I definitely got a kick out of covering the Clear Creek Camp today, this took me back to why I started doing this over a decade ago so watching young talented players at the early stages has always been enjoyable because of their energy and continuing to watch their progression has also been rewarding for me. Here are some of the standouts heading into the 5th and 6th grade, I'll start with 2029(6th grade)
CABRINA VANDERFORD
Scarlett Palmer- She already is showing the HEZ in the open court which is going to create some problems, she creates her shot to score off the dribble as well as drop the jumper
Cabrina Vanderford- she understands the game and did a good job of keeping the defender leaning, She also creates her shot to attack the rim as well as hit the outside shot plus she sees the floor
Lily Sanchez- is a solid ballhandler that got to her spot and dropped the jumper yet she also has a deceptive first step which enables her to get to the rim from multiple angles. Good upside
Andee Mitchell- goes after the ball off the rim but she also did something I love and that's "followed her shot". Her rebounding was strong, she scored around the basket and on putbacks
HONORABLE MENTION
Claire Kazin
Faith Vargas
Julia Brown
Lacey Brown
Savannah Sabin
Emma Thomas
Alexis Murray
Olivia Olsen
2030
Makyli Ethridge- she immediately caught my eye in the pregame skills session because of her SWB, speed with the ball, and factor in she's long and athletic, those are huge pluses for her age. She attacks strongly off the dribble, the first step will develop into a problem and she defends as well as plays the passing lane
HONORABLE MENTION
Mackenzie Blanton
Layla Duckworth
Kennedy Brannon
Lala Garcia
Tessa Lacourt
Kristin Skendziel
Adyfson Skendziel
Juliet Thomas