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Five players I can’t wait to see in action

Five players I can’t wait to see in action
Niles Bateman
Niles Bateman
November 14, 2024 @ 12:57 PM
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Stella Na
Stella Na 5'8" | PG | 2027
WA
Liliana Meissner
Liliana Meissner 6'0" | CG/SF | 2026
WA
Kylin Kinchen
Kylin Kinchen 5'6" | CG | 2027
WA
Carmen Derda
Carmen Derda 5'9" | SF | 2026
WA
Jessica Ajayi
Jessica Ajayi 5'8" | CG | 2025
WA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the 2024-25 season nearly upon us and the excitement rising, I'll take a look at five players that I am extremely excited about seeing their skills in action. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["591216"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673642f4e759d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An elite defender that makes things tough for whoever she is guarding, Jessica is a difference maker for Kentwood. Her ability to stay in front and fight through screens is impressive, and she makes a great impact rebounding the ball as well. She rounds her game out with some effective skills on offense as well, with a confident jump shot and the toughness to finish in the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["666164"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673642f4e764d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carmen is a great two-way player for West Seattle, and I can't wait to see how she fairs against some spectacular talent in the Metro Conference. She pressures her defender really well and displays outstanding hustle. She's also a great facilitator on offense; she aggressively attacks the paint and has shown she can knock down three-point shots. I am very interested to see her and West Seattle play soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["753739"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673642f4e76c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Liliana is a crafty guard that maintains great composure, and she can either set up her teammates really well or attack the defense and find her own shots. She uses her speed to her advantage on both ends of the court, and she's also developed a confident jump shot. I am intrigued to see her skills in action here soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["688514"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67364806d1e43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anytime Kylin steps on the court, it's clear she's giving her team 110% effort. She does a great job finding her teammates for open shots, her energy on defense can't be missed, and she hustles in transition to get easy buckets. She should be going into a big sophomore season for Seattle Prep. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["928174"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67364806d1e9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Someone who let's their game speak for themselves; Stella is a hard-working sophomore point guard for Bishop Blanchet. She strives to facilitate the ball to her teammates, she has a great handle on the ball, as well as confident shooting ability. Stella displays exceptional leadership skills early on in her high school career, and I can't wait to see how she positively impacts Bishop Blanchet's team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With the 2024-25 season nearly upon us and the excitement rising, I'll take a look at five players that I am extremely excited about seeing their skills in action.

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Jessica Ajayi

Jessica Ajayi

WA
CG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Jessica
Ajayi CG
Class
2025
Height
5'8"
HS
Kentwood
|
WA
Five players I can’t wait to see in action
An elite defender that makes things tough for whoever she is guarding, Jessica is a difference maker for...
Written by Niles Bateman
San Diego
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Jessica Ajayi

State: Washington
School: Kentwood
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Carmen Derda

Carmen Derda

WA
SF
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Carmen
Derda SF
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
West Seattle
|
WA
Five players I can’t wait to see in action
Carmen is a great two-way player for West Seattle, and I can’t wait to see how she fairs...
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Carmen Derda

Twitter
State: Washington
School: West Seattle
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Liliana Meissner

Liliana Meissner

WA
CG/SF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG/SF
CLASS 2026
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Liliana
Meissner CG/SF
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Bellevue Christian
|
WA
Five players I can’t wait to see in action
Liliana is a crafty guard that maintains great composure, and she can either set up her teammates really...
Written by Niles Bateman
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Liliana Meissner

Instagram
State: Washington
School: Bellevue Christian
Club: FBC Northwest Alliance
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Kylin Kinchen

Kylin Kinchen

WA
CG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Kylin
Kinchen CG
Class
2027
Height
5'6"
HS
Seattle Prep
|
WA
Five players I can’t wait to see in action
Anytime Kylin steps on the court, it’s clear she’s giving her team 110% effort. She does a great...
Written by Niles Bateman
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Kylin Kinchen

Instagram
State: Washington
School: Seattle Prep
Club: FBC United
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Stella Na

Stella Na

WA
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Stella
Na PG
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Bishop Blanchet
|
WA
Five players I can’t wait to see in action
Someone who let’s their game speak for themselves; Stella is a hard-working sophomore point guard for Bishop Blanchet....
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Stella Na

Instagram
State: Washington
School: Bishop Blanchet
Club: WA Premier
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