Elisa is in line for her recruitment to uptick. I’ve been a fan of her game for a while now; a knockdown shooter with long-arms and rangy defensive instincts. Malone spaces the floor beyond the arc and is a savvy driver who is able to finish with both hands. I like how she pursues rebounds from her guard position. She holds defensive versatility as well, capable of guarding 1-3. Webster offered in April.

Malone is explosive with the ball, using her first step and length to get downhill. She scores at the rim, crashes for putbacks and is becoming a two-way standout with her athleticism. Newberry and St. Clair CC have already offered.

Quick to diagnose plays. Reads the defense and attacks with confidence. Rebounds well for her size and immediately is a threat to push the ball in transition where she finishes with both hands. Always is around the ball on the verge of making positive plays. Really like her three-point shot, a tight compact repeatable stroke.

Up from 105: DiAnna brings a burst of speed and athleticism that helps her create scoring chances off the dribble. She uses a quick first step to beat defenders, often attacking the baseline or finishing end to end. Her development as a shooter has been noteworthy, as she continues to grow more confident from outside. With her length and motor, DiAnna projects as a two-way player with major upside.

Averaged 6.3 points, 2 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game while at Marietta. Improving three-point shooter netted 35 long balls as a freshman.

See Malone’s PGH Sophomore ID camp evaluation here.

Feisty player. Posses a beautiful JUMP shot. When she catches on the wing, she’s patient and if she doesn’t dribble in she soars off the ground to hit the 3 point shot. Long and athletic, she moves well without the ball and understands how to spread the floor to score.