What isn’t there to like about this 6-footer out of Alexandria? Running set solid, legal screens, showed patience and rolled hard to the basket. She embraces her size and knows how to take advantage of mismatches, even shouting them out loud so there was no mistaking what her intentions were. Running also showed great court awareness and IQ, navigating around the rim and putting herself in position for easy opportunities. You don’t usually see bigs getting down on the floor going after loose balls, but that just means you haven’t seen Running. She gave her body up numerous times fighting for possessions and wasn’t afraid to do the dirty work. She was fun to watch, and we’ll certainly be keeping an eye on her. Don’t be surprised to see her stock start rising.

With graduations causing some spots to open up in the varsity rotation at Alexandria, Running has the potential to be a major piece of the puzzle in the coming years. Standing at 6 feet tall with a long frame, the Cardinals freshman is a mobile forward with a high-revving motor. Dayton plays hard, impacts the game in a variety of ways, both on and off the stat sheet, and excels at grabbing offensive rebounds and scoring off second-chance opportunities at the rim. A modern post player with plenty of upside, Running will play for Inspired Athletics this AAU season.

Running is a steady post presence who makes her impact with size, motor, and rebounding ability. At the Showcase, it was obvious that she thrives on second-chance points, cashing in on put-backs, and finishing at the rim through effort and touch. Tough and versatile, she doesn’t light up the scoreboard but has the ability to be a reliable producer.With graduations at Alexandria creating opportunity, Running’s length and aggression should earn her a shot at a bigger role. This is a prospect with nice upside at the next level.