Battle in Seattle - What's good on film can be great in person

You have to watch a lot of players on film as a scout. Although film don't lie, it'll show you what you need to do better. Watching these players in person, I saw some things that impressed me enough to up my evaluations of each of them. If you feel satisfied, watch some film.    Gracyn was one who really caught my eye as an outstanding guard. She is a point guard that has great handles. She is not the tallest of players but she continously got into the paint and made plays. The quick moves comes with strength and skills. I don't think I saw the defense bother her one time in the couple games I watched and they were all over her. She can knock down threes but I really loved her floor game. My apologies for originally tagging the wrong players. Gracyn has one of the most under control floor games of any guard that I saw. She handles pressure with zero issues. Great floor vision. Very high IQ. My notes listed pull - up jumper, one of the things I believe in the most for a high scoring guard. She had that too.     Flying under the radar until opposing teams try and rebound or contain her in the post. She gets after it and is an excellent rebounder. Anyone listening, that is effort. Rebounds don't have players names on them, go get it on both ends. She is strong on the block and tough to keep from getting into great position to score. Showed last season that she can be a force on the block. One of my notes said - beautiful power move. Which speaks to her being not just a tough player who plays hard, she has some skill too. She is a high motor post player who can be relentless.     A guard with some serious upside. She has always been a skilled player who can score on all levels, take care of the ball and see the floor. She's unselfish and at times leaves you wanting to see her do her thing on offense. She can get by the defense with a great understanding of how and when to change speeds. She did not shoot a lot when I watched but knocked down a three that looks like she has that elite shooters ability no question. It was pretty and saw nothing but net. She can score off the dribble, shooting or getting to the basket. She'll be in the 2A classification next year, possibility to have a great season is almost inevitable.     Grace is dynamic at the guard position. She did much of the primary ball handling and most of it was creating off the dribble. She is shifty and extremely strong getting to the bucket. She will find option two if option one doesn't work or has open teammates. She was really impressive, one of the better downhill players I saw. She plays with a lot of toughness.     You ssee this name here often. I saw her in person the first time. She hit a few threes and a couple other buckets I saw. But... although I've seen lots of film. She looked quicker, she was same Brooke with elite of the elite shooting. She could very well end her high school career as a 2, 000 point scorer. She's nearly halfway and I expect some nights she will drop a quiet 30 plus points. She is more than just a spot up shooter. She understands how to put it on the floor and get into what is a great mid-range game. She even showed a nice touch on a tough floater on the baseline, leading me to believe this girl is better than I thought and I thought she was great…She probably led the team in scoring and she did it quietly, that's a sign of a great player.     my notes on her in the first game said.. Really long, athletic, skilled, plays hard. The second game she did nothing but prove me right, although she scored more in the second one I watched. Tough baskets in the paint for the most part. Another that will keep coming at you. Effort, and athletic enough to make the two combined into a great year. Redmond has some young talent and is a team to watch in the coming seasons.     Players look better in person. She looks good on film but shows an even smoother game and moves in person. She just looked better than I've seen. It wasn't that she lit up the scoreboard when I watched but she has a nice jumper from three, better in person, and is smooth around the basket. She can literally play anywhere on the floor. I saw two buckets and that was good for a higher view as she made both, a three, and finish at the basket with an athletic c move. She won't stand around either. She gives back in all phases, using size to her advantage when possible, which is often.

You have to watch a lot of players on film as a scout. Although film don't lie, it'll show you what you need to do better. Watching these players in person, I saw some things that impressed me enough to up my evaluations of each of them. If you feel satisfied, watch some film.