Long continues to play well off the ball. She moves with a purpose to make strong cuts to the basket. Kendall can knock down the open shots. In my opinion, she is one of the best guards with the ball in her hands. She has excellent court vision, and makes great passes to her teammates. She recently picked up 2 offers from Bridgewater and the University of Pittsburgh Bradford. She’s a young guard that will have numerous opportunities to play at the next level!

Kendall makes life difficult for opponents with the way she competes on defense. She pressures the ball well and does a good job keeping players out of the paint. Offensively, she is a strong three-point shooter with a quick release. Kendall also attacks the basket hard and uses her strength to create space when finishing around bigger defenders.

Long knows exactly how to dictate the tempo of the game. She put on a strong performance in Atlantic City! Kendall is a relentless defender, and she communicates effectively! I love the high-motor that she plays with. She plays with a purpose and never takes a play off. The energy level that Kendall plays with elevates her teammates. This athlete embodies exactly what coach’s want!

Kendall leads this group of Northeast standouts after an impressive showing at the April Shootout in Virginia, where she posted 17 points, 8 steals, and 3 assists. Kendall runs her lane extremely well in transition, consistently getting behind the defense for easy opportunities. She sees the floor at a high level and prioritizes moving the ball, often advancing it quickly with smart, pass-first decisions. Defensively, Kendall’s active hands create turnovers that immediately turn into offense.

Long is playing exceptional for James Monroe. She knows how to control the tempo and pace of the game. She has put up a few big numbers to start the season. Long scored 25 points, added 4 assists, 4 steals, and 7 rebounds in a win over Summers County. Long is averaging over 11 points per game. She is also averaging 4.8 steals per game. I love the defensive intensity that Kendall plays with! When March comes, Kendall is a name to know on this tough James Monroe squad!

Long is the perfect example of a young point guard glue player. The youngster is going to make mistakes but her hustle after a mistake is what stands out. In a recent win over Hurricane, she poured in 19 points, added 5 assists, and 2 steals! In my opinion, we will see James Monroe back in the state tournament and Kendall is going to be a crucial part to help the team get there!

A very intriguing prospect even at 5’5 showed great versatility for her team! She was able to do multiple, she rebounded well and was able to guard taller players. A great athlete she had no problem finishing at the rim!

When you look up the definition of defense, you will see Kendall Long Kendall Long 5'7" | PG/SG James Monroe | 2028 State WV ‘s name! Long plays with a non-stop motor on both ends of the floor. She does a great job defending without fouling. She knows exactly how to turn defense to offense. Offensively, she does a good job getting downhill. She is a young ’28 that coaches at the next level should follow now.

Check out one of her highlights below:

Start those chants James Monroe, “She’s a freshman!” The freshman did exactly what her team needed! She was fantastic on the defensive end of the ball. Long led her team in steals. She finished the game with six steals! She was aggressive for the entirety of the game! I love her non-stop motor and defensive effort that she brings. The freshman finished the game with 6 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 steals!