Valley returned to the state tournament in Class 5A this winter with a nice mix of veterans and newcomers. A key member of the latter group, Uthoff contributed 5.0 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game. The broad base of skills necessary to produce numbers across the board are present when we pop on Uthoff’s ninth-grade highlight video. She’s ready to deliver when given an opening behind the arc, getting from reception to shot fast and with consistently good form. If the defense presses up on her, Uthoff can put the ball on the deck and lift up in the mid-range. Explosive off the bounce with both hands, she can accelerate to the rim and finish. Lateral quickness and activity lead to solid on-ball defense that disrupts opposing actions. Expect Uthoff to keep ascending against strong club competition with Phenom.

Valley returned to the state tournament in Class 5A this winter with a nice mix of veterans and newcomers. A key member of the latter group, Uthoff contributed 5.0 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game. The broad base of skills necessary to produce numbers across the board are present when we pop on Uthoff’s ninth-grade highlight video. She’s ready to deliver when given an opening behind the arc, getting from reception to shot fast and with consistently good form. If the defense presses up on her, Uthoff can put the ball on the deck and lift up in the mid-range. Explosive off the bounce with both hands, she can accelerate to the rim and finish. Lateral quickness and activity lead to solid on-ball defense that disrupts opposing actions. Expect Uthoff to keep ascending against strong club competition with Phenom.