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2023 Judea Watkins 6' SG Windward School Los Angeles, CA
We are all witnesses. Judea Watkins is must see and in my opinion, the top 2023 prospect at USA Trials. She’s the best 2023 prospect that I’ve seen in all my travels this year. Watkins was another one of those players that struggled a bit early, but Watkins settled in and showed us the JuJu that many around the country have been raving about. , I think JuJu just got her legs, and the confidence she displayed in her game was palpable. She got to her pull up jumper in the lane effortlessly. JuJu bullied her way to rack and was also able to get some offensive rebounds and put-backs. She went left; she went right, JuJu was dynamite!


2021 Aaliyah Moore 6'3" PF Moore H.S. Moore, OK
Aaliyah Moore is mean! She has a take no prisoners attitude when she’s on the court. I’m sure at least half of the U16 USA Trials field will be taking home bruises as souvenirs courtesy of the physical play of Aaliyah Moore. She was phenomenal on Saturday as she played with a sense of urgency unmatched by her peers. Moore rebounded on both ends of the court, ran the floor, and finished at an elite level. I have no problem saying that Aaliyah Moore proved to be the toughest girl on the court and toughness goes a long way in this game.


2021 Destiny Adams 6'3" SF Manchester Township H.S. Whiting, NJ
Destiny Adams is versatility personified. She has so many layers to her game, and as time has gone on, she has peeled back the layers for all to see. Adams scored on all three levels against multiple types of defenders. Big ones, small ones, quick ones, slow ones, strong ones, fast ones, it just didn’t matter as Adams was able to create for herself and others at an elite level. Destiny Adams is one of my favorite long shots as an applicant athlete to help lead the USA to gold.


2022 Lauren Betts 6'7" C Grandview H.S. Centennial, CO
I’m 6'7", so when I tell you Lauren Betts is all of 6'7", then, believe me, Lauren Betts is 6'7". Betts has been quite the presence on the court. She’s blocking and altering shots that girls around the world just wouldn’t have a chance to get. Betts gets deep post position in the post and delivers. She’s fundamentally sound as she catches high and keeps high on pick and rolls and offensive rebounds. Betts has a good chance, and I believe the best opportunity to be a unique weapon for the US on the international scene for years to come.



 
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Wouldn't be surprised if UConn adds this one to their target list at some point:


 
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Mike Flynn Tweet
Halfway through last #USAB #usabwu16 session & tough defense is preventing most from making jump shots. Mostly nside play or drives. Hard for many to create roster spot separation. #RoughChoices to 18. @BlueStarMedia1 @BlueStar30_
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Payton Verhulst is following CD and UConn but apparently UConn not following her at this time.......
 
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Interesting that they would not have interest in Verhulst. Seems to be the best off-guard at the trials, and they have interest in so many of the top players, so it isn’t like they are being selective.
 
Interesting that they would not have interest in Verhulst. Seems to be the best off-guard at the trials, and they have interest in so many of the top players, so it isn’t like they are being selective.


Maybe due to already having PB and NM added to their interest in Miles and Fudd, Verhulst would be on the back burner. Just speculating.
 
Maybe due to already having PB and NM added to their interest in Miles and Fudd, Verhulst would be on the back burner. Just speculating.
Certainly makes sense, I was just curious in respect to Bigby, Kampschroeder, Poffenbarger, etc.
 
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Team seems to have significant size with 8 players that are at least 6'3" Tall. The smallest player is 14 Year Old Londynn Jones at 5'6" .
 
12 of the 18 are known UConn POI:

DeBerry, Barker, Jones, Miles, Betts, Hollingshead, Poffenbarger, Rice, Bransford, Gardiner, Citron, Moore

The only ones among the last 48 who didn't make it are Destiny Adams, Taylor Bigby, and Judea Watkins, the latter of whom is probably 13 years old but made her mark in a big way. Bigby and Adams were both lauded significantly as well.

Pretty good group.
 
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