The Start Of July’s Live Period – JB’s Notebook (Part 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The past few days I locked in and watched some athletes compete all over the Country to kick off July's Live Viewing Period. Here are my unfiltered, fast-hand, live notes that I took about some players while watching.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='884639' first='Makenna' last='Rooney'] - 2028 - [program_tooltip program_id='712709' first='Nebraska' last='Attack'] (NE)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Rooney hit a game winner earlier today after a nice drive going left as time expired. During the last play of the game, the NE Attack executed and got the look that they wanted while going towards the bucket. Rooney displayed great body control on the finish with impressive touch. This is promising 2028 out of the state of Nebraska and this was a great way to start off July's Live period."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lexie Pearce - 2027 - [program_tooltip program_id='715717' first='Nebraska' last='Supreme'] 16U (NE)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Lexie Pearce impressed last high school season during her team's State Playoff run. Pearce is a natural SG. When she lets the ball go, it always look like it has a chance of hitting the bottom of the net but this past month she has been looking really improved in other aspects of the game. She is defending 100x better in reality and also getting others involved with her assisting ability. All of these skills have been on display this past few days. If she keeps that rolling, she is going to be a big time producer come Winter time once again."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='833953' first='Callie' last='Hales'] - 2027 - [program_tooltip program_id='712595' first='Kingdom' last='Hoops'] 16U (IA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"I do believe that [player_tooltip player_id='833953' first='Callie' last='Hales'] is a next level PG. She is someone that possesses the ball a lot but she also produces a lot as a scorer, creator, passer, and defender. She can set up her team within a half court offense or she can run in transition of a board for a look down the floor. She has a crafty dribbling skill-set in her game and that helps her navigate whatever is put in front of her while attacking. Hales has been a constant all AAU season for this team. She has been their heart and soul in a lot of ways and I think some colleges are starting to take notice in that."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='871243' first='Madalyn' last='Dolliver'] - 2026 - [program_tooltip program_id='715717' first='Nebraska' last='Supreme'] 17U (NE)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Mad Doll did what Mad Doll does to kick off this past weekend on the road. Dolliver, the electric SG out of the 2026 Class, had her flamethrower working at maximum efficiency from all over the offensive end. In one of her team's contests, Dolliver was 5-8 from behind the three point line against an impressive New York Havoc AAU team. A team that happened to start three girls over 6'0. These shots were impactful pick me-ups as the contest went on. This is just a glimpse of what Dolliver can do though. At the next level, she is going to turn some heads before you know it within the right system."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ayanna Hill - 2026 - [program_tooltip program_id='715717' first='Nebraska' last='Supreme'] 17U (NE)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Ayanna Hill has some games and moments that really make you think as an evaluator. She puts together some VERY impressive performances with her athletic build, natural offensive prowess, and her smarts. She can get past her defender in the blink of an eye with her dribble and finish in a plethora of different ways. She can also find others at a high rate when those opportunities present themselves in real time. Defensively, she is respectable. Quick hands and fast feet give her a natural advantage, she just has to want it at all times. If she stays motivated, she is someone to know about moving into this Winter as a high rated prospect within her own state."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='747368' first='Kylee' last='Paben'] - 2026 - [program_tooltip program_id='712709' first='Nebraska' last='Attack'] 17U UAA (NE)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"Whoever scoops up [player_tooltip player_id='747368' first='Kylee' last='Paben'] is getting a steal as a prospect at that D1 level. An individual with great hands, coordinated footwork, impressive balance, and superior skill to most at her position. She can work inside the paint or she can step out to screen as a threat from anywhere on the floor. Defensively, someone you have to worry about while attacking as an opponent or else it'll end up in a block. All in all, a lot to like out of this one."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->