5A Playoff Outlook: 6 Names Who Will Swing the Final 4

Clayton Conover

March 9, 2023 @ 04:08 PM

Entering the Final 4, these teams feature incredible versatility and defensive toughness. Here are a few names who could tip the scale with their complementary impact towards winning.   [player_tooltip player_id='495841' first='Brynn' last='Price'] - Roosevelt   Price provides quick instincts on both ends of the floor, more than capable adapting to whatever the opponents throw at her. Averaging 7 points per game through the playoffs, Price is adept hitting jumpers off the catch or attacking the immediate closeout. The guard is capable fading into shots off of flare screens to hit jumpers. Her biggest impact resides in her defensive instincts, averaging over 2 steals per game through 5A playoffs. Price is potent swiping at the ball and creating opportunities to leverage steals.   [player_tooltip player_id='346832' first='Ryanne' last='Bahnsen-Price'] - Roosevelt   The sophomore guard is a crafty ballhandler who demonstrates elite touch on shot attempts off the move. At roughly 6' tall, Bahnsen-Price possesses an elite floater which is utilized from all angles in the arc. Her height is equally valauble leveraging passing lanes, as she is more than capable seeing above the defense. The combo guard put up 12 points and 3 rebounds versus Air Academy. Given her height and reach, Bahnsen-Price will be able to switch multiple positions versus Durango, notably attempting to slow down Durango's [player_tooltip player_id='210356' first='Mason' last='Rowland'].   [player_tooltip player_id='381363' first='Riley' last='Campbell'] - Durango   Campbell provides value as a physical presence on the defensive side while proving capable as a safety valve on offense. Similar to Grandview's heliocentric offense, Durango's offense revolves around Colorado Mesa commit, [player_tooltip player_id='210356' first='Mason' last='Rowland']. Campbell has a crucial impact on Rowland's driving lanes, proving consistent knocking down jumpers off the catch. On the opposite end, she never shies away from finding a body on box outs, truly impacting those non-measurable moments.   [player_tooltip player_id='495920' first='Reyleigh' last='Hess'] - Windsor   Hess provides a versatile impact, proving more dependable stretching the floor while continuing her steadfast defense against multiple positions. The forward has been steady through the 5A playoffs, posting roughly 13 points per game alongside 5.5 rebounds per game. Hess stays especially consistent darting around screens within the halfcourt flow, never allowing her defender to fall asleep. There are few names remaining in the playoffs who bring Hess's myriad of tangible skills at 5'11.   [player_tooltip player_id='261757' first='Sam' last='Darnell'] - Windsor   Darnell creates so many scoring opportunities for teammates, thanks to her relative physicality and confidence with the ball. The South Dakota Mines commit is a tough name to slow down off the dribble, proving stronger than the majority of opposing perimeter defenders. On multiple occassions, Darnell has gone right through defenders, throwing up short floaters through tight contests.   Mattea Enewold - Glenwood Springs   Enewold is a crucial component of Glenwood Springs' rebounding intensity and driving volume. Standing right around 5'11, the forward brings a concise skillset, rarely wasting energy on flashy moves. Enewold provides physicality on the interior, being ready to contest shot attempts or hunt down blocks. One area worth monitoring is her willingness to switch onto quicker guards, given that Windsor features a variety of versatile playmakers.

Entering the Final 4, these teams feature incredible versatility and defensive toughness. Here are a few names who could tip the scale with their complementary impact towards winning.