Zariya Jennings
Zariya Jennings
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Brandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
In limited minutes this season she’s made the most of her opportunities. She’s shown that she’s more than capable of playing at this level. As a pass-first guard she fits well on a team that already has plenty of scoring options.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Zariya came off the bench and made her presence felt for Northfield fitting into what her team needed. She brings a pass first mindset while pairing it with hard-nosed, physical defense. Offensively, she’s tough to stay in front of, able to get by defenders going left or right and finish at the rim with or without contact.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Zariya came in locked in from the start, attacking defenses in a variety of ways and scoring with confidence. Whether getting downhill or knocking down shots, she looked comfortable and in control of her game. What made her performance even more impressive was her commitment on the defensive end — never taking plays off and matching her scoring energy with hustle. Her all-around play and intensity made her one of the most dynamic guards in attendance.
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Zariya set the tone on defense by being aggressive and disruptive. She also attacked downhill with confidence and showed signs of her shooting continuing to improve.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Zariya uses her quick first step to blow by defenders and finish at the rim before the help can come over. Over the past year, she has improved her jumper, making her an even tougher matchup as a guard. Defensively she takes pride in not letting her matchup score on her.
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Zariya Jennings
Zariya
Jennings
5'3" | PG
Northfield | 2029
State
CO
brings a burst of speed and a quick first step that allows her to blow by defenders and finish at the rim. She’s becoming more confident shooting the three and doesn’t shy away from handling pressure in the backcourt. Despite her size, she defends at a high level and plays with a big heart.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Zariya brought energy and confidence every time she touched the ball. She attacked the basket fearlessly and finished through contact. Her effort on both ends made her a key player for her team.
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Read EvaluationClayton Conover | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Jennings has been productive although playing up as a 2028, particularly skilled with the ball, the guard has been one of the more consistent playmakers for the Hoopsters. Comfortable creating driving lanes through a variety of combo moves, she is a shifty guard when challenged. Comfortable splitting help defense while attacking at full speed, she has repeatedly proven herself as an adept ball handler. Active and effective converting floaters versus contests, no doubt that the guard possesses soft touch around the rim. Completing each possession on the defensive side, Jennings works hard to get a hand in the passing lanes, flying all over on help side rotations. Simply put, the guard is comfortable in a fast paced environment, bringing quick instincts to read the floor and find the open teammate.
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