12 Spring Stars

The spring season is cruising along and we are almost to the month of June. Who is playing well in club basketball?   Prep Girls Hoops Dakotas has a quality group of 12 Spring stars to highlight.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/prepGIRLShoopsdakotas.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1056252" style="width:321px;height:auto" /></figure>   Spring Stars   [player_tooltip player_id='377192' first='Ashlyn' last='Koupal'] (2026) |6'3 F| Wagner/All Iowa Attack   WHY?   She is the #1 prospect in South Dakota who has offers from all across the country at the highest level. Koupal is a generational talent who gets a ton of attention whenever she is on the hardwood. Ashlyn is a lights-out shooter with all the offensive skills and tools to take over a game. She is also a high-IQ player, passer, and creator. Koupal is a high percentage finisher and a top-notch defender.   [player_tooltip player_id='990223' first='Ashlynn' last='Forde'] (2027) |5'11 G| Park Christian/[program_tooltip program_id='1246823' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] ND 16U Black   WHY?   This talented Falcon from Park Christian (Moorhead) is looking like a star this spring. Forde is a tall/long playmaker.  She scores the rock from all three levels. Ashlynn has long been known to hit the three, but she is now able to get to the rim with some crafty finishing moves. Forde also looks to have added a smooth pull-up jumper. Defensively, her quickness and length allow her to effectively guard positions 1 to 4.     [player_tooltip player_id='929561' first='Aubree' last='Worden'] (2028) |5'9 G| Dakota Valley/[program_tooltip program_id='1246823' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] 15U Black   WHY?   Worden is an athletic guard/wing who loves to compete, she is a tough baller. Aubree has a quick first step, can get to the rim, and finish in a variety of ways. She has a nice dribble-post ability. Worden also helps bring the ball up the court and plays some point guard. She rebounds well and usually defends the other team's best players. Aubree has good footwork on defense and quick hands, she has a bright future.   [player_tooltip player_id='935876' first='Ella' last='Otten'] (2028) |5'8 G| Dakota Valley/TEAM Warwick 15U Parish   WHY?   She has noteworthy size, handles the ball extremely well, and is extremely dangerous in the open floor. Otten is a coast-to-coast player who can rebound the ball and start transition immediately. Ella throws the ball ahead while getting her teammates easy baskets but is also able to create her own shot. She has a variety of finishes around the rim using great footwork, length, and touch from 15 feet and in. Otten is a capable three-point shooter. Her footspeed and wingspan also make her a great on-ball and help defender.    Ellie Knight (2029) |5'8 G| West Central/TEAM Warwick 14U Skye   WHY?   She has proven herself as an elite point guard. Ellie dictates the tempo and controls every game she plays. Knight has unreal court vision while getting everyone involved. She plays excellent defense and rebounds very well. Knight scores in a variety of ways from all 3 levels. Ellie has high endurance, never gets tired, and is a great leader.   [player_tooltip player_id='935886' first='Ellie' last='Meyer'] (2028) |6' F| O'Gorman/[program_tooltip program_id='1246823' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] 15U Black   WHY?   As a 6-foot wing/forward, she is long, and an athletic high jumper. Meyer has the ability to get to the rim and finishes really well with both hands.  Ellie has a really nice outside shot to go with her ability to attack. She rebounds really well and uses her jumping ability to high point the ball and rip it down. As SSA's tallest player, she has to guard posts quite a bit and does a nice job inside on them. She also has the ability to guard on the perimeter effectively.   [player_tooltip player_id='935880' first='Josie' last='Biteler'] (2028) |5'9 G| Sioux Falls Washington/TEAM Warwick 15U Parish   WHY?   Josie is a talented 5-9 combo guard. She can shoot the three, has a solid pull-up game, and is able to get to the rim and finish. Biteler is an outstanding offensive and defensive rebounder for a guard. She plays fearlessly and pursues the basketball on every shot. Josie has active hands and will deflect several passes per game on the defensive end. In transition, she does a nice job of finding teammates running the floor and also has enough explosiveness to accelerate and make plays at the rim for herself.    [player_tooltip player_id='929563' first='Kacey' last='Jaton'] (2028) |5'8 G| West Central/[program_tooltip program_id='1246823' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] 15U Black   WHY?   Kacey is a strong, skilled, and high IQ wing player. She is a really tough kid who can finish well inside and can hit the the 3 at an impressive clip. Jaton is able to handle and absorb contact well and play through it. She grabs rebounds and takes it the length of the court. Kacey sees the court really well and is able/willing to make the extra pass.   [player_tooltip player_id='347876' first='Kate' last='Scharf'] (2026) |5'7 G| Spearfish/[program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] 17UEYCL   WHY?   Kate had a spectacular May live period. She is incredibly strong and has always shot the ball at a high level and can spread the floor with her NBA+ range. Her defense has significantly improved under coach Jon Herbrechtsmeyer (D3 Bethel University head coach). Kate has done a good job of getting into passing lanes while getting deflections and steals. She hoops with a high motor, plays hard and makes others better. Her high point game was 19 points on 5 of 7 shooting from 3 this past weekend. Scharf is a very unselfish player who drops many assists and “coach's assists”. She isn't afraid to feed the post from the perimeter. Kate is a versatile defender who guards 1-5. She's quick enough to guard the 1 and strong enough to defend the 5 despite her height. She plays bigger than her listed height. Scharf has multiple D2 offers and interest from D1, NAIA, and D3.   [player_tooltip player_id='918612' first='Lexi' last='Lawrence'] (2027) |6'0 SF| Sacred Heart/[program_tooltip program_id='1246823' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] ND 16U Black   WHY?   The baller from EGF (MN) is off to an outstanding start this club season. Lexi is physically strong and doesn't get pushed off the block. Lawrence has also been able to create space and hit the turnaround J efficiently. Defensively, she forces many offensive players to alter their shots with her length and sharp defensive reactions   [player_tooltip player_id='926343' first='Taylor' last='Reuvers'] (2028) |5'3 G| Vermillion/[program_tooltip program_id='1246823' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] 15U Black   WHY?   She is a high IQ point guard. Taylor handles pressure really well and is a tough competitor. Reuvers finishes at the hoop very well with both hands. She thrives at catching the defense off guard with a quick release on her pull-up middy. She sees the court like a veteran PG who passes accurately and timely. Taylor is an all-around floor general who runs the show for SSA 15U Black.   Tori Gerdes (2029) |5'10 F| Lennox/TEAM Warwick 14U Skye   WHY?   She is a rockstar athlete. Gerdes is long, fast, and strong. She is the best defender that coach Warwick has seen at the 14U level, she effectively locks up 1-5. Tori plays with a high hoops IQ on both ends of the court. She is a great slasher to the rim and a very underrated shooter. Gerdes is a highly productive rebounder as well.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/starplayers.jpg?w=971" alt="" class="wp-image-934733" /></figure>

The spring season is cruising along and we are almost to the month of June. Who is playing well in club basketball?