Lyla had a very impressive individual season as a sophomore on a team that went just 6-20 averaging 10.5 points, over three rebounds, and almost 2 assists per game. Sanderson is one of the very best shooters in Georgia, regardless of class, but this Summer she showed other aspects to her game offensively. She functioned very well as the primary ball handler for both Explosive Elite and during the high school period in June. Lyla combined her excellent perimeter shooting with baskets in transition, and pull-up jumpers off the bounce against teams like Holy Innocents, Norcross, and Milton during the Summer League at Milton in June as well. Those teams were far superior talent-wise to Woodstock, but Lyla stood out in each game with her excellent play. She recently picked up her first offer from UAH (Alabama-Huntsville) and also took a visit. They will not be the last team to offer her as I think she will be a very solid player on the next level.

Sanderson had a very good game shooting the ball against an excellent Holy Innocents team early during the high school season, so her game I was somewhat familiar with. With the graduation and departure of Emily Jacobs she has been called upon and responded very well to being given a much bigger role for her team this Summer. She did a very good job running the point guard position and the wing for Woodstock knocking down shots from three point range and a few feet beyond on some attempts. Sanderson also got into the paint and scored at the rim or drew fouls and made a couple floaters in the game I watched. She is excellent shooting the ball off the catch or the dribble and her stock is way up after her performance at North Georgia as well as Milton earlier in the week.

Sanderson is carving out a strong identity as a catch-and-shoot specialist while steadily expanding her offensive arsenal. She’s comfortable spotting up and delivering from deep, but the growth is coming in her off-the-dribble game. Lyla showed improved confidence creating her own looks, attacking closeouts, and making things happen beyond just spacing the floor. Defensively, she was consistent and engaged throughout the day. Right now, she fits that coveted 3-and-D mold, but with continued development off the bounce, there’s more upside to tap into.

Three-point specialist is one of the most improved players in the state going from 1.2 points per game to 10.9 a night. On pace to attempt over 200 threes. Connecting at a 35% rate. Loves to cash in from the corners. Floor spacer sticks to her strengths.