Ella Friend
Ella Friend
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Johnny Vick | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
The small forward caught my attention both days as she continued to just play solid every time I watched her team play. She does the little things that add up is the best way I can put it. Again, I am seeing Ella play for the first time knowing no back ground. A nice mid-range game that was effective off the pass or a rip dribble into a pull up jumper. The type of forward that plays outside but could easily jump in the high post against a zone. Strong power moves with a solid base in the post. Good pump fakes in getting the defender off their feet drawing the foul or bucket.
As mention strong forward that did not mind getting physical in defending the paint. Yet her lateral move was good in forcing the ball handler baseline not giving up many paint touches off the wing. Hustler on the boards that ran the rebound down. As you continue to watch her game you begin to appreciate what she brings to the team
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Read EvaluationJeremy Deckard | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Friend is ranked No. 68 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026. She is an intimidating presence in the paint for the Tigers. As a junior, she averaged 5.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.
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Read EvaluationRobert Kelly | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Friend played the 4/5 spots most of the game and did so very well. She brings good size to the forward spot and defends solidly on the wing and inside. Friend read passing lanes well to generate picks and deflections. She really shined on the shot block, collecting at least 5 by my count. Against perimeter shots, basket drives and opponent post-up games Friend was very heady and effective without fouling.
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