Nala Aaron
Nala Aaron
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Simmie Colson | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Aaron is coming off her high school team’s state championship, which they won back-to-back, so seeing her “on the court” progression from last season was nice. Her timing to block shots has gotten better; she’s also finishing stronger inside the paint after contact, but her scoring off the dribble and “on the ball” pressure outside the paint has also improved
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Read EvaluationMarissa Rimbert | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
The sophomore shows a strong understanding of how to navigate around the basket, using her length to impact the game on both ends of the floor. Agile and active, she’s an effective shot-blocker who can alter attempts and change momentum in a heartbeat. Her combination of awareness and athleticism makes her a standout presence despite her age.
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Read EvaluationSimmie Colson | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Aaron gave me numerous thrills during the club season with her Houston Lady Roadrunners club team, yet her being “long and athletic” which is still the base, and standing above “the magic number” and that alone will keep her on countless next-level programs’ short list. Her defense and ability to block, deflect and (or) alter shots are pluses, so is her rebounding and defense, yes, she can score inside the paint
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Read EvaluationSimmie Colson | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Aaron might not be related to Hank, but she’s hitting home runs every time I see her play. She’s “long and athletic” which is the base, and she stands above “the magic number’ so her upside is scary because she comes from out of nowhere to rebound as well as block shots. Her interior defense was solid, and she scored around the basket, putbacks after contact included
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Read EvaluationSimmie Colson | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Aaron showed me how poised she was around the basket, plus her skillset is ahead of her years, but watching her enjoy playing defense had me smiling. You can’t teach certain things, and the intensity she’s showing pre-high school spoke volumes, and when you factor in her being “long and athletic” as well as standing above “the magic number” … see evaluation here
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Read EvaluationSimmie Colson | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Aaron is “long and athletic” which will always be the base and her skillset at the post took me back to yesteryear. She finishes around the basket, gave me the “hands and footwork” but she also keeps the ball high and understands how to get the outlet going. Her defense was solid, and so was her timing, nice upside
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