More EYBL/EYCL Underclass Standouts

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some more EYBL/EYCL players from Missouri that we watched over the past couple of weeks.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/07/IMG_6274.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-954915" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='344797' first='Ava' last='Albanese'] (Midwest Elite Meanstreets EYBL): A very skilled 6'2" 2026 wing from Incarnate Word Academy who is moving back to the St. Louis after playing at Montverde (FL) during her sophomore year. She causes matchup problems for opposing defenses with her height and high skill level. She can really shoot it from 3-point range and she is also a very capable ball handler and passer. Her excellent play during the month of July has led to Division I scholarship offers from Tulsa, Iona and SIUE.   ********   [player_tooltip player_id='460862' first='Elsie' last='Larsen'] (All Iowa Attack 16U): A 5'9" 2026 guard from Strafford who had an excellent summer EYBL season with AIA. She does a lot of positive things to help her team succeed. She plays active defense at the top of the zone and she also moves well without the ball and does a nice job screening for her teammates and also to get herself open. Everything flows on offense with her on the floor with her ability to handle the ball and keep it moving. She was knocking down 3-pointers and also attacking off the bounce on a good shot fake. She can also score in the lane with her good footwork inside.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/IMG_2923-1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-678222" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='351817' first='Sophie' last='Terry'] (MO Phenom 16U EYBL): A 6'0" 2026 guard from Raymore-Peculiar who is comfortable with the ball in her hands as a playmaker and facilitator and she can also play off the ball as an offensive threat. She had some nice rip throughs which led to pull up mid-range jumpers and layups in the lane. She can turn the corner hard and finish with either hand in the lane. She can also knock down open 3-pointers. She has picked up recent Division I offers from North Alabama, Omaha and SIUE.     *******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/12/IMG_8135.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-822866" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='554959' first='Evelyn' last='Shane'] (MOvPhenom 16U EYBL): The 5'11" 2026 forward from Ursuline Academy was tremendous in the game that I watched as she played with her usual dynamic motor. She was matched up against much taller players inside and she would outwork them with her activity and good footwork. She was constantly running the floor in transition. She was also sitting down in the low post to get position and score with either hand.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/07/IMG_6168.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-954894" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='279716' first='Jayelin' last='May'] (MoKan Elite 16U): A 6'2" 2026 forward in the low post who plays a classic back to the basket game very effectively. She is active in the post and she moves people around like furniture, which I enjoy watching. She seals defenders very well for position and she has soft hands to catch the ball in traffic. She also finishes with a nice touch off the glass. She recently picked up a Division I offer from Kansas City.     *******     <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/IMG_5065.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-737849" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='538901' first='Alex' last='Couch'] (MO Phenom 16U EYBL): A 5'10" 2026 guard from Liberty North who has strength and athleticism, which she uses to attack downhill and score on tough drives on a consistent basis. She has complimented her excellent drive game with a chopper. She also has a nice shooting stroke from 3-point range. She shoots confidently off the catch and she hits the pull up jumper in the mid-range. That perimeter jumper makes her even more difficult to guard. She has already received a number of Division I scholarship offers from schools such as Missouri State, Murray State, SIUE and Oakland.   *******     [player_tooltip player_id='1039479' first='Kinley' last='Larsen'] (All Iowa Attack 15U): A 5'8" 2028 guard from Strafford who has played up with the AIA 15U team throughout the season and she did quite well. She is a strong ball handler who can score at all three levels. She was lining it up from well beyond the 3-point line to hit perimeter shots. Her head was always up as she looked to advance to the ball to get the best early shot. She also operates with the ball in the open court.     ******   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/07/IMG_6165.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-954919" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='351758' first='Eliana' last='Arambula'] (MoKan Elite 16U): A 5'6" point guard from St. Joseph Benton who has been running the show at the varsity level since her freshman year. She is a pass-first point guard with smooth handles and the ability to thread the needle with a nifty pass through traffic with either hand. She is also confident when handling the ball against pressure. She was hitting the runner off the glass and she also does a good job relocating to get the open spots to make 3-pointers.     ******

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some more EYBL/EYCL players from Missouri that we watched over the past couple of weeks.