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.

Making the right choices is an ability that stands out when you are a young prospect trying to make a name for yourself. If you can make the right choices when you have the ball, recruiters and evaluators will notice. Tenleigh Uthoff Tenleigh Uthoff 5'6" | CG WDM Valley | 2029 State IA is one of those players that makes those right choices. She brings to the table a solid handle, a smart head on her shoulders, and she displays leadership by example out on the floor. As of right now, she doesn’t jump off the screen athletically as much but she makes up for that with her knowledge of the game. It’s always fun to see how these prospects grow up and what they turn into. If Uthoff works hard, she could become a complete Varsity prospect within a year or two. She just needs to stay locked in.