The USJN Midwest National Championship in Bourbonnais, Illinois has evolved into one of the best experiences and options for both teams and coaches from the surrounding area each year. The venue itself and the close proximity of the hotels to the playing facility make this event a favorite for the players and their families. The following is an evaluation of some of the standout players from this up and coming event.
2017 Prospects
Ashley Ford, a 6-0 post from Illiopolis, Illinois is a promising finesse post player. She’s already a shot blocker who can rebound and score inside. Ford runs the floor with ease and will develop into a productive player at the next level.
A power interior player, Emma Boehmer can score and rebound from the block. The 6-1 Washington, Missouri native has post moves that are effective on the block. She can defend her position and has good hands.
A very active point guard that can handle and pass the basketball, Kylie Archibeque calls Delta, Ohio home. The 5-0 point guard has a non-stop engine on defense and can run an offense with ease. She defends her position and can score when necessary.
Anna Power is a 5-10 physical post player that can score and rebound inside. The Frankfort, Illinois product has multiple post moves that are very effective around the basket plus she effectively guards her position.
2018 Prospects
A physical post player that can finish and rebound inside, Madison Mallory comes from Bartlett, Illinois. At 6-1 she also has a facing game from the 15 foot range. Mallory has the versatility to defend multiple positions.
Lindsay Kubal is an athletic 5-10 post that can score and come up with her share of boards. From Naperville, Illinois, Kubal has multiple post moves that are very effective from the block. She rebounds with a vengeance, especially on free throw situations.
A young 5-7 wing from Louisville, Kentucky, Kia Sivils can get to the rim and produce results. A non-stop work ethic serves her well on both ends of the floor. Sivils can defend a point guard through post player and rebounds the ball well from the perimeter.
Athletic Erin Howard is a wing that can penetrate and finish. The 5-10 Madison, Wisconsin native is a good ball handler and passer plus defends aggressively.
2019 Prospects
A 5-7 wing from Fishers, Indiana, Molly Walton is efficient on the wing but can get to the rim just the same. This lefty has many perimeter moves and constantly looks to attack the basket. Walton defends and rebounds well for her size.
Wauseon, Ohio is home for 5-9 athletic wing Lexi Sauber. She can score on the perimeter and can penetrate almost at will. The ability is there to go coast to coast and Sauber makes good decisions with the basketball in her hands. She’s an efficient defender and hits the glass like a post.
2018 Quick Hitters
Lindsey Jarosinski – 6-3 – Post – Medinah, Ill. Big post player that can score and rebound inside.
Addison Bergman – 6-1 – Post – Bryan, Ohio. Lefty that can score and rebound with a face up game.
Allison Dacca – 5-11 – Post – Glen Ellyn, Ill. Physical post that can finish and hit the glass.
Ariel Scott – 5-6 – Guard – Oakwood, Ill. Great shooter that can handle it and pass well.
Makayla DeYoung – 5-10 – Post, Waupun, Wis. Athletic post that can put it in the basket and rebound.
Lucy Updike – 5-11 – Post – Combined Locks, Wis. Athletic interior threat that produces points and boards.
2019 Quick Hitters
Ella Thompson – 5-2 – PG – Greenwood, Ind. Great ball handler and passer that runs the offense well.
Jorie Allen – 5-9 – Post – Bedford, Ind. Athletic post that can finish and is willing to rebound.
Amaya Hamilton – 5-8 – Wing – Fishers, Ind. Physically talented wing that can create opportunities and hit the glass.
