Are These Junior Prospects on Your Watchlist?

These junior prospects have stood out with their strong performances this season. All uncommitted, they bring a mix of scoring, defense, and playmaking that could translate well at the next level. Here's a look at some juniors who deserve more attention.    The first thing that stands out about Miskel is her relentless defense. She applies constant pressure, challenges ball handlers, and makes life difficult for the offense. Her quickness allows her to stay with matchups and disrupt plays. Offensively, she reacts quickly and displays good awareness and decision-making. She plays through contact by spinning off defenders or powering through to create scoring opportunities. Miskel thrives as a slasher and attacks the rim with confidence, but she's also shown she can knock down shots from deep. Earlier this season, she went 5-for-10 from three in a game against Port Washington and has had multiple hot shooting performances from beyond the arc. Miskel averages 11.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, with a season-high of 25 points.      Boinski is a versatile offensive player who can score both from the perimeter and at the rim. She's shooting 35% from beyond the arc this season, but she's even more effective when attacking the basket. She keeps control of her dribble in traffic, absorbs contact, and finishes strong at the rim. Her soft touch around the basket, often using an underhand scoop for extra reach, makes her a crafty and efficient finisher. She plays with patience and takes high-quality, high-percentage shots, and her ability to stretch the floor makes her difficult to guard. Off the ball, she moves with intent by finding gaps in the defense and making smart cuts to create scoring opportunities. Boinski is averaging 13.2 points per game for Catholic Memorial.      Blue has a high basketball IQ which is evident in her shifty movements, fakes, and on-court decision-making. She's an impressive ball handler and uses quick bursts of speed to create space. She can create her own shot off the dribble which sets her apart. Her shooting form and rhythm are smooth, and she can pull up from well beyond the arc with a quick release. In addition to her perimeter threat, she attacks the paint and maneuvers through defenders to score at the rim. Blue is scrappy and aggressive, bringing high intensity on defense. She is averaging 14.7 points, 3.1 assists, and 4.4 steals per game, with a season-high of 34 points.      Bechard is a well-rounded scorer with a smooth mid-range pull-up jumper and a soft touch around the basket. She can also heat up from the perimeter with multiple games this season where she has knocked down four or more threes. She crashes the boards aggressively which creates second-chance opportunities for her team, and her anticipation on defense leads to numerous steals. In addition to her scoring ability, she is a skilled passer who keeps the offense moving and effectively distributes the ball to both the high and low post. In her most recent game against Clintonville, she posted an impressive stat line of 26 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds. This season, she is averaging 17.2 points and 5.9 steals per game for Waupaca.      [player_tooltip player_id='777574' first='Jade' last='Kroll'] has an insanely quick first step and drives strong to the basket. She uses a mix of crossover, hop-step, and step-through moves to get around defenders and score at the rim. Finishing through contact is one of her strengths, and her 69% shooting from the field reflects just how reliable she is as a scorer. Beyond her ability to drive, Kroll can handle herself in the post by fighting for position and sealing off defenders to create scoring opportunities. She has a strong arm and the vision to make tough cross-court passes. Averaging 6 rebounds a game, Kroll aggressively crashes the boards and creates put-backs and second-chance opportunities. Off the ball, she moves with purpose, making sharp cuts and reading plays before they develop. Kroll is averaging an impressive 20.7 points per game, with a season-high of 39. Overall, she is a fundamentally sound, high-impact player on both ends of the floor.

These junior prospects have stood out with their strong performances this season. All uncommitted, they bring a mix of scoring, defense, and playmaking that could translate well at the next level. Here's a look at some juniors who deserve more attention.