Saturday, December 1, 2018

Katy Classic opening day Tip Sheet

I tried to catch as many teams and players as I could on opening day and as usual, I did a fantastic job because I don't have to look at something a thousand times to know what I'm looking at, my record speaks for itself, on and OFF the court and trust me, one of the things I'm always looking for is progression so here are some of the standouts

Morgan Hill ( Cy Creek) long and athletic, wingspan around 6'3 and elevates over defenders. Runs the floor, rebounds and defends but she's also giving the Cougars offense that will help in the long run

Kayla Brigance (Cy Falls) throwback mentality as she battles for everything on both ends. You don't see some of the intangibles she brings to the table that don't show up on stat sheet a lot anymore

Shadiya Thomas (Cy Ranch) explosive scorer who can be a nightmare to defend. Deceptive first step as well as the ability to create mid to long range jumper and she defends

Cassidy Howard (Katy Tigers) #sizedontmatter that is when you can play and Howard is back. Always could shoot the long ball, midrange keeps getting better as well as her ability to run a team

Alleah Dallas (Kempner) #sizedoesmatter when you can play, college ready body, athletic, rebounds on both ends and can score in the paint or facing the basket

Emily Dogbatse (Klein Collins) one of those very athletic players that can play basketball but her upside is scary. She attacks relentlessly, converts after contact but that mid to long range is creating issues

Kaley Perkins (Langham Creek) one of those "I've been watching like forever players" and with her size and length, she is showing signs of being a dominant scorer, that long range, 10-15 footer or just posting up, it's coming together

Heaven Rice (Mayde Creek) no beans needed for Rice, athletic scorer that defends sums it up but it doesn't because she has added a little something to her game every season

Kamill Rangel (Morton Ranch) I love players that can create their shot under pressure and she definitely can do that plus she has a picture perfect jumper. Strong body, attacks and finishes

Paris Parmer (San Angelo) mid to long range, off the dribble, whatever it takes, her offensive arsenal was one of the most impressive on opening day and this also shows #talentiseverywhere

Haley Wesley (Spring) double-double waiting to happen, strong body, can score with her back to the basket as well as facing it, 3 or 4 threes on opening day as well as double digit rebounds, she does that on both ends, paints a picture