Hoellen made my Lasting First Impressions Tip Sheet at the PGH Sophomore ID Camp see evaluation here, and I tell y’all, show up and be seen, no matter how many players are in attendance. She’s a couple of inches shy of “the magic number,” but she plays above it, and seeing her elevate to rebound, as well as score around the basket, was nice; so was watching her drain it from outside

McKenna Hoellen McKenna Hoellen 5'10" | CG/SG Salado | 2029 State TX brings a tough, physical presence inside the paint and constantly battles for position under the rim. She is an incredibly smart off-ball player who times her cuts perfectly to create easy looks at the basket. What sets her apart is her high-energy style, which she rounds out with an aggressive defensive mindset while still playing smart on the defensive end.

Hoellen’s name preceded her, as her club coach told me he had a player I needed to see, and voila, in the 3-on-3, she proved him correct because she was “long and athletic,” a couple of shades under “the magic number” yet her “on the ball” pressure was sometimes smothering. Her intensity on defense continued when the bright lights of the 5-on-5 started, as she hit the boards on both ends; scored off the dribble, gave me the pull-up jumper, and played the passing lane