Laila Armstrong
Laila Armstrong
About Laila
Expert Analysis
Brandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Laila’s confidence has continued to grow over the past couple of months as she realizes just how much of a weapon she can be offensively. Her shooting ability combined with her ball handling allows her to play in between positions when needed. That versatility also becomes valuable defensively, where she can take on different matchups depending on what her team needs.
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Read EvaluationAl Schell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Strong wing prospect with good size. She created havoc in the press with her speed and instincts and had a big impact on the glass. She boxed out really well and played big in the paint, while also holding up really well with perimeter defense.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Laila’s length and athleticism stood out throughout the weekend. She knocked down shots from deep, handled the ball and showed she could make plays in any role offensively. On the defensive end, her allowed her to switch across positions without missing a beat.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Laila has one of the quickest releases and she gets her shot off at a high enough point that contests don’t bother her. While also having one deepest ranges she is a threat whenever she steps across half court. As her confidence continues to grow and she becomes more comfortable creating for herself. She will surely become one of players to keep an eye on.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Laila earned her spot after a freshman campaign where she made things happen on the offensive end. Her ability to stretch the floor with her shooting makes her a tough matchup. Add in her willingness to defend the full length of the floor and use her size on the boards and you have a guard who affects multiple areas of the game.
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Read EvaluationLogan Benson | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Laila Armstromg has come up huge in her first campaign on Vista Peak’s varsity squad. Adding on 9 PPG, 4.5 RPG, and nearly 2 SPG, there is no denying Armstrong makes the most of her minutes. A crafty forward who can swing up to be a guard, Armstrong makes defenses pay for any inch of space to work with. Her fine-tuned jumper and footwork translate into a seamless line of scoring. Communicative on defense, Armstrong switches efficiently on screens and always stays in between passing lanes. In transition, good luck guarding Armstrong as she’s lightning quick getting to the rim.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
A guard/wing who is earning quality minutes in every game. While she’s still finding her offensive groove she continues to stay aggressive and confident. That has allowed her to make a real difference on the defensive end of the floor.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Laila’s capable of playing both guard and forward making her a matchup problem. She’s a knockdown shooter from three who stretches the floor. Her quick first step allows her to get into the paint and finish or draw contact. With her size and versatility she will be a key piece who can impact the game in plenty of ways.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Laila has brought her shooting touch and defensive presence to the team this fall. She’s showing her ability to impact the game on both ends with ball handling and unselfish play. Her all-around approach makes her a valuable piece in every lineup.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Laila is long, athletic, and shoots the ball at a high level. She’s able to rise up and get her shot off over smaller defenders in the post while also handling pressure in the backcourt. On top of that, she rebounds the ball well and helps her team on both ends.
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