December Recruiting Thread

[Darnell17]

Was that the Iowa coach in the video?

 

[MilfordHusky]

12/11

Ayanna Patterson: 34 points (13-15 FG, 7-7 FT), 10 rebounds, 4 blocks


Three of her blocks were highlight-reel type.

The announcer notes that Ayanna has gotten her FT shooting up to 69% this year. That's better than the Huskies did against UCLA.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

12/11

Morgan Cheli had 16 points in Mitty's tight tourney win Saturday. She might be a wing at the college level but she really is a pass first player. Made a terrific pass for a huge three late. I'd say her passing and her mobility are her biggest strengths right now.

Cheli is #33 in black.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

12/11

Ashlynn Shade: 19 points, 14 rebounds

Mikaylah Williams: 19 points

 

[MilfordHusky]

Sidwell beat #1 DeSoto by 54-36 yesterday. They should be the #1 team in the nation in the next poll. I reported on their win over top-10 McNamara previously.

Are we recruiting Jadyn Donovan (2023) from Sidwell? She's a 6'0" leaper at guard and apparently very strong.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

12/12

Ciera Toomey: 21 points

 

[Sluconn Husky]

12/10

Chloe Kitts: 22 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists


12/9

Imari Berry: 29 points, 8 assists

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Berry averaged 14.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 steals per game in 2020-21 on 50% shooting from the field.

She was a freshman.

Now with five seniors from last year’s team -- including four starters -- graduated, it’s her team to not only lead them on the court but in the locker room too. Her natural gift for making players around her better, love for her teammates’ success and disdain for the spotlight make her a natural leader.

But, oh man, a spotlight does she command.

The 29-point effort on Thursday was just one of several strong performances she’s already displayed early in her sophomore season. In her second game of the season, she dropped a 40 piece against Green Hill. She poured in 27 against Dickson County, and was held to “just” 17 against Northwest, one of the most experienced and talented teams in the midstate.

And she’s only getting better. Between seasons, she worked on her jumpshot and ability to drive the lane. She made four 3-pointers on Thursday and picked up seven buckets in the post, including an and-one.

She’s guaranteed to be guarding the opposing team’s best player, too.

Basketball is easy for Imari Berry - Main Street Media of Tennessee

As Clarksville head coach Brian Rush talked to his players on the bench between the third and fourth quarters between his team’s Thursday evening game against Kenwood, Imari Berry was trying to juggle a trio of rolled up towels off to the side.She could toss and catch one towel, but never any...

www.mainstreetpreps.com

 

[MooseJaw]

I am unwavering on this; My Christmas wish list is for the next couple of years, I want Cieria Tomey and Olivia Olson. Got 2 on your list, let-r-rip, who are they? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[rvwsleep]

Can't go wrong with those 2.

 

[BobbyJ]

I am unwavering on this; My Christmas wish list is for the next couple of years, I want Cieria Tomey and Olivia Olson. Got 2 on your list, let-r-rip, who are they? Inquiring minds want to know.

Since for 2023 KK Arnold is already signed, I’d take Toomey and the best combo guard out there, Mikaylah Williams to fill out ‘23. If I got MW, then I’d scale back ‘24 to either Olson or Britt Prince for a wing/guard. Hope I’m wrong but I just have a feeling Olson might stay in the Midwest.

 

[TeamFirst!]

The announcer notes that Ayanna has gotten her FT shooting up to 69% this year. That's better than the Huskies did against UCLA.

It's very encouraging to see her making FT shots as I think her biggest weakness is her shot. When someone can make free throws that's a good indicator she can become a solid shooter overall. She is going to need Geno badly though as her basketball IQ needs a ton of refinement. Has she even played AAU ball at all? She's playing with kids who all appear to be midgets compared to her and not even remotely capable of defending her. She absolutely needs better competition and probaby better coaching.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Has she even played AAU ball at all?

 

[BobbyJ]

Nothing wrong with that mid range J, better than the current UConn bigs. Just add a little consistency. And I like her toughness, willing to play through contact and keep attacking.

 

[donalddoowop]

Sidwell beat #1 DeSoto by 54-36 yesterday. They should be the #1 team in the nation in the next poll. I reported on their win over top-10 McNamara previously.

Are we recruiting Jadyn Donovan (2023) from Sidwell? She's a 6'0" leaper at guard and apparently very strong.

Does UConn have a commit or POI on Sidwell?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Does UConn have a commit or POI on Sidwell?

Rice is there. It's possible UConn has interest in Jaydan Donovan and/or Kendall Dudley, but that's not known.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[MilfordHusky]

Rice is there. It's possible UConn has interest in Jaydan Donovan and/or Kendall Dudley, but that's not known.

Thanks. For those who don't know, Donovan is a 6'0" jumping jack guard, rated #10 in 2023. Dudley is a 6'1" PG rated #4 in 2024. Along with Rice, that gives them 3 top-10 players over 3 classes. They are the top team in the nation.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

A new name, 2024 Kate Koval, a 6-5 C who is originally from the Ukraine. Koval playing this weekend at the SheGotGameClassic where Ciera Toomey won MVP the other day.

Hat tip to Stoli.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Kate Koval, Long Island Lutheran, 6-5, F/C, Soph.

Koval uses her height to play well with her back to the basket, but also possesses a strong three-point shot.

Top 100 girls basketball players on Long Island for 2021-22 season

Newsday's annual look at the top 100 girls basketball players on Long Island for this season, listed alphabetically.

www.newsday.com

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Koval averaged 26 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 blocks on 47% shooting at the U16 European Challengers:

Kateryna KOVAL at the FIBA U16 Women's European Challengers 2021 - FIBA.basketball

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[Charliebball]

I've seen her dominant inside game............I'm encouraged by those jump shots...........first time I've seen video of her taking those...........she could be a really good one.....

 

[Alydar]

Koval averaged 26 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 blocks on 47% shooting at the U16 European Challengers:

Kateryna KOVAL at the FIBA U16 Women's European Challengers 2021 - FIBA.basketball

The official website of FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, and the governing body of Basketball. FIBA organises the most famous and prestigious international basketball competitions including the FIBA Basketball World Cup, the FIBA World Championship for Women and the FIBA 3x3 World...

www.fiba.basketball