Ivy is one of many Kindred Vikings who will be tasked with helping fill the void older sister Liza leaves with her graduation. Liza was responsible for 25-plus points each night in addition to many playmaking and defensive duties. Ivy is primed to step in and take on a bigger role as a junior. She has the length and athleticism to be a productive offensive player. She ducks in near the basket over smaller girls and can finish through contact. She isn’t afraid to step out and shoot the three. Ivy is a tremendous defender and rebounder. She was excellent in Kindred’s 1-3-1 zone defense last season.

Ivy played her role to perfection this last season for a Kindred team that fought and clawed their way back to the state tournament. I anticipate her role adjusting going forward with the graduation of her sister Liza and her 25 points-per-game average. Ivy will need to take over some of that scoring load and I think she has the tools to do it. She is already a very solid defensive player. She moves well on the pass, has active hands and gets deflections, and defends without fouling. She flies across the baseline of their 1-3-1 defense and does a good job of keeping the floor spaced on offense with her timely cuts.

Ivy is an excellent athlete just like her older sister Liza.  She has a great role model in Liza in what it means to work hard on your game.  Ivy is a role player on this current Kindred team but will need to take on bigger roles as she grows in the program.  She has the tools to be a main piece in the future with her athletic ability and hard work.  She is a great defender and rebounder.  She sees the floor well and makes great decisions with her passing in the half-court.  Her scoring numbers will come with time.