Nothin But Net Classic: Standout 2-Way Prospects

The intense, competitive atmosphere of the Nothing But Net Classic showed us who gets it done on both ends of the floor. Featured in this article are prospects who took the game over offensively and defensively. The ladies below are the cream of the crop. They defend at a high level and can carry a team on the offensive end as well. They have the skillset, versatility, and competitive edge you are looking for.    Rachael is a can't miss prospect and one of the most versatile players in all of California. She did whatever her team needed whenever it was necessary. She is a graceful finisher at the rim. Runs the floor with precision. Rachael was a zone buster due to her playmaking ability from the high post. She has guard-like traits with a lengthy frame. Rachael did not hesitate to guard the opposing team's best player. She was an elite rim protector throughout the tourney. She is always engaged and aware, which allows for remarkable recovery as a help-defender. Despite her undeniable talent, Rachael plays with a chip on her shoulder. Long, skilled, competitive, and a vocal leader.     Grace is as versatile as it gets. She played a lot of point forward over the weekend. She is a nightmare in transition with a head of steam. Grace was probably the top overall pure athlete at the tourney. Exceptional speed in transition. Her size and court vision allow her to find teammates with ease. She applies relentless on-ball pressure. She routinely swatted shots in the paint as well. Grace can lock up guards and bigs. She was the first one to the floor for many loose balls. She crashes the glass and goes coast-to-coast with the best of the best. She utilizes the triple threat to her advantage on the offensive end. Grace will continue to blossom in the up-and-down nature of summer hoops. She checks all of the boxes and should be on your radar IMMEDIATELY!     Brittany is very nimble and runs the floor. She is a strong finisher inside. Solid footwork in the post. She understands post positioning and uses her size and strength to her advantage. Opposing guards hate to see Brittany in the paint because her presence alters shots around the rim. She was active and engaged defensively throughout the tournament. I was impressed with how she hedged and moved her feet in pick-and-roll situations. Brittany also dominated the glass and has the potential to be one of the top rebounders in the state regardless of class.     Marilyn looked very comfortable despite playing up. She has a nice combination of size, skill, and athleticism on the wing. Marilyn stays light on her feet and can guard perimeter and interior players. The defensive potential is off-the-charts. Marilyn finishes with contact around the rim. As she continues to gain confidence and become more aggressive, expect her stock to blow up.     Maddy's energy, focus, and tenacity is contagious. She is an aggressive defender who plays with a sense of urgency. Players like her do wonders for a team lacking intangibles. She is more than willing to do the dirty work. Maddy has excellent burst and acceleration, which translates to both ends of the floor. Her ability to chase down loose balls, apply on-ball pressure, jump passing lanes, among other things is truly special. Maddy is hard to contain with the ball in her hands due to her speed. She can hit the open jumper as well. Would love to see her be more aggressive as a scorer going forward.     Saiyana is extremely athletic and as versatile as it gets at her height. She can go coast-to-coast with the best of the best. Nice floater in the lane. Saiyana applied tremendous on-ball pressure throughout the tourney. Her competitive nature and intensity stood out. She makes quick decisions with the ball and plays the right way. Saiyana generated several deflections that led to easy fastbreak opportunities for her squad.     Jewel is a do-it-all guard and one of the top prospects from the San Diego area. She is a flat-out gamer. As a slasher, she is one-of-one. Very few can contain her one-on-one in isolation. Jewel can singlehandedly take a game over. She is far from one-dimensional and routinely made the right play as a playmaker for others. Jewel is an impressive athlete with the strength and frame of a D1 guard. This directly translates to her ability and versatility on the defensive end. Very few weakness in her game.     Gretchen hasn't played a single second of high school basketball and looked very comfortable against older competition. She sticks out like a sore thumb. Gretchen finishes well with either hand. She has advanced footwork in the post given her age. She is an elite rim protector. She is mobile and plays hard on both ends. The potential is off the charts for this long versatile forward.

The intense, competitive atmosphere of the Nothing But Net Classic showed us who gets it done on both ends of the floor. Featured in this article are prospects who took the game over offensively and defensively. The ladies below are the cream of the crop. They defend at a high level and can carry a team on the offensive end as well. They have the skillset, versatility, and competitive edge you are looking for.