Shedd embodies what it means to be a winning player. With the ability to play multiple positions, she combines IQ, toughness, and skill to impact the game in a variety of ways. She rebounds like a forward, cuts with purpose, and consistently finds open space without the ball. On drives, she uses her body well to absorb contact and finish with either hand. Her passing vision stands out, especially off the dribble where she makes smart, timely reads. Defensively, she’s disciplined—trapping hard without fouling and making life difficult for opponents. Add in a reliable mid-range game and improving three-point range, and you have a well-rounded guard who consistently makes winning plays.

EK was recently named the Defensive Player of the Year in 6AAA and rightfully so drawing the opponents best player as her assignment every night for White County. The game I saw against Chesatee was a good example why as she played tough, physical defense against their guards making it difficult to run anything or get a good shot off. Offensively, Shedd was able to get in the paint and score twice on good, confident drives to the basket. One play in particular, Ella Kate split two defenders in very tight space with a Euro Step and then gathering herself and finishing off the glass. Another good drive ended with Shedd converting a floater just inside the free throw line after getting by her defender again.

High IQ. Strong, physical player. Scores on cuts. Has grown as a playmaker off the dribble. Sees the floor as a passer on downhill takes. Scores through contact with both hands. Gets on the floor for loose balls. Aggressive trapper in the press. Pitches ahead to spark fastbreak layups.

Ella killed Dawson County in the second half with timely cuts to the basket, streaking across the lane to catch and finish. Shedd scored thrice via movement without the ball in the fourth quarter, twice converting And-1s. Ella Kate plays very hard. She’s a physical off guard that sticks her nose in to rebound. She posted 11 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.