Betsy is a talented player from New Ulm, Minnesota, that stood out as a long and athletic forward whose hard work and commitment to the game are undeniable. She had some of the highest activity on the boards and made a ton of hustle plays. Betsy’s relentless work ethic allowed her to secure crucial rebounds to help provide her team with scoring opportunities. She consistently outworked opponents, and was an example of determination at the event.  She proved to be very effective in transtion and used her agility to get out and run the floor.  In the paint, she displayed impressive patience and footwork and had a great touch scoring around the basket.  Her well-rounded game was characterized by relentless effort, ability to score inside and out, and the ability to influence the game with high-level rebounding on both ends of the floor.

We’ve been watching Betsy for the better part of a year now. The progression has been steady, and the performance under pressure has been solid. We saw more of the same on Sunday from the Minnesota Rise forward who is pushing 6 feet tall. Her rebounding prowess, physical play and overall consistency played a significant role in the Rise’s success this summer. She’ll need to do even more this winter at Redwood Valley where she participated as an 8th grader on a varsity team that struggled mightily. It’s not real obvious yet what Joyce’s best position may turn out to be. That might eventually depend on how big her body ends up. But right now she is versatile, her skill set is improving, and she has the kind of athleticism that makes her a prospect to follow.