In our second piece from last weekend’s USJN Gateway Challenge, Jim Sexton shares some quick thoughts on several of the recruits profiled yesterday by Jessica Bogia as well as a few more that caught his eye.
For final team results from St. Louis, follow the link below
http://www.usjn.com/xtm_files/GatewayChallenge13-FinalResults.pdf
2014
Tia Weledji (Kansas – Les Chats 17) Big 5-10 guard capable of playing point or off guard. Weledji has 3 point range and can get to the rim. She is a quiet presence capable of leading team.
Marleah Campbell (Kansas – Les Chats 17) Campbell is a versatile 6-2 forward who can knock down the 3 in the trail spot. She plays hard and is aggressive on the boards.
Bria Pierce (Kansas – Missouri Valley Eclipse 17 Red) Pierce is an athletic small 5-11 forward whose best days are ahead of her. She rebounds well and can get to the rim.
Hannah Cook (Kansas – Missouri Valley Eclipse 17 Red) This sharp shooting 6-0 wing player has a lot of court savvy. It took her a bit to find the range on Saturday but when she did she was very effective.
Nakiah Bell (Missouri – Red Knights 17) Bell is a very solid floor leader at 5-4 with good court vision. She keeps you honest by knocking down the long 3 when her team needs it most.
Khalia Miller (Missouri – St. Louis Cougars 17) Just 5-6, Miller is a tough player. She can attack the rim and keeps you honest from deep. She has a tendency to disappear for short periods but when on she makes her presence felt.
2015
Latashia Jones (Kansas – Missouri Valley Eclipse 17 Red) Jones is a very athletic lefty 6-1 forward/ center. She is only going to get better.
Kylee Kopatich (Missouri – Missouri Valley Eclipse 17 Red) Standing 5-10, Kopatich is a very versatile who can play anywhere from the point spot to small forward. She can shoot the 3 and has a very good understanding of the game.
Tyler Johnson (Kansas – Missouri Valley Eclipse 17 Red) Johnson is a strong 6-2 low post player who posts extremely hard. Her finishing touch will improve with repetition. She is a lot to handle on the blocks.
Kyessence Collins (Kansas – Missouri Valley Eclipse 16 Red) Though 5-7, Collins is a very polished point guard capable of playing the off guard spot as well. She has a solid handle and leads the team well.
Napheesa Collier (Missouri – Red Knights 17) The sky is the limit for the 6-2 Collier. She didn’t play on Saturday but made her presence felt very well on Sunday.
2016
Brenni Rose (Kansas – Missouri Valley Eclipse 15 Red) This lefty guard/forward does a little of everything. At 5-11, Rose has good court vision and can hurt you in a variety of ways. She shoots the 3 and works very hard.
Katie Lacefield (Missouri – Red Knights 17) Lacefield is a very steady 5-6 off guard. She knocks down the timely jumper, pulls down a key rebound; she does all the little things to help her team win.
Abbey Hoff (Missouri – Red Knights 17) Hoff’s future is very bright. She is a long 6-0 forward capable of playing the guard spot. She can get to the rim and knock down the perimeter shot as well.
2017
Angela Perry (Illinois – Predators 14 Crum) Perry is one to keep your eye on. Coming in at 6-2, she runs the floor extremely well and does a nice job finishing around the rim. Her upside is huge!
Madison Treece (Missouri – Gateway Basketball Club 17/ Red Knights 17) Treece found herself playing back to back games being on two teams. At 6-3 she runs well and finishes well. She will only get better with the Red Knight program.
