Victory Region Kick Off AAU Team Preview: BIG 3 (14U)

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">BIG 3 Basketball, based in Glen Ellyn, IL, stands as one of the top youth basketball clubs in the area. The club is committed to providing an exceptional basketball experience, with coaches who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the court. Their backgrounds range from high school to college and even professional play. Coach Liz Filmer, also the Girls Program Director, has been the driving force behind the development of these young athletes, ensuring their passion for the game stays on track. Below are some players that coaches should keep an eye on throughout their high school careers.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Jon'Neice Akins '29 Guard (Bolingbrook)</strong> - Akins is known as the lockdown perimeter guard for their 14U squad, however she does have the ability to be just as, if not more, impactful on the offensive side of the floor. Whether it's scoring or creating looks for her team, the upside is there and knowing that she looks for her teammates first can only mean coachable!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Leilani Aguilera '29 Forward (Bolingbrook) </strong>- The frame of Aguilera will catch attention from coaches first, but when the ball is tossed you start to see how she impacts the game in a multitude of ways. The mentality is tough and the versatility is present. Strong potential.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1226912' first='Chloe' last='Lane'] '29 Forward (Glenbard West) </strong>- Chloe utilizes her athleticism to be dominant. Outside of her ability to crash the boards and alter shots at a high clip, she also shows the confidence on the scoring side. She can step out to about 15 feet and knock down jumpers, as well as be a threat in the paint area... whether there are bodies there or not.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1227262' first='Raina' last='Sproat'] '29 Two Guard (Downers Grove North)</strong> - Sproat is one of those kids that coaches immediately trust just by what she prioritizes on the court. The energy never has to be questioned, the ball security is strong, the IQ is there on both sides... and to top it off, the kid can score from the outside and can switch back into a facilitating guard within a couple of possessions.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Natalie Tierney '29 Forward (Conant)</strong> - Having a sibling that is currently playing college ball, and one sibling going to play college ball, should give Tierney an advantage over some other '29s in this state. The knowledge, and understanding of the need to adapt will be given to her immediately. She's a player who can be impactful from multiple spots on the court. Whether it's finishing near the rim or stretching the floor beyond the arc, Tierney can simply impact the game. Defensively, she's a board crasher and has the upside to be a paint blanket as well.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->