Kate’s high ceiling as a prospect became apparent as I watched her compete for The House ‘] on the PGH Circuit this spring. Her mobility at 6 feet, ability to shoot the three, shot-blocking, defense, high-jumping athleticism, good hands, and ability to finish around the basket were all separators. Kate has the potential to be a dominant inside-outside wing-forward as she continues to develop.

Kate looked like one of those hidden gem prospects you’re always looking for as a scout. When you see a six-foot forward with the mobility, length, and versatile skill set to develop into a wing-guard, it’s an exciting day. Kate leaped up to snatch rebounds out of the air, blocked shots with emphasis, and hustled to save a loose ball going out of bounds. She worked hard to win battles for rebounds, climbed the ladder to make a contested catch, then finished the play with a strong and-one finish through contact. Kate completed the three-point play at the line. She showed good touch on her floater, scored putbacks, and delivered accurate passes to open teammates. Kate has smart instincts as a passer. She anticipated the defensive rotation, hung in midair, and dished a jump pass across the lane to a teammate for the assist. Kate was a very impactful player for The House 15U during the PGH Michigan State Tournament.