I’ve heard about Halpern throughout the summer, but I finally got to see her play at the 3×3 Hoop League, and she puts in work. She is a gritty wing with a complete scoring repertoire and the quickness to get to her spots. Her sheer activity on the court is remarkable — she will out-hustle you to the ball, and once she gets it, she keeps her foot on the gas. She doesn’t miss open teammates, and she acts as an on-court coach, keeping everyone else engaged. Most high school players enjoy the game, but she loves it on another level. She has clearly approached this summer with an urgency to become her best self as a player, averaging 15 points and 5 assists with Oregon Elite . She looks ready to take over a much larger role with Lincoln after impressing in stretches off the bench last year.

Nora is one of those players who slipped through the cracks at PGH for too long. She was Lincoln’s top bench guard as a freshman and also started three games. She prides herself on her passing, runs the fast break well, scores from three levels, and draws fouls on her dribble drives. She has put some nice shots and assists on tape for Oregon Elite 16U this summer — South Medford guard Saige White Saige White 5'6" | PG Mazama | 2028 State OR has been getting her the ball in great spots. Halpern appears to be in line to start for the Cards in place of the graduated Siri Lindsey and will form a backcourt to watch with Jasa Lindsey Jasa Lindsey SG Lincoln | 2028 State OR .