Kayla Herron
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Darvoni Christopher | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
This was the first time getting an opportunity to watch Kayla Herron, and she did a great job representing the state of Illinois at a high level. Right away, her competitive edge stood out and was a key factor in how she impacted the game for IBC.
Herron brings a strong level of toughness and energy that helps set the tone for her team. She plays with a noticeable edge and consistently competes at a high level, which translates into winning plays on both ends of the floor.
Offensively, she is very fundamentally sound and understands how to play within structure while still being aggressive. Herron can score the basketball in a variety of ways — whether that’s in transition, coming off ball screens, or operating within dribble handoffs. Her ability to play as a scoring point guard makes her a constant threat and difficult to contain. Her balance of scoring ability, decision-making, and competitiveness makes it easy to see why she is ranked among the top 50 players and top 10 point guards in the state of Illinois. Herron is a guard that consistently brings value and helps elevate the level of play for her team, and she’s already drawing interest at the next level with offers from Bradley and Howard, with more likely on the way.
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