Felton is the darkhorse candidate for this award. There is no doubt about it. Everyone else on this list is assertive and a commanding court presence, but Felton has to become that kind of player this year. Keyser needs her at her best if they are to make a run back to the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Felton worked toward making that goal a reality this summer. Her long and lanky frame and new defensive mentality allowed her to do a little bit of everything for her Tri-State Pride team. Seeing as she has used this summer to improve her bag on both ends of the floor, it is likely Felton will stand out on both ends of the floor for the Golden Tornado. Her do-it-all attitude may result in a few triple-doubles, as Josh Blowe’s squad looks to make a trip to the final game of the season, thanks to her basketball IQ and on-court mentality. Also, her defensive abilities will be on full display, as she plans to guard each opponent’s best offensive threat.

Riley stepped up huge for Keyser to win over John Marshall. Felton finished with 17 points and eight rebounds. Felton had one of the best defensive performances in the tournament this far. When you hold an opponent to a specific number, it may not show on the stat sheet, but it is a stellar performance. Felton does a great job inside the perimeter. Riley is a good two-way athlete that college coaches should be all over!