Ava has grown 2-3 inches in the last 18 months, and she might be pushing 6-4 at this point. She has a strong frame, nice length, and she’s athletic in most directions, including being somewhat bouncy. This winter, she got a lot of opportunity, especially later in the year, and showed good hands, solid footwork, and the ability to score the ball with either hand around the block. She is also an intimidating presence defensively, as she blocks/affects most shots by penetrating guards.

Not many people on a statewide level are familiar with Ava because of her lack of grassroots play, but she is a nice talent who continues to improve. She has a great frame, with length, strength, and nice bounce. She has good hands and establishes position around the block with relative ease. She can finish at the basket consistently, and she has developed multiple scoring moves this year. Defensively, her height, length, and ability to get off the floor make her a great rim-protector. The next step for Ava is to continue developing her jump-shot in the mid-post and short corners.