High School Playoffs: Excelling in Transition

You look up at a game and notice a player or two constantly getting to the rim on the fast break, off the rebound, or off the steal. In this article, we look at prospects who have played well in the high school playoffs, particularly in the transition game.    [player_tooltip player_id='214672' first='Riley' last='Martin'] gets up and down the court consistently throughout the game. She has great timing getting out on the outlet, and that comes with a lot of trust that her teammates are getting the rebounds. Martin can also get the rebound and push it herself. She is sneaky fast and has a great understanding of running the floor. Martin is a confident shooter, and she can pull the three in transition. Her ability to shoot off the catch and off the dribble makes Martin dangerous in the transition game. [player_tooltip player_id='214672' first='Riley' last='Martin'] has been in a scoring groove as of late, and the transition game is a big part of.       [player_tooltip player_id='892014' first='Kelsey' last='Sharpe'] is one of the top guards in the State, and a lot of her game is predicated on her ability to play in transition and in the open court. Kelsey's game is pushing the ball up the floor and attacking the rim off of the dribble. She is extremely crafty with the finish and is able to finish in the left hand and off the dribble. Kelsey can shoot the jumper off of the dribble catch and shoot it as well. These tools are very much part of Sharpe's game and is the reason she is so dangerous in the transition game.     [player_tooltip player_id='248678' first='Mikayla' last='Evans'] is one of the most athletic guards out there, and she can get up and down the floor. Evans has a potent three-point shot, and she will shoot it at any time. Her ability to shoot the three in transition is a weapon. Generally, the defense isn't always set in transition, and Evan's ability to shoot off of the catch or dribble makes her extremely dangerous in the transition game. Evans has good speed and the ability to maneuver through the defense, get to the rim, and score.     [player_tooltip player_id='515001' first='Jorrdann' last='Sibley'] is a Freshman guard that coaches will need to put on their radar in the next few seasons. The young guard is a ball of excitement and energy on the court. She excels in the open court game where she utilizes her speed, athleticism, and her competitive nature. Sibley doesn't back down from anyone, and when on the break, she is on the attack regardless of who is protecting the basket. She plays the passing lane and locks down on-the-ball defense. Her defense leads to transition baskets the other way. Sibley will be a key player in the State's Region Finals.     [player_tooltip player_id='249386' first='Jatia' last='Markes'] is a player who excels in the transition game. Markes has good speed and and has the ability to fill the lane or lead the break. Markes rises to the occasion in the playoffs, and it's apparent that she raises her game during the crucial moment. Last season, in the final four in Lakeland, Markes filled the lanes and got her team back in the game after trailing for most of the first three quarters, Markes has the ability to fill the lane or pick up and shoot the long ball while in transition.     [player_tooltip player_id='248699' first='Brianna' last='Behn'] (cover) is another guard who excels in the open court in the transition game. As the point guard, Behn does a good job of leading the break and can take it coast to coast off of the rebound or off the steal. She has great court vision and can advance the ball in transition to the open shooter. Behn has a nice mid-range shot and can also shoot the three ball. She will not hesitate to shoot the three point shot in the transition game. She has great handles, which makes her dangerous in transition as she can get anywhere on the court she desires to and make plays.     [player_tooltip player_id='346855' first='Naomi' last='Parker'] is a dangerous player in the transition game. She is constantly on the attack at the rim. Parker ranks high in steals and free throws and she definitely knows how to attack the rim and score or get to the free throw line. Parker also can score from the perimeter. She has the ability to shoot the ball from anywhere on the floor and can pull up for the three in the transition game.

You look up at a game and notice a player or two constantly getting to the rim on the fast break, off the rebound, or off the steal. In this article, we look at prospects who have played well in the high school playoffs, particularly in the transition game.