Avery had an outstanding weekend for OPS Select 15U. She consistently performed at a high level across multiple games and led her team to a third-place finish in the Gold Bracket. A strength of her game was the ability to penetrate off the dribble, score through contact, and dish out assists to open teammates after drawing the help-side defenders. Avery used a shot fake to freeze her defender, then went by with a quick rip move to score with a soft finish off the glass. She attacked with a crossover dribble, landed on two feet, then used a great step-through pivot to score in traffic. Avery swiped the ball in the half-court and turned on the afterburners to score a full-court layup. She crashed the boards and secured rebounds with strength on both ends. Avery made quick transfers to convert layups in stride, kicked the ball out to shooters for assists, and attacked downhill with determination. She has crafty footwork around the rim and scored three and-one layups during the games I watched. Her strong and muscular build, sharp instincts, high motor on both ends of the court, and effectiveness as a slasher made her one of the most impactful guards in the gym. Avery earned recognition as a 15U All-Tournament First Team selection.

I’ve watched Avery a few times, and never once have I seen her not turn off her intensity! Good things happen when she has the ball- she creates offense by being aggressive and driving to the rim. However I love her defense and her pressure just as much as her offense! (Below on defense)

Avery is built like a machine! So physically strong, and has one of the prettiest mid-range jumpers- she just hangs! Plays with poise, and makes a huge impact on both ends of the court! (Below shooting)