Keleesa is now 5’8″ tall and is one of the best point guards in the state. She can really let it fly and has been showcasing an elite snipper of a shot from deep this summer. She already has Division 1 offers and her looks will only be increasing from here. Coaches can check her out with FBC United West Coast GUAA this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada at the LV Convention center.

Keleesa is one of the main players at Auburn during school ball and while she is still one of the key players on her AAU team, FBC United West Coast, her role changes still. She has become a lights out shooter who is always open and ready to let it fly. She can pull up from very deep and doesn’t need long at all to get her lefty shot off. She is a dynamic player who gets it done at every level and aspect in the game.

How do you think your team and yourself performed throughout this season?

-I think we had a really solid season. We finished 6th in the state, which we’re proud of. Our team chemistry was strong, and we really grew throughout the year, especially after playing some tough games that pushed us to get better. I’m proud of how far we came and how we stuck together through it all.”

What was the biggest obstacle you and your team faced this season?

-We moved from 3A to 4A and faced some really talented teams.  It made us really have to work together as a team and play gritty basketball! 

What do you think you improved most on the court?

-This year I scored from all levels, scored more points than last year and got more aggressive on – on ball defense. 

What are you looking to improve during AAU and before next season?

-I want to improve on scoring more on pull up jumpers and talking on backside help.  

Who are some teammates that you think stood out this season? Who are some teammates who could have breakout years next year in your eyes?

– Avery Hansen Avery Hansen 5'6" | PG Auburn | 2027 State WA and Jayden Lewis Jayden Lewis 5'8" | SF Auburn | 2027 State WA stood out for me.  Avery was super aggressive on offense and defense and Jayden was aggressive on the boards and scoring.

Keleesa continues to come up big for her team in all aspects on the court. She stuffs the stat sheet nightly, making big plays on both ends. She is a selfless player who always finds her open teammates and crashes the glass hard. She finishes with both hands just as effectively and hits deep shots with ease off the dribble or catch. Howard knows the game well, showing off her IQ nightly with beautiful passes and always knowing what she is going to do next.

Keleesa has been evolving her game in big ways in pretty much every single way, being a top overall player in the state. She does it all on the court, dominating down low or stepping out on the wing if she needs. She attacks opposing defense weaknesses and knows how to stuff the stat sheet. Against Kentwood, she had 9 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists, and 5 steals in the game.

Howard’s a dynamic player who really thrives as a 3-point threat and slasher. She’s stronger as a slasher who can finish with either hand, uses good footwork to slow down or speed up, and work her way around or past defenders, but when she is feeling it from deep she can be a real spot-up threat. She also shows good strength when attacking and really has a high ceiling. She’ll be an important scorer for Auburn this winter.

Keleesa is a new player in the top 5 after having a fantastic summer on the AAU scene. She fights hard for rebounds and always has her hands in the passing lanes, causing turnovers. Howard scores the ball well as she can sink the three mid-range shots with no problem, even if a defender is on her closely. She is gaining a lot of looks from Division 1 schools, as she has gained her first D1 offer to Oakland University a few weeks back.

Keleesa* is one of the toughest and most hard-working players in the entire state. She goes 100% on both sides of the ball but it really shows on the defensive side. She fights hard for rebounds and always has her hands in the passing lane to help her team get turnovers. Howard scores the ball well as she can sink the three, mid-range shots, and of course finishing at a high percentage down in the paint.