. Richardson is also quicker than she’s probably given credit for. She’s a reliable ball handler and can score it from anywhere on the floor. She’s always been a kid who can create off the dribble, which is a requirement for kids who want to be a lead guard at a high level. She doesn’t play at a school that tends to be playing deep into the postseason, so I don’t hear about her much during the season, but each time I see her, she always plays well.