Nadia wasted no time making her presence felt on the court. Her aggression defensively was one of the first things that stood out, and she consistently made opposing ball handlers uncomfortable throughout the game. Her hands were quick, she moved her feet well, and she was very difficult to beat off the bounce. Nadia turned multiple defensive plays into steals that led directly to transition layups. Offensively, she used her speed, quickness, and strength to get into tight spaces and create opportunities for both herself and her teammates. She also showed the ability to knock down the three. Don’t sleep on Nadia — her game is deserving of much more attention.

Like Love, Nadia Bateman Nadia Bateman 5'6" | PG Principia School | 2028 State MO was knocking down her perimeter looks, but she was even better on the defensive end.

The sophomore finished with 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals. She was a critical part of Principia’s devastating press, and she was forcing the majority of the turnovers.

Bateman is not just getting steals or deflections, she is forcing the opposing ball-handlers to make poor choices or to become overwhelmed.

Nadia Bateman Nadia Bateman 5'6" | PG Principia School | 2028 State MO looks to be one of the most underrated guards in Missouri right now.

A 5’4″ point guard whose speed and quickness is a perfect fit for the Panthers fast-paced style of play. She really gets after it defensively on the full court press. She is also a good ball handler who can distribute the ball. She scored on a nice floater in the lane in traffic.

A 5’6 point guard who impacts play at both ends of the court with her speed and quickness. She passes it well and she scored a bucket on a smooth pull up jumper from the mid range.

A 5’4″ point guard who has good quickness and plays with high energy. She was very disruptive on the full court press with her ball pressure and ball hawking defense. She was also moving the ball very well as she exhibited very good court vision. She can also make an open perimeter shot.