Games don’t always go according to plan. Regardless of the outcome, Lia managed to leave a lasting impression during her game for Utica Ford at The Compond Fall League. She was an effective court general and showed me her potential to be a productive point guard at the next level. Lia led her team as a rebounder. She sprinted in to secure many rebounds on both ends, and scored a contested layup after grabbing an offensive board. She generated steals and maintained her poise in the backcourt, switching hands effectively under pressure to escape traps and break the press. Lia got to the second level of the defense using her quick dribble and kicked the ball out to open teammates on the perimeter for assists. She slashed to the basket, forced the help to commit, then dished out a great bounce pass down low for an assist. Lia scored a tough, scoop finish in traffic high off the window after a determined drive and took the ball hard to the basket again down the baseline to score with a crafty inside hand finish. She made smart backdoor cuts to cause fouls and ripped the ball aggressively to protect it from being tied up. Lia is currently undecided, but has an interest in business management.