Class of 2024 Rankings: Jacob’s Players to Watch
Grace Nelson Grace Nelson 5'10" | CG Altamont | 2024 State IL , 5’9” Guard, Altamont A do-it-all Combo Guard with outstanding playmaking abilities, Nelson is a threat to score any time the ball touches her hands. She is a…
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Continue ReadingGrace Nelson Grace Nelson 5'10" | CG Altamont | 2024 State IL , 5’9” Guard, Altamont
A do-it-all Combo Guard with outstanding playmaking abilities, Nelson is a threat to score any time the ball touches her hands. She is a dependable ball-handler with a good combination of strength and speed to beat defenders on the perimeter and have success in the lane. Grace possesses a solid jump shot from deep and controls the transition game with her pace and finishing ability at the basket.
Emory Klatt Emory Klatt 6'2" | SF Stevenson | 2024 State IL , 6’1” Forward, Stevenson
Klatt is a strong interior Post Player who doesn’t take plays off and gives constant effort when she’s on the floor. She takes pride in outworking her opponents on the glass at both ends of the floor, which lead to many second chance opportunities on the offensive end. Emory has good footwork and ball skills on the low block and does a terrific job finishing strong and with good touch.
Olivia Austin Olivia Austin 6'0" | PF Nazareth Academy | 2024 State IL , 6’0” Forward, Nazareth Academy
A skilled Small Forward who plays as much time on the perimeter as she does in the lane, Austin gives great versatility with her ability to score and defend at every level. She is a high IQ athlete with great ball-handling and passing skills to facilitate to her open teammates. Olivia can defend just about any position with her length and athleticism, and rebounds the ball at a high level on both ends of the floor.
Madison Davis Madison Davis 5'11" | SG Marian Catholic | 2024 State IL , 5’10” Guard, Marian Catholic
Davis is an exceptionally talented Shooting Guard who can play any of the Guard positions with her ball-handling skills and scoring ability from the wing. She has an impressive jump shot from deep and the mid-range and continuously finishes strong around the basket. Madison gives a ton of effort on the defensive end, using her quickness and length to make things difficult on opposing ball-handlers.
Jilyan Burgener Jilyan Burgener 5'9" | CG Central A&M | 2024 State IL , 5’9” Guard, Central A&M
A high-energy Combo Guard with a great all-around game, Burgener is the ultimate team player who does what is required to help her team be successful. She is an intelligent player who has a great feel for the game and makes correct decisions quickly. Jilyan shoots the ball well from beyond the three-point line and uses her strength to fight through traffic and finish through contact at the hoop.
Alyssa Lewis Alyssa Lewis 5'8" | CG Alton | 2024 State IL , 5’8” Guard, Alton
Lewis is a highly skilled Combo Guard with quick handles to get by defenders and make plays in the open floor. She creates open looks for herself off-the-dribble and consistently showcases a knock down jumper from anywhere on the court. Alyssa uses her quickness and tenacity on the defensive end to give opposing ball-handlers issues and take away the ball often.
Trinity Chears Trinity Chears 5'5" | PG Example Academy | 2024 IL , 5’5” Guard, Thornwood
A tough, ball-dominant Point Guard who doesn’t back down from any moment, Chears is always making plays with the ball in her hand. She uses her strength and ball-handling skills to attack the lane where she finishes strong at the rim or dishes to open teammates for easy buckets. Trinity is an outstanding defender, using her physicality to make opposing Guards uncomfortable and turnover the ball.
Lauren Miller Lauren Miller 5'10" | SF Trinity | 2024 State IL , 5’10” Forward, Trinity
Miller is a talented Small Forward who uses her athleticism and ball skills to create scoring opportunities for herself in the lane. She consistently seals off defenders on the low block and uses a variety of post moves and finishing skills to convert at the hoop. Lauren is a very intelligent player and provides great versatility on defense with her ability to guard multiple positions.