USA U-17, U-18 Trials

[MilfordHusky]

I watched the short video segments on Crystal Dangerfield. I'm sold. Totally sold. Let's get her out of Tennessee.

 

[dtbtbtb]

2016 will be an interesting year for UConn recruiting wise as typically after a great year (which 2015 is already even without considering the possibility of Durr making it possibly the best class ever. If UConn can get Cox and Dangerfield for 2016 if will be amazing.

 

[Sonny44]

Sometimes I talk to much, I'am confident in what I say but I have to be careful what I say, I sometimes say too much

Naw, that could never happen here.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Ok, I looked at more. I love Dangerfield.

That Katie Lou kid doesn't have a last name, but she looks good. Darn good.

I also like Chou, Ogunbowale, and Boley.

And Megan Walker. Well, WOW!

 

[Sluconn Husky]

BlueStar's Mark Lewis discusses impressive players at the U-17 trials who failed to make the team. Lots of UConn targets among them.

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Sabrina Ionescu (2016 – Walnut Creek, Calif.) was tagged as an alternate and will no doubt be ready if called upon. The 5-11 combo continues to define attacking basketball both on the break and in the halfcourt. Her change of speed and direction serve her well as does her willingness to take the ball into traffic to create both shots and passes.

Crystal Dangerfield (2016 – Murfreesboro, Tenn.) may have had the toughest weekend coming up short in both age groups. Don’t take that as a negative. The dynamic 5-6 point guard was the only U17 candidate “moved up’ and had plenty of moments that obviously caught the selection committee’s attention. Few point guards have the ability to develop their own shots as Dangerfield does along with possessing the flair to finish among the trees.


By the word “fluid” in the dictionary you may well find the picture of Megan Walker (2017 – Chesterfield, Va.). One of 18 participants from the 2017 class, Walker demonstrated a game that many players several years older would be envious of. Active and smooth at 6-1, she can attack effectively against defenders of any size or quickness. The pull up is hard to read and comes with an elevation that leads to clean looks at the rim. Off the drive she absorbs contact and comes away with productive results time and again.


We had the opportunity to see Jaelyn Brown (2016 – Murrieta, Calif.) back to back weekends (West Coast Premier Spring Invitational) and saw strides even in that short period. At 6-1 she has the size, strength and athleticism to command a bigger defensive match up from the opposition but the perimeter skills and attack to warrant attention from more speed and quickness. A strong presence on the boards, the left handed Brown is an impact player on any court.


Kasiyahna Kushkituah (2017 – Alpharetta, Ga.) is just beginning to scratch the surface of a very promising game. Despite some “rough edges” the size, length and athleticism are there and the effort will serve her well as her skills evolve. The 6-3 forward runs the floor with the guards and gets off the floor with the bigs on the glass. Any limits are up to her.


That elusive combination of size and refined skills is showing up on a regular basis in the form of Erin Boley (2016 – Hodgenville, Ky.). She continues to challenge opposing match ups with an efficient and effective inside-out game. The stroke and touch requires a tight close out yet she uses her ballhandling and 6-2 size to get to the hoop. The step back is creating more space, her choices have improved over the past year and Boley can produce off the pull up or at the rim.


If there was one player who’s walking papers we were somewhat surprised by it would be Tori McCoy (2016 – Champaign, Ill.). The 6-4 forward made the team last year but was unable to compete due to ongoing complications from a concussion sustained during the trials. McCoy was a force from the start this year and made herself a factor virtually on every play offensively and defensively. She displayed a level of effort not often seen from bigs that was magnified even more by her exceptional athleticism. Her skill set is evolving but, by her own admission, the 15 footer needs to become a factor to make her a more complete threat.


We’ve had limited exposure to Batouly Camara (2015 – New York, N.Y.) but her play at the trials provided some insight to a true power game. Her calling card has always been an aggressive effort on the boards but there’s a refined finish to her play in the low post these days. Camara is becoming more effective off the drive from the elbow and has absolutely no reservations about taking it into contact.


http://bluestarmedia.org/index.php/blogmain/marksblog/item/851-beyond-the-rosters

 

[rvwsleep]

BlueStar's Mark Lewis discusses impressive players at the U-17 trials who failed to make the team. Lots of UConn targets among them.

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That explains it. Though I've haven't watched either McCoy or Lauren Cox play live, in the games that I have watched them play in, I was consistently more impressed with McCoy's game. Much more active on the boards and challenging the opponents shots around the rim.


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Sabrina Ionescu (2016 – Walnut Creek, Calif.) was tagged as an alternate and will no doubt be ready if called upon. The 5-11 combo continues to define attacking basketball both on the break and in the halfcourt. Her change of speed and direction serve her well as does her willingness to take the ball into traffic to create both shots and passes.

Crystal Dangerfield (2016 – Murfreesboro, Tenn.) may have had the toughest weekend coming up short in both age groups. Don’t take that as a negative. The dynamic 5-6 point guard was the only U17 candidate “moved up’ and had plenty of moments that obviously caught the selection committee’s attention. Few point guards have the ability to develop their own shots as Dangerfield does along with possessing the flair to finish among the trees.


By the word “fluid” in the dictionary you may well find the picture of Megan Walker (2017 – Chesterfield, Va.). One of 18 participants from the 2017 class, Walker demonstrated a game that many players several years older would be envious of. Active and smooth at 6-1, she can attack effectively against defenders of any size or quickness. The pull up is hard to read and comes with an elevation that leads to clean looks at the rim. Off the drive she absorbs contact and comes away with productive results time and again.


We had the opportunity to see Jaelyn Brown (2016 – Murrieta, Calif.) back to back weekends (West Coast Premier Spring Invitational) and saw strides even in that short period. At 6-1 she has the size, strength and athleticism to command a bigger defensive match up from the opposition but the perimeter skills and attack to warrant attention from more speed and quickness. A strong presence on the boards, the left handed Brown is an impact player on any court.


Kasiyahna Kushkituah (2017 – Alpharetta, Ga.) is just beginning to scratch the surface of a very promising game. Despite some “rough edges” the size, length and athleticism are there and the effort will serve her well as her skills evolve. The 6-3 forward runs the floor with the guards and gets off the floor with the bigs on the glass. Any limits are up to her.


That elusive combination of size and refined skills is showing up on a regular basis in the form of Erin Boley (2016 – Hodgenville, Ky.). She continues to challenge opposing match ups with an efficient and effective inside-out game. The stroke and touch requires a tight close out yet she uses her ballhandling and 6-2 size to get to the hoop. The step back is creating more space, her choices have improved over the past year and Boley can produce off the pull up or at the rim.


If there was one player who’s walking papers we were somewhat surprised by it would be Tori McCoy (2016 – Champaign, Ill.). The 6-4 forward made the team last year but was unable to compete due to ongoing complications from a concussion sustained during the trials. McCoy was a force from the start this year and made herself a factor virtually on every play offensively and defensively. She displayed a level of effort not often seen from bigs that was magnified even more by her exceptional athleticism. Her skill set is evolving but, by her own admission, the 15 footer needs to become a factor to make her a more complete threat.


We’ve had limited exposure to Batouly Camara (2015 – New York, N.Y.) but her play at the trials provided some insight to a true power game. Her calling card has always been an aggressive effort on the boards but there’s a refined finish to her play in the low post these days. Camara is becoming more effective off the drive from the elbow and has absolutely no reservations about taking it into contact.


http://bluestarmedia.org/index.php/blogmain/marksblog/item/851-beyond-the-rosters

Sabrina Ionescu (2016 – Walnut Creek, Calif.) was tagged as an alternate and will no doubt be ready if called upon. The 5-11 combo continues to define attacking basketball both on the break and in the halfcourt. Her change of speed and direction serve her well as does her willingness to take the ball into traffic to create both shots and passes.

Crystal Dangerfield (2016 – Murfreesboro, Tenn.) may have had the toughest weekend coming up short in both age groups. Don’t take that as a negative. The dynamic 5-6 point guard was the only U17 candidate “moved up’ and had plenty of moments that obviously caught the selection committee’s attention. Few point guards have the ability to develop their own shots as Dangerfield does along with possessing the flair to finish among the trees.


By the word “fluid” in the dictionary you may well find the picture of Megan Walker (2017 – Chesterfield, Va.). One of 18 participants from the 2017 class, Walker demonstrated a game that many players several years older would be envious of. Active and smooth at 6-1, she can attack effectively against defenders of any size or quickness. The pull up is hard to read and comes with an elevation that leads to clean looks at the rim. Off the drive she absorbs contact and comes away with productive results time and again.


We had the opportunity to see Jaelyn Brown (2016 – Murrieta, Calif.) back to back weekends (West Coast Premier Spring Invitational) and saw strides even in that short period. At 6-1 she has the size, strength and athleticism to command a bigger defensive match up from the opposition but the perimeter skills and attack to warrant attention from more speed and quickness. A strong presence on the boards, the left handed Brown is an impact player on any court.


Kasiyahna Kushkituah (2017 – Alpharetta, Ga.) is just beginning to scratch the surface of a very promising game. Despite some “rough edges” the size, length and athleticism are there and the effort will serve her well as her skills evolve. The 6-3 forward runs the floor with the guards and gets off the floor with the bigs on the glass. Any limits are up to her.


That elusive combination of size and refined skills is showing up on a regular basis in the form of Erin Boley (2016 – Hodgenville, Ky.). She continues to challenge opposing match ups with an efficient and effective inside-out game. The stroke and touch requires a tight close out yet she uses her ballhandling and 6-2 size to get to the hoop. The step back is creating more space, her choices have improved over the past year and Boley can produce off the pull up or at the rim.


If there was one player who’s walking papers we were somewhat surprised by it would be Tori McCoy (2016 – Champaign, Ill.). The 6-4 forward made the team last year but was unable to compete due to ongoing complications from a concussion sustained during the trials. McCoy was a force from the start this year and made herself a factor virtually on every play offensively and defensively. She displayed a level of effort not often seen from bigs that was magnified even more by her exceptional athleticism. Her skill set is evolving but, by her own admission, the 15 footer needs to become a factor to make her a more complete threat.


We’ve had limited exposure to Batouly Camara (2015 – New York, N.Y.) but her play at the trials provided some insight to a true power game. Her calling card has always been an aggressive effort on the boards but there’s a refined finish to her play in the low post these days. Camara is becoming more effective off the drive from the elbow and has absolutely no reservations about taking it into contact.


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