Sara Santimaw Sara Santimaw 6'2" | SF/SG Taft School | 2027 State New E (2027) | Wing |

Santimaw’s decision to switch clubs looks like it’s paying off. The change of scenery may’ve put her in the right position to help shed more light on her. The valuable wing asset has been getting a good amount of attention lately. Sara just took a visit to Union and received offers from Rochester, Maine Maritime Redmont University, USM as well as Haverford in the past 2 weeks.

Sara Santimaw Sara Santimaw 6'2" | SF/SG Taft School | 2027 State New E (2027) | SF |

Santimaw was just offered by Rochester, USM, RPI Haverford and Maine Maritime a few days ago. Sara’s summer has been a success with all the recruitment attention she’s received.

Sara is a reliable spot-up shooter from the corners and brings great energy on the defensive end. She pressures the ball well, making it difficult for opposing guards to get into their offense, and even came up with a three-point block during Run 4 Roses. In transition, she’s extremely quick with the ball and pushes the pace.

Sara Santimaw Sara Santimaw 6'2" | SF/SG Taft School | 2027 State New E (2027) | Wing |

Daemen offered Santimaw last week.

Sara Santimaw Sara Santimaw 6'2" | SF/SG Taft School | 2027 State New E (2027) | Wing | TS

Santimaw is quite resourceful, adapting to the needs of her team and she can work well with various other skillsets. Her efficiency along with the synergy she brings to Taft just can’t be glossed over. This wasn’t a hard decision to include her in this conversation.

Sara has been mentioned a plethora of times and each opportunity to write about her there’s always been improvements to talk about. This time is no different either. Santimaw is moving more fluidly, has more power behind her steps and she’s just generally looking more comfortable out there. Santimaw willingly fills whatever role asked of her. Any coaches looking to add a complementary wing with high character and IQ, look no further.

Sara Santimaw Sara Santimaw 6'2" | SF/SG Taft School | 2027 State New E (2027) | SF |

Sara is looking a touch faster and more dynamic across the board. She was massively impactful for the Jags over the weekend and helped lead the to a 4-0 record. Santimaw was not only striking for her potency, but also for showcasing a bit more variety to her scoring abilities. Whether it was diving hard in front of defenders” faces, sealing them in the post for deep position, cutting backdoor and even getting off some creative touches around the basket as she finished over strong contests. Whatever schools are looking at Sanitmaw are going to be extremely pleased with her as an addition.

Sara is a versatile player who impacts the game both inside and out. She has a quick release from three and is effective in the mid-range, using her strength to create space and get her shot off. Defensively, she has active hands that lead to steals and transition opportunities. She runs the floor well and makes smart decisions in the open court, while her crafty finishing and 6’2” frame make her a tough cover around the rim.

Sara Santimaw Sara Santimaw 6'2" | SF/SG Taft School | 2027 State New E (2027) | 6’2 Wing | BSJ

Sara is well-prepared to make her mark in AAU. She has a balanced game that will fare well no matter the situation. Her role as a complementary piece for the Jags will help merge lineups and give them plenty of situational advantages. This is a key component that’s going to help win games.

Sara Santimaw Sara Santimaw 6'2" | SF/SG Taft School | 2027 State New E (2027) | Wing | Taft

Sara’s stock is continuing to rise as Taft is advancing to the next round of the playoffs to face SHG. Santimaw put up 15 pts, 11 reb, 4 ast, 3 bl and 1 ast against Kent in their last big road win. The streamline nature of her game makes her such a fine prospect, certainly one that can’t be overlooked.