USJN Chicago Qualifier: 2022 Evals (Part Two)
Last weekend I was finally able to get back in the gym and check out hundreds of talented prospects at USJN’s Midwest Qualifier in Lynwood. Here are some rising Juniors that impressed on Saturday: Mia Caccitolo, 5’7” Guard, Fenwick A…
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Continue ReadingLast weekend I was finally able to get back in the gym and check out hundreds of talented prospects at USJN’s Midwest Qualifier in Lynwood. Here are some rising Juniors that impressed on Saturday:
Mia Caccitolo, 5’7” Guard, Fenwick
A Point Guard with the Chicago Power, Caccitolo does a terrific job controlling the pace of the game and leading the offense. She’s a strong ball-handler who attacks the lane with a purpose and makes good decisions in the lane. Mia is typically a pass-first PG but can score in transition and knock down shots from deep given the opportunity.
Claire Hyde Claire Hyde 5'6" | CG Wheaton North | 2022 State IL , 5’6” Guard, Wheaton North
Hyde continues to show consistency as a tough, attacking Point Guard on the offensive end for the Midwest Elite. She’s a quick ball-handler with excellent court vision and dynamic playmaking abilities. While Claire does a lot of good things when driving, she also can be a knock down shooter from deep, making her a complete player on offense.
Mikayla Huffine Mikayla Huffine 5'3" | CG Rockford Guilford | 2022 State IL , 5’3” Guard, Rockford Lutheran
A reliable Example Sports Point Guard with good strength and quickness, Huffine is a terrific leader on both ends of the floor. Defensively she doesn’t allow opposing ball-handlers to get comfortable and forces turnovers often. On the offensive end she uses her speed to control the transition game and has excellent court vision to involve her teammates.
Elise Heneghan Elise Heneghan 6'0" | PF Fenwick | 2022 State IL , 6’0” Forward, Fenwick
Heneghan is a terrific stretch Forward with the Chicago Power who can make a big impact in the paint and out on the perimeter. She is a skilled post player with various moves to create open looks at the hoop and can step outside and knock down shots regularly. Defensively she uses her athleticism and strength to defend the post well and bring in several rebounds each game.
Breana Dugans, 5’8” Guard, Argo
A talented Combo Guard with Example Sports, Dugans is a strong ball-handler and can score the ball at all levels. She has an impressive jumper from deep and the mid-range and does a nice job attacking the lane and finishing strong at the rim.
Taylor Charles Taylor Charles 6'1" | SF Burlington Central | 2022 State #54 Nation IL , 6’1” Guard, Burlington Central
Playing on a very talented Midwest Elite team, Charles has consistently shown that she can play with the top players in the region. She’s an athletic Guard who can handle the ball well and uses her length to finish above defenders. Defensively she can guard the 1-4 with her quick feet and ability to match opponents’ physicality in the post.
Emily Galvan, 5’6” Guard, Rolling Meadows
Galvan is an well-rounded Point Guard with the Illinois Rockets who leads the offense with good pace and thrives in an up-tempo environment. She takes care of the ball well and makes good decisions on a consistent basis. Emily gets by defenders with a quick first step and finishes strong at the rim, and possesses a smooth jump shot, converting from mid-range and deep at a high rate.