Early Spring Superlatives: ECU Richardson 17U

We are just one month in and we've seen a few prospects in the State who have put their stamp on the early part of the travel season. In this article, we look at some of the prospects who have made a huge impression with their level and style of play.    [player_tooltip player_id='514572' first='Laila' last='Allen'] is one of the toughest point guards out there. The phrase “lethal playmaker” comes to mind when describing Allen. She can beat you in so many ways: getting downhill, getting into the paint, her float game, and her pull-up jumper in the midrange area. No one is more exciting in the transition game than Allen. She uses a combination of speed, athleticism, and skill to impact the transition game. With her speed and skillset, she has the ability to turn a defensive play into a transitional fast break and score.     [player_tooltip player_id='248679' first='Zoe' last='Corjay'] is as competitive as they come and the superlative that comes to mind is “competitive”. She thrives on the competitive environment. Corjay can get to the rim and score or dish, has some creative to her game, and can definitely shoot the long ball. Her energy and competitiveness on the court stand out.     [player_tooltip player_id='248697' first='Paisley' last='Binswanger'] is that “leader” you want on the floor when the game is on the line. Binswanger brings physical and mental toughness to the game and you're going to get her “all”! on every play. She scores from all areas on the floor and can get in there and grab a rebound on a consistent basis. Last season, she averaged nearly 19 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, which makes her a walking double double from the guard position. Binswanger provides the leadership on the floor and contributes in all areas on the floor.     [player_tooltip player_id='514522' first='Morgan' last='Cremen'] is another versatile point guard who can ball. The superlative “quiet assassin “ comes to mind when watching her on the court. Cremen is one of the toughest guards on the First Coast and the rest of the State is finding out. Cremen is a defensive star in the court and the 5.5 steals per game is just the tip of the defensive iceberg. She has active hands and is constantly deflecting passes and harassing the opponent. One second of a mishandle and the ball is going the other way for the layup. Cremen uses athleticism, speed, and a silent killer mentality to take opponents down. On offense. Cremen is also a playmaker who gets the ball to teammates without hesitation.       [player_tooltip player_id='514524' first='Ellieyana' last='Wallace'] is the “quiet confident” on the floor whose time has arrived. No one works as hard as the versatile shooting guard-small forward Wallace. The State Championship game comes to mind. She had the “Allow me to introduce myself” game. Wallace kept her team in the game in the first half with 4 three pointers. That called pick and roll play for her at the buzzer says it all. It speaks of her confidence, the team's confidence, and her coach's confidence in her abilities. She has had other great moments, but all was on the line and she produced. Wallace is versatile and can mix it up some in the painted area. She has a nice midrange game as well and can get to the rim and score. When the game is on the line, she will produce. Point guard, get the ball to Miss Wallace - Swish!       [player_tooltip player_id='1091383' first='Seanna' last='Crooks'] has been balling all year. The word “respect” comes to mind when watching her play. She played on a State Championship team and her team was so good that you could miss out on what Crook's abilities were, but when you pull out the tape, you can see how consistently good and versatile Crooks is on the floor. She can grab a rebound and take it all the way and finish, sometimes with a defender hanging all over her. She has a nice pull-up jumper, and she can handle the ball from the forward position. Crooks has the “respect” as teams know that she is a baller who can do a little of everything on the floor and with force and consistency.     [player_tooltip player_id='514584' first='Casey' last='O'Connell'] is one of the top stretch fours in the 2026 class. The term “versatile” comes to mind when describing O'Connell's ability to play inside or out. She also crashes the board very well and has the ability to average a double- double her season season. She is that special of a player.     [player_tooltip player_id='400786' first='Imani' last='Henderson'] has done a good job of contributing on offense, defense, and the transition game. The junior center has good height, has good athleticism, and can get up and down the floor with a very good pace. Henderson has scored in a variety of ways, and really stands out in the transition game, scoring on break. She has also done a good job of establishing position early in the offense. At times, her length and athleticism have been too much for the opposition to handle. Henderson's confidence and passion for the game are two of the main things that stand out.

We are just one month in and we've seen a few prospects in the State who have put their stamp on the early part of the travel season. In this article, we look at some of the prospects who have made a huge impression with their level and style of play.