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2014 USJN DC 17U Tournament Standouts
2014 USJN DC 17U Tournament Standouts continued…
2016
Kalina Alexander-Renaud
Kalina Alexander-Renaud
Alexander-Renaud is a prospect to keep an eye on mainly because of the amount of skill she displays. She is a smart player that is unselfish with the ball, often feeding teammates that are welcome beneficiaries of the attention that Alexander-Renaud draws from the success that she finds. In the open court, the Wing would benefit from being able to elongate her stride a bit more and take on more of a sprinter’s form when she runs the floor for increased speed and dexterity. Regardless, in that setting she proved several times over that she is a good ball handler and she does what it takes to protect the ball in transition.
Anie-Pier Samson
When the TW Bluehounds needed to make their push during their dramatic playoff run, they needed strong perimeter play that there were able to get from Samson. The solidly built 6’1”, Guard/Forward, delivered a deep threat on more than one occasions with a smooth looking stroke. By being able to consistently knock down the outside shot and forcing defenses to come out to defend the 3-point line, opened up lanes in which the she readily took advantage of. While her game could use a touch more speed to it she proved that she was able to be successful with the skill she now has, and promises to bring in the future.
2018
Rachel Niles
Rachel Niles
Standing out for the newly formed Peel Warriors, participating in this their first AAU season, was 2018 PG Rachel Niles. Much of the offense of her team, featuring predominantly 2015s, flowed through her hands as her team navigated Pool S of the Third Division. Niles was an intriguing source of high energy, playing teams much older than her, and by logging major minutes in the process. She communicated well as a Point Guard and often looked to push the pace of the game after consistently readying herself as an outlet after the ball was rebounded. One of the things that needs to be on the horizon for the high school Freshman, is for her to develop her left ball handling abilities. If she can demonstrate the ability to attack and finish on the left hand side and maintain her quickness and energy level, she can develop into a quite promising prospect.
2020
Sarah Te-Biasu
Going a long, LONG way out on the recruiting radar, I thought I would give a quick shout out to Te-Biasu. Among the youngest players in the competition, she played with the TW Bluehounds 14U team, bringing a competitive spirit to the games she played. Her team didn’t fare so well in this their first foray south of the border, but Te-biasu’s ball handling skills and step back caused me to raise an eyebrow. Identifying anyone at this age is a tough endeavour. I believe that based on what I saw from her, this kid is anything but a long shot and I will be following her development as time goes on.
