Offensive Talent

In this article, we are focusing on offensive talent, scary scorers, and bucket-getters, hence the name of this article "Walking Bucket". These girls can put up points!   What makes a good scorer?   Many things....But these certainly help...A good scorer in basketball possesses a combination of skills, mindset, and physical abilities that allow them to consistently put points on the board. Some qualities of a "walking bucket" include: competitiveness, shooting ability, extended range, versatility, a short memory, speed/quickness/bounce, producing at the rim, having a dynamic finishing package, hitting shots off the catch & bounce, 3-level scoring, a smooth middy game, floater/runners, a step-back game, strong post moves, great feet, relentlessness, tight handles & ball skills, high hoops IQ, mental toughness, reading/using screens, stamina, perfect timing, 2nd chance points/O-boards, consistency, exploiting mismatches, work ethic, getting to the FT-line/drawing fouls, points off TO's, buckets in transition, hustle, creativity, being a gamer, finishing with both hands, craftiness, clutch shots, and many more...   See below for info/comments on 13 ballers from ND & SD, these girls know a thing or two about scoring the rock.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/01/WalkingBucket.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1126030" style="width:350px;height:auto" /></figure>   Players are listed in no particular order...    Austin is a dynamic offensive player with impressive versatility and skills. Zoie averages 15.5 ppg. Zoie excels at creating her own shot off the dribble, finishing in traffic, and utilizing her speed in transition. She can pull up for a jumper or drive all the way to the rim with precision. Austin's finishing ability is one of her best traits. She is strong, athletic, and adept at finishing after contact with both hands. Austin has impressive body control and balance. She has an exceptional motor, Zoie plays with relentless energy, and constantly puts pressure on the defense. Austin is a major scoring threat because her unique combination of strength and speed creates constant mismatches with opponents: Against taller players, she leverages her speed to penetrate and score at the rim. Against quicker defenders, her strength allows her to "muscle" to her preferred spots on the court. [player_tooltip player_id='398151' first='Zoie' last='Austin']'s blend of skill and athleticism makes her a consistently deadly offensive weapon, capable of breaking down defenses in multiple ways.     Skari is a "Walking Bucket" because she can pour it in from all 3 levels. Quinn is averaging 18.8 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 1.4 apg, 3.8 spg, and shoots a hot 45.2 FG%, 36.8 3FG%, and 75 FT%. She averages 1.4 3M/G. Quinn is skilled, smart, reliable, has an impressive shot, makes smart decisions, is a good leader, a primary ball-handler, and a playmaker.     Passanante is averaging 19.4 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 1.8 apg, 2.2 spg, 30.4 FG%, 29.5 3FG%, 83.3 FT%, and 2.6 3M/G. Fallon can score the rock from every level but is really known as a sniper from beyond the arc. She is easily a top shooter in North Dakota. Her shooting mechanics are noteworthy, she jumps and runs well, has a good feel for the game, is a fierce competitor, works hard on her craft, and can take over a game with her shooting ability.     This next-level athlete is a special basketball talent. Burckhard is averaging 20.8 ppg at the moment. She puts up points in the paint, with transition buckets, draining 3-point shots, and off-the-dribble pull-up J's. Basically, she can score from all over the court. Lauryn is super versatile, she can take what the defense gives her. It causes other teams to be stuck with a tough match-up because she can play both, like a guard and a post player. Burckhard runs the floor hard and can score in transition, she moves well without the ball and not only creates open shots for herself but also opens the floor for her teammates. It has been fun to watch her confidence grow as she has continued to find her strengths.      This Tiger averages a quality 17.5 points per game. Heinz scores at all three levels but is very tough/talented at getting to the rim and she is such a strong finisher when she gets there. Hylton is either scoring or drawing fouls and getting to the free-throw line where she shoots an impressive 84%.     This superstar 9th grade PG is averaging 21.7 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 4.8 apg, 4.2 spg, 35% 3FG%, and 17 made treys in 6 games. Suri recently had a career-high over Xmas Break at the Valley City Holiday Shootout (Dec 28 vs Bottineau, L 53-56), she finished with 34 points which included 6 triples. Gourd was pulling from deep, got into the lane quite a bit to finish, and drew some fouls. She sprained her ankle late in the game which led to Bottineau taking the lead and the win. Suri has been getting to her spot and knocking down her mid-range jumpers too. Gourd is a mature & smart player, she wants the ball in crunch time, is not afraid to take the big shot, and is very confident shooting a deep 3. Gourd scores from all 3 levels, she is very skilled with her fundamentals, and she is getting better at drawing fouls. Suri is a relentless competitor who hates to lose.       [player_tooltip player_id='404951' first='Grace' last='Peterson'] is averaging 15 points per game and almost 6 rebounds per game. She is a kid who can score at all three levels. Peterson is a headache of a matchup as she can score in the post, mid-range, and shoot the three ball with accuracy. Grace can also put the ball on the floor and sees the court well enough to share with teammates. Peterson is a scary offensive weapon.     Bell leads the Aggies in scoring with 15.3 ppg, she is a major part of the PRFL offense every game. Lauren scores a lot of points around the basket within the Aggie offense. She is also good in transition and gets points on offensive rebound putbacks.  Bell is best working inside where she can use her strength and height to get favorable positioning. She has really worked to improve on her post moves inside and she is showing them off this season. Lauren is such a natural athlete, she moves quickly but effortlessly and many times just wins with speed. Also, the way she uses her body for positioning and then being strong enough to hold her spot has made her a very good offensive player for PRFL. Being only a sophomore she is continuing to improve and expand her game. The PRFL coaching staff & fans are proud and excited to see where things can go for Lauren and the Aggies. The sky is the limit!      This talented baller is averaging a gaudy 22.9 ppg. T scores the rock at every level. She can get to the rim, hit midrange jump shots, and has extended her range out past the three-point line.  Porter also has a great ability to go to the basket and draw fouls.  Being consistently aggressive while still working within the team concept makes her a special player. T's fundamentals and basketball experience make her a lethal offensive weapon. She can dribble, pass, pivot, and shoot at a very high level through all of the hard work she has put into the game.      Kenner is the best scorer for #1 ranked and undefeated Benson County. Aubrey is averaging 20.3 ppg this season. As a soph, she went for 19.4 a game. Aubrey is a three-level scorer. She scores a lot in the paint off the dribble, is a good 3-point shooter, and also has a nice mid-range game. Aubrey's defense actually leads to a lot of her scoring. She is a very strong defender and the pressure she applies leads to transition baskets for the offense. If she beats you down the court with her speed, she will get an easy layup, and if her teammate is there, she fills the outside and looks to be there for the transition three. Kenner's versatility and speed maker her a deadly ball player. Aubrey is very quick off the dribble, so you have to give her room, but if you give her too much, she will knock the shot down. Her court vision has improved a lot this season also. She will find her open teammate if you double or over-help.     Kate leads the Spoilers with 16.4 ppg. She scores a majority of her points from the outside, but this season has worked on attacking the basket more. The best part of LeClerc's game is her three-point shooting. She is a great offensive player because of her ability to spread the defense and hit from long range. Kate is a great outside offensive threat and when she starts to feel it, she has scary confidence and range at the 3-point range. She's a player that you have to guard on the outside or she will hit it, which is great to pull defense out on her and allow the post players to go to work on the inside.     Azure averages an awe-inspiring 19.3 ppg for the Thunder. Kennison has the ability to score in multiple ways, mainly finishing at the rim and in the post as of now this season. The best part of her offensive game is getting to the basket and finishing the possession. Azure finishes/scores with her right & left hand down low. Kennison is a deadly offensive weapon because she is able to score from anywhere on the court and she creates matchup issues. She has the size & strength to post up smaller/quicker defenders and when teams put a bigger defender on her she is able to beat them off the bounce and get to the basket. Kennison is a very good mid-range to 3-point shooter, so if teams take away her drive she can knock down outside shots.  Her court vision, game knowledge, and passing also make her hard to guard, and a great player.     Pinke scores 15.9 ppg for the Thunder. Elizabeth scores around the block, whether it is her using post moves or getting offensive rebounds and putbacks. Her ability to score on both sides of the basket, her offensive rebounding, and her overall strength are the best parts of her offensive game. Elizabeth is a very strong & competitive post-player. She does a good job of posting up with physicality and then getting the ball up to the basket through contact. Pinke has improved her game by working on her mid-range shooting to help draw defenders out toward her.  She also does a great job of running the court as a BIG. She sprints down the court in fast breaks and is able to finish full speed going to the basket or gets an offensive rebound on a transition shot.     <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/prepGIRLShoopsdakotas.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1056252" /></figure>

In this article, we are focusing on offensive talent, scary scorers, and bucket-getters, hence the name of this article "Walking Bucket". These girls can put up points!