Crossroads Clash: Sunday Standouts Part 1
Here is the first of two stories looking at several players I got to see on the courts today at the Crossroads Clash. I saw all of the 13U teams today and a couple more 17U games as the future…
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Continue ReadingHere is the first of two stories looking at several players I got to see on the courts today at the Crossroads Clash. I saw all of the 13U teams today and a couple more 17U games as the future looks bright for girls basketball.
McKenna Smith
McKenna Smith
McKenna has good footwork in the paint. Strong physical kid who can play out on the perimeter or score at the rim. Great post moves and a solid up-and-under kid. Not afraid to let it fly from the 3. She was a player from the 17U division who had a good weekend with the Firstep 2025 team.
Payton Crews
Payton Crews
Good shot blocker, length allows her to be a factor in the paint. Can play the game physical, won’t back down. She has a nose for the ball defensively. Also can battle through contact and score. She also has good range from the perimeter.
Ashlynn May
Ashlynn May
Ashlynn is a pure shooter from the perimeter, not afraid to let it fly and she has range. She is good floor leader who loves to talk. She is full of energy and her size can be deceptive, she plays the game with heart. She has a very smooth shot.
Paisley Blakey
Paisley Blakey
Paisley makes good decisions with the ball. Nice handles, can cut to the rim, catch and score. All of these young players are just beginning their journey and her game is solid for her age. Watch for her to continue to work on her game.
Kendal Maffett
Kendal Maffett
Long and athletic post, runs the floor well and has good handles. Able to finish in the paint. Good fundamentals. Able to score from the perimeter with range. Good court vision! Like all of the others mentioned, playing this kind of competition will help prepare her for the future in the game.
Love her court vision, she’s able to push the ball with great handles. Will find the open player. Good point guard who moves well without the ball. She’s able to read to play with court awareness. She plays for a good organization and her skill development will be solid.
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Kinsley Hollowell
Kinsley Hollowell
She has good court vision and able to push the ball on the break. Makes good decisions with the ball, has good handles. As her game grows, she could become a solid prospect. At this age it is all about daily improvement. Good range out beyond arc.