Makepeace has learned how to overcome her lack of size with exceptional skill and creativity. The shifty combo guard surpassed 1,000 career points this winter while averaging more than 26 per game, topping the 20-point mark 16 times, with four games north of 30. Veda is an elite shooter with NBA-level range and a polished offensive skill set. She creates space with a tight handle, quick first step and change-of-pace dribble. Her signature floater and ability to finish in traffic make her dangerous inside, as well. Few guards combine shooting ability, feel and confidence the way Makepeace does.

Makepeace averaged an impressive 15.8 points per game and earned All-Conference honors last season as a freshman, establishing herself as one of Minnesota’s elite shooters. The 5’5 guard made a remarkable 96 three-point baskets and shows NBA range with effortless form. A shifty combo guard, she uses a tight handle, quick first step, and change-of-pace dribble to create space. The daughter of skills trainer and coach Daniel Makepeace, her polish and confidence are evident. Veda’s floater, craftiness in traffic, and ability to score off the bounce make her a constant threat. Few players her age combine skill, IQ, and shooting ability quite like Makepeace.