Hoop Hall Classic 5 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hoop Hall Classic from Springfield College always brings some of the top players in the country. Last year it included current USC star JU JU Watkins. So many top ranked players were in attendance this year. Here we look at 5 standouts from this years event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morris Catholic 64- 48 win over Mater Dei. Mater Dei was missing star Addison Deal. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mia Pauldo, Morris Catholic, Class Junior, HT 5'7, Position G</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mia is a very high level player. She is ranked in the top 10 in the class of 2025. In the game against a high level team in Mater Dei, Mia had a standout game. She finished the game with 30 points, and 6 three pointers made. She also had 6 assist and 6 rebounds. She was 6-8 from three point range. Her twin sister Mia is also on the team, and they are a force as a backcourt duo. Mia is a highlight real every time she in on the floor, and will control the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long Island Lutheran 82-62 win vs Etiwanda.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Kate Koval, Long Island Lutheran, HT 6-5 Position PF, Class Senior</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kate is a standout post player, and Committed to Norte Dame. She is currently ranked 5 in the ESPN rankings. She moved three years ago from Ukraine. Kate is a dominate presences in the post. She is very mobile for her size, and moves really well. She has built up her frame, and finishing much better now through contact. She even showed in the game how she can face up and hit the mid range jumper. She requires so much attention in the paint, and she is a really good passer from the low and high block. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Etiwanda 71-56 vs Sidewall friends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kendal Dudley, Sidewall Friends, Class 2024, Position Wing, HT 6'1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kendal is a very high level player, and committed to UCLA. She is a 6'1 wing. She can play inside and out. She can attack of the dribble, shoot the three, and play down low. She impacts the game in so many ways. She also sees the floor so well, and uses her height to see over the top of the defense when passing. She also has very high basketball instincts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kennedy Smith, Etiwanda, Class 2024, HT 6'1, Position Wing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kennedy had a huge game against Etiwanda. She finished the game with 29 points, and 6 three pointers made. She is 6'1, and a knockdown 3 point shooter. Her length helps her get her shot off over defenders, and makes it tough to block. Kennedy can be a slasher from the perimeter as well. She is so tough to defend because of her size and versatile offensive skill set. Kennedy is committed to USC, and currently ranked 6 in the class of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Grace Knocks, Etiwanda, Class Junior, HT 6'3, Position F/Wing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grace is a 6'3 versatile Forward. She is currently ranked 16th in the class of 2025, and continues to raise her stock. Her combination of skills and length is hard to find. Grace runs the floor so well for her size, and score in transition or the half court. She is also a rim protector on defense and can guard positions 1-5. Grace is a high level playmaker, and will be a power 5 college level player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->