Sophomore ID Camp: Team 5 Recap

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Sophomore ID Camp is always one of my favorite events because it is strictly about development and seeing what players have added to their game. Watching players come back from year one and show growth in different areas shows us this basketball thing is serious to them. With multiple 5v5 games to evaluate, we also get a good look at who can consistently impact the game through scoring, defense, playmaking, and making the right plays. Below is a quick snapshot of what the players from Team 5 showed us last Sunday.</h3>    Matzen played her role well for her team. Without needing to be the main focal point, she played off in the corner and made it count when the ball was swung her way. She stayed ready throughout possessions and showed that she could impact the offense without needing a ton of touches, especially when opportunities came within the flow of the game.     The length alone is a huge separator for Avery, and when she's on the move in the full court, she knows how to establish herself in the paint on the offensive end. From a defensive standpoint, she has the ability to play both inside and out and use that length to her advantage. A solid ball handler as well.      One of the more athletic players in the building, Moore is full of energy, and it shows on both ends. On offense, her impact came from off the ball opportunities, but she can also go get her own when the possession calls for it. Her athleticism helps her stay active around the ball, and she consistently finds ways to make herself useful within the flow of the game.     The form is pure, and she has no hesitation about when to let it go. She can create her own shot, whether it comes off the ball or off her own dribble. She looks comfortable getting into her shot from different spots on the floor, and once she gets a clean look, she's confident enough to take it. She's developed well, and I could definitely see her becoming one of the top players in this class as time goes on if that development stays consistent and intentional.     Defensively, Fuksa caused issues for a majority of her matchups. She moves well laterally and doesn't really gamble on reaches that could land her in foul trouble or get her beat. She stays disciplined, keeps herself in front, and makes ball handlers work to create clean looks.     Napier was the primary ball handler on most possessions, and she knows how to get to her spots. The handle is solid, not flashy, but enough to get her past her defender. She plays with good control and does a solid job keeping the offense organized while still looking for opportunities to create for herself.     A majority of her shots came from being run off the line, which points to her being a solid, if not really good, shooter. She thrived on the boards as well, and she contributed to a ton of second possessions that resulted in a bucket. Her activity around the rim consistently gave her team extra opportunities to score.     I can count on more than one hand how many solid screens Nunez set that allowed one of her teammates to get downhill or create enough space for another opportunity. She knew where to be and made the little plays that kept possessions moving.