As a freshman, Veldkamp posted impressive double-double averages showcasing her scoring and rebounding ability. She’s a reliable shooter from beyond the arc and finishes strong at the basket keeping the ball high to maximize her height advantage. Her passing is sharp and accurate backed by solid ball-handling skills that allow her to make smart plays under pressure. As a freshman, she averaged 14.2 points and 10.8 rebounds per game with a field goal percentage of 40%. Veldkamp delivered multiple 20+ point games highlighted by a standout 27-point performance in a victory over Ozaukee. She earned an honorable mention in the Big East-South Conference setting the stage for a bright future.

Over the summer, I comb over everything from the previous season and look for kids I didn’t see last season. Veldkamp is one of the names that stuck out. The 6’1 post from Sheboygan Christian has a versatile skillset that coaches would love. She’s shown that she can maneuver around the basket and find ways to score, step out and knock down a jumper, and her mobility on the perimeter is a plus. We’ll see what sport she wants to focus on and develop within, but there’s a future for her in basketball if she wants to take that path.