When Ella Curfman Ella Curfman 5'7" | SG/PG Newkirk | 2028 State OK is on the court, watch out, ladies, because she brings the speed, the precision, and the strength to her team. Seeing Ella capture the ball, race straight down the court, then make a laser-precise pass to her teammates is electrifying. Having you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what Ella Curfman Ella Curfman 5'7" | SG/PG Newkirk | 2028 State OK does next. Her passes were so quick and so straight it left her opponents in a head spin. Whenever Ella had the ball in possession, it was nearly impossible to get it away from her. Even as she sped across the court, she had the ability to keep control of the ball the whole time, despite many of her opponents trying in vain to capture the ball.

When it comes to strength, Ella possesses this attribute in two ways: physical strength and mental strength. She was always very balanced with her footwork and never had a misstep. This helped in making her an excellent jumper, when she would jump, you’d swear she would hit the backboard of the hoop. Though she didn’t make a basket every time she jumped, it was very impressive so see just how much strength and energy Ella has to make those jumps happen. Her mental strength was also very evident; she never let the opposing team get in her head, she stayed locked in the entire time, and never allowed them to distract her.

Young sharpshooter. Caught the eye in a Saturday morning game, where she even hit threes from past the college three point line. Active on defense as well, playing the passing lanes with deflections and chasing down loose balls. Defense and shooting are always great introductory points to younger prospects.