Ava is a tough guard who knows how to play hard and uplift her teammates games on the courts. She sees the court well, especially in transition as she can push it forward quickly and be able to make great passes to her teammates. She finishes at the bucket well and can finish through contact at a high level. She’s poised for a big year next season.

Valentine brings toughness and versatility to the backcourt with a style built around effort and offensive awareness. She’s effective operating with or without the basketball, understanding how to create movement and spacing within the offense. In transition and screen actions, she processes the game quickly and helps generate opportunities for teammates through smart reads and pace. She also plays with a noticeable edge physically, attacking rebounds aggressively and embracing contact rather than avoiding it. Her competitive approach gives her value in multiple facets of the game.

Ava has a nice offensive game on the court. She can play off-ball just as effectively as with the ball in her hands. She gets her teammates open by pushing the pace and reading screens quickly. She plays with a chip on her shoulder, staying aggressive on the boards and not ebing afraid of contact.