Samantha Nara
Samantha Nara
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Expert Analysis
Brandon Fisher | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Sammy is a long, versatile prospect who impacts both ends with her length. She showed strong defensive instincts by blocking a three-point attempt and protecting the rim with another block in the paint. Offensively, she has a confident stroke and is not afraid to let it fly from deep. She knocked down a tough contested three, which highlighted her shot-making ability and her deep range. Her combination of length, defensive activity, and perimeter confidence gives her intriguing upside.
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Samantha Nara
Samantha
Nara
5'11" | SG/PF/PF
FL
Her length and versatility continue to stand out, allowing her to impact the game on both ends of the floor. Defensively, she uses her reach to alter and block shots, while offensively she finishes creatively around the rim with scoop and one hand finishes. She also showed confidence in her perimeter game, knocking down a smooth, clutch three from the top of the key.
As the third-leading scorer on her team, she recently delivered her best performance of the season with a 20 point outing on January 22 in a tight game, stepping up when it mattered most. Performances like that highlight why she is a prospect to follow closely and why the upcoming stretch gives her a real opportunity to show where she belongs in the next set of rankings.
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Read EvaluationBrandon Fisher | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Samantha was cooking in the 3×3 portion of the showcase by using her length. She was sending shots away and was able to make some nice finishes with the scoop or one hand finishes. Her shot from outside was smooth and she even knocked down a clutch 3 from the top of the key.
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