AAU Preview: Heart Of Illinois
With the high season over we are excited to see some familiar faces and newcomers that will look to make a name for themselves, we will highlight these teams & players in a series of previews. The official AAU season starts…
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Continue Reading- With the high season over we are excited to see some familiar faces and newcomers that will look to make a name for themselves, we will highlight these teams & players in a series of previews. The official AAU season starts this weekend. We get a chance to look at the Heart Of Illinois 17U. National team.
Heart of Illinois
Roster Breakdown
This roster is going to be a very fast up and down pace team, they will also be able to execute in the halfcourt. They have a lot of guards that will be able to get downhill and guards that can defend 94 feet and force turnovers on their opponents. They have versatile frontcourt players and should be a handful on the glass. This team should be able to win a lot of games with the talent they have.
Players to Watch
Derria Edwards is a fabulous guard that we have been high on all season. I believe with her playmaking ability and defensive pressure on the ball, she can be on the brink of a breakout spring.
Sa’Kinah Williams is a versatile wing that can play the posts but has really been putting in work with on the perimeter working on her handle and shot. I believe with her improved perimeter game and already the great post play she has, will be one of the toughest cover for a defender this spring.
Schedule Breakdown:
Heart Of Illinois plays a very competitive schedule. This group will get tons of exposure and play against some elite talented teams. I believe this group is ready for it and will have opportunities to bring home some hardware. The development of their players will be key and they will improve.