2024 - 2025 High School Season Preview: Ball On A String

In this piece we highlight a handful of prospects from around the state of Iowa, that have the basketball on a string when they are out on the floor competing. "On a string", can mean a few things but generally it means that the prospect has a great, powerful handle of the basketball in all situations.   Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!    [player_tooltip player_id='311391' first='Morgan' last='Miller'] returns back to the Regals program after committing to D2 - Truman State in the off-season. Miller exemplifies what it means to be a PG in every definition of the phrase and she certainly has the ball on a string, per se. Ever since I've known Miller, she has had an elite handle with a quick dribble from side-to-side. She is truly one of the best controller's of the ball that the state has to offer, no matter or Class or age and I'm sure she is ready to go for her Senior season.     One of the smoothest baller handlers that we will see compete this high school season in Iowa is [player_tooltip player_id='582806' first='Trishelle' last='Miller'] of Bishop Heelan. Miller is the definition of smooth. She has a nasty handle, she understands how to attack her defenders hips going either way, and she isn't ever afraid to put the ball on the floor - giving everyone a sense of what she can really do. At Bishop Heelan this Winter, Miller will be looked upon in her new program. She will be with a loaded squad so it's going to be up to her to make the most of it over the next two seasons.     Nakia Ollivierre had a season to remember last Winter, transferring over to Waterloo West High School. Ollivierre is an Army commit and someone that kills her opponents with the handle. Not only can she handle, she is extremely athletic and that helps play to her favor as she attacks her defender, usually giving her an easy look near the bucket in one way or another. It's the same thing this Winter, as it was last for Nakia. She is going to be looked upon to be their go-to leader and I know she is going to take that challenge by the horns, if you will.     The Johnston Dragons are going to come back this Winter after an undefeated run a season ago. Someone who will return with them in a starting position is PG - J Kinnetz. Kinnetz is a Top 15 prospect out of the state in her 2026 Class, while being a future collegiate athlete. She is someone that has the ability to go crazy in the scoring department in the blink of an eye, she can move the ball quickly in transition with her handle, and she is scrappy defensively. The Dragons are going to have a tough road ahead this Winter with a target on their backs but they are ready for that pressure. They understand pressure is a privilege and they are going to do their best to live up to their own expectations.     I love what [player_tooltip player_id='1044933' first='Claire' last='Storhoff'] is about. She is about controlling the pace of the game, making a play when it matters the most, and leading the others around her by example. Yeah, Storhoff can really handle but at the same time, she just makes great overall choices and that usually leads to success for her team in more ways than one. When it does come to her handle though, she is efficient and fundamental with it. Nothing crazy but just someone that doesn't turnover the ball, while handing all given situations and that is all you need from your PG from a coaching perspective.

In this piece we highlight a handful of prospects from around the state of Iowa, that have the basketball on a string when they are out on the floor competing. "On a string", can mean a few things but generally it means that the prospect has a great, powerful handle of the basketball in all situations.