At different points in the game Annika played one through five for her team, showing just how versatile she is. She rebounded, pushed the break in transition, attacked the paint when she could, and got her teammates involved. Her ability to impact the game in so many areas makes her a matchup problem.

Van Dalen wasted no time, slashing to the rim from the opening tip against Windsor. She carved up the defense for layups all night, finishing with 29 points, 5 assists, and 5 steals. Van Dalen kept attacking the basket, earning her multiple trips to the free-throw line. She was nearly flawless from the charity stripe, where she converted 15 of 16. With Fort Collins trailing in the third quarter, Van Dalen seized control, scoring on an and-1 layup. Moments later, she delivered a perfect pass to Morgan Bandhauer for a momentum-shifting basket. The senior guard delivered a commanding performance.

Annika can score the ball from all three levels of the floor and creates open opportunities for her shooters. She does a good job making the defense collapse while keeping her teammates involved offensively. On the defensive end she crashes the boards and limits teams to one shot by cleaning up the glass.

Coming off a huge summer, Annika has been one of the biggest risers in the class thanks to her complete offensive skill set. She’s a matchup problem who can score against anyone and reads defenses with poise. Her ability to adapt and make the right play consistently separates her from the pack.

Annika continues to rise as one of the stock risers from the showcase, showing just how much her game has developed. She stepped up as a clear leader for her team, making plays from all three levels offensively. On the defensive end, she set the tone with her intensity and ability to disrupt opponents. Her all-around impact and steady improvement make her a player to watch this season.

VanDalen had me misread her name, thinking I saw Van Halen, yet I got her game right as she smoothly showed she could play multiple positions. Her ability to score in the “one on one” drills was solid, yet she also showed she could defend in the same drill, and that translated over to the 5 on 5, where her “on the ball” pressure helped create turnovers. She rebounded, handled the ball after, and saw the floor in transition; she also showed good court vision in the set. Her pull-up jumper was nice, and she scored off the dribble

Annika’s motor is what sets her apart she plays with relentless energy in transition and the half court. She shoots the three ball with consistency and is capable of playing on or off the ball with ease. Her willingness to defend adds another layer to her already versatile game.

The senior put her scoring on display in both half-court sets and transition, her moves her quick and to the point. She defended well, using her length to disrupt plays and force turnovers. Annika is a two-way threat that you have to account for at all times.

Annika is a shooter, but if you think that is all this SG can do on the court, it is going to be a long game. She has the range, she can get buckets for her team from behind the arch consistently. She can be trusted with set plays to come off screens or the dribble and hit shots for the needed points. Van Dalen also has the handles to create for herself. She can come off the dribble, get to the paint or stop for the mid-range 2 points. Plus she is a great decision maker with the ability to find really good scoring opportunities for her teammates as well. Annika isnt just a shooter, she has the whole package to take on the summer exposure months.

Annika is a smart and pesky player known for her defensive prowess and ability to get easy points. She’s constantly finding ways to score, whether it’s through transition opportunities or sneaking into scoring positions. Annika is also a great passer, setting up her teammates with precision and making sure the offense runs smoothly. Her well-rounded game and focus on the little things make her a valuable player on both ends.