Zaire Lester
Zaire Lester
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Evan Bell | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Zaire has towering length and a fierce interior presence that immediately makes her stand out on the court. She had an impactful Saturday for Mac Irvin Fire Brown 15U at the Great Lakes Kickoff. Zaire tore a defensive rebound away from the opponent and defended the post very well, working to stay in full deny, and deflecting entry passes away. She blocked multiple shots without fouling, including a ferocious swat on a drive that sent the ball flying out of bounds. “Get that out of my house!” Zaire finished a strong and-one layup off two feet, scored another two foot bucket at the rim, and crashed the boards to secure rebounds on both ends.
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Read EvaluationByron Xerxes Livsey | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
High energy, and the motor to match it. Lester has all the tools to make an impact on the boards and on defense. Offensively, time is on her side, and by having the frame and length, she’s already a couple of steps ahead. Kenwood has developed a ton of talent over the past couple of years, and Zaire will follow that mold.
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Read EvaluationBrazley Barnes | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
A different skill set than her teammate. A strong rebounder, defender, and athlete. She worked hard all game to give her team extra possessions and clog the lane. As her shooting touch improves, she will continue rising among the best bigs in the state. Her effort alone changes the energy of the game.
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Read EvaluationByron Xerxes Livsey | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Every program, no matter the level, needs a player who can be a 3&D threat. On one end of the ball, she can stretch the court and force the defense to hesitate on any decisions they might make, and on the other hand, she can protect the paint due to her length. She’s a player who can truly excel in any system due to her length and versatility.
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Read EvaluationByron Xerxes Livsey | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Lester is a prospect who shows a knack for every skill needed to be a strong prospect. She plays the game with aggression, and it’s really shown on the defensive side. She can be a paint blanket or lock down the perimeter. Offensively, she can be a slasher or get her own from the nail on down.
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Read EvaluationByron Xerxes Livsey | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
The athleticism, length, and mobility at that size are always worth the double take, but her need to stay moving and play with energy are big reasons why she’ll be a strong piece for Kenwood moving forward.
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Read EvaluationByron Xerxes Livsey | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Zaire is a lengthy athlete who wins a ton of her individual possessions based on her height and athleticism.
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