Strong Start 2024s: Part I
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It seems like just yesterday the high school season was wrapping up, and we are already throw into the travel basketball season. We are here for it all! I was able to catch a few games at the Lamelo Ball…
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Continue ReadingIt seems like just yesterday the high school season was wrapping up, and we are already throw into the travel basketball season. We are here for it all! I was able to catch a few games at the Lamelo Ball Invitational hosted in Charlotte, and these juniors (soon to be seniors) were showing out for their last travel basketball seasons. Here are some of the juniors who have a hot start this year.
Jianna Holmes Jianna Holmes 5’8″ | PG Winston Salem Christian | 2024 State NC made a nice cut to the basket attacking the rim scoring the first four points. She seemed to have her way attacking the basket the whole game, and you could see why the opposing coach wanted to try to double her as his defensive strategy. She had a nice spin move in isolation to score her points. She did a nice job sliding into the openings without the ball being ready to knock down her shot from deep.
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Michela Jones Michela Jones 6’0″ | SF Winston-Salem Christian National | 2024 State NC was all over the court on defense getting the pass on its way to its destination and pushing it the other direction. She hustled down the court being ready for the pass in transition. She did a nice job cleaning up the glass and finding the outlet to push the ball up the court on a fast break.
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Amiyah Ware Amiyah Ware 5’7″ | CG Winston Salem Christian National | 2024 State NC seemed to be getting “and 1s” on repeat in the first half. She was ready for the offensive rebound to get some second chance points. Her play making ability was a true testament to doing the “little things” and the fundamentals right as she would attack the basket, crash the boards, handle the ball well under pressure, and constantly relocate even when she didn’t have the ball.
Molly Burns Molly Burns 5’7″ | CG Ardrey Kell | 2024 State NC showed off her range shooting the ball even with hands in her face. She stripped the ball from her opponents and pushed it up the court for some fast break points. Her shot was there for her the whole game taking advantage of her defender accidentally giving her some space.
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Zaria Gool Zaria Gool 5’6″ | SG Winston Salem Christian | 2024 State NC was all over the court getting rebounds and grabbing steals. She did a nice job taking over in the game even attacking the basket earning an old fashioned three point play. She’s quick hustling back on defense to knock the ball away from a driving opponent.