Bree Besonen
Bree Besonen
About Bree
Expert Analysis
Evan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
The first time I saw Bree play in person was at the Breslin Center as a freshman with ETC. I loved her game then, and she’s continued to grow on me since. Bree has a calm confidence, poise, determination, competitive edge, and polished skill set that stands out when she steps onto the floor. She was consistent throughout each segment of the Yooper Hooper Showcase. Bree was at the top of the group during the stationary ball-handling segment. She changed hands quickly, between-the-legs, inside-outs, maintained a wide/athletic stance, eyes up, fast, hard, and low dribbles, and kept control of the ball during transfers. Bree buried three straight corner threes during drills and set herself apart by using her left hand to throw baseline kickout passes to the corner, which is exactly what you’d have to do in the game with a defender in the paint. Bree converted layups effectively using either hand during the basket finishing drills and attacked with fast dribbles at game speed. She executed the various footwork very well, used long strides, and stretched in the air to convert the layups. In 1v1, Bree closed out quickly, but under control using textbook technique, didn’t fall for multiple fakes, moved her feet with a low, athletic stance to cut off the drive, and contested the shot without fouling to force the miss. Bree continued to perform well during 3v3 and 5v5. She used a shifty double-crossover move to create a lane, then drove by her defender for a speedy layup. Bree moved her feet quickly laterally to stop a drive and attacked with a burst to score a drive-by layup with her left. She started a fast break with a strong cross-court skip pass up the floor, handled the ball with poise, and caught a pass in stride to score a layup on the opposite side of the rim off a basket cut to end the game. She’s a facilitator, sharpshooter, impactful defender, and skilled finisher to watch in the ETC backcourt this winter.
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Read EvaluationEvan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
I was very excited to see Bree play again in person after seeing her previously with ETC at the Breslin Center in March of 2025. She put the same skills that impressed me then on full display during the Zero Star Showcase. Bree stood out during the 2v2 segment, sinking a deep three from the slot off the catch, hitting a pure step-back triple from the wing, and adding a smooth fadeaway baseline jumper with a soft touch off the glass. She kept the ball rolling during the games. Bree sprinted in to scrap for offensive rebounds, dished out assists off dribble penetration, and knocked down a smooth elbow jumper in transition. Bree used a hesitation dribble, then shifted into top gear to score a drive-by layup with her left hand, finishing the tough bucket with a soft touch high off the window. Bree buried a deep three off the catch, tripled from the corner, and added a silky smooth step-back three from the wing. I noted her confidence as a shooter throughout, and she looked to push the pace in transition after securing rebounds on the defensive end. Bree has good control and shiftiness off the dribble that make her a threat to drive, dish, and fill it up from downtown. She was a Top Performer during the event and a dynamic playmaker.
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Read EvaluationDanyle Bowers | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Bree, a sophomore guard for Ewen-Trout, continues to show why she is such an important piece to her team’s postseason success. After helping lead her squad to the Breslin Center as a freshman last season, she has her sights set on making another deep tournament run. Bree contributed 16 points in the Regional Semifinal victory and will be counted on again tonight when her team faces Ishpeming in the Regional Final. The dynamic guard is difficult for defenses to contain thanks to her ability to attack off the bounce, connect from the outside, and finish in a variety of ways near the basket. She plays the game with impressive composure and confidence, performing with a level of control that stands out for someone so early in her career.
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Read EvaluationEvan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Bree was dominant for ETC as a freshman, averaging 16.9 points, 4.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game. Her sudden change of direction off the dribble, three-point accuracy, stealthy defense, and finishing ability going full-speed to the basket turned heads at the Breslin Center. She won U.P D4 Player of the Year and is a Yooper prospect to have on your radar.
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Read EvaluationDanyle Bowers | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Bree made an immediate impact in her freshman season, earning First Team All-State honors while leading her team on an impressive run to the Division 4 state finals. The 5-foot-3 guard was the engine that kept the Panthers rolling, averaging 16.9 points, 4.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game. Her ability to create off the dribble, knock down shots from the perimeter, and finish creatively around the rim makes her a nightmare for opposing defenses. Bree plays with tremendous confidence and poise, showing maturity beyond her years. After such a remarkable debut season, I’m expecting another standout campaign from her as a sophomore.
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Read EvaluationEvan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Bree had a phenomenal two days at the Breslin Center–the moment wasn’t too big for this freshman hooper. She led ETC to a semifinal win with 15 points (6/7 FT), four rebounds, and three assists. Bree had another productive finals performance with nine points and five assists. Her perimeter game, shifty dribble drives, and finishing ability are qualities that give her upside as college prospect.
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Read EvaluationEvan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Bree was dynamic with her shifty hesitation and crossover dribbles. She beat defenders with a burst off the dribble to score a strong layup through a foul and tacked on the free throw. Bree crossed over her defender to score a smooth left-handed layup and converted free throws like a machine from the charity line with six in the game. Bree showed her perimeter accuracy with a deep straightaway triple and secured many rebounds. She split double teams with quick low crossover dribbles and created steals on defense. Bree led ETC to a 34-24 victory vs. Concord with 15 points (6/7 FTs), four rebounds, and three assists.
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