Prospect Spotlight: Delayna Osko (2020)
Injuries are an unfortunate part of athletics. But when a young athlete gets hurt, its important that we don’t forget they player that they were, still are, and will continue to be. Delayna Osko suffered an unfortunate ACL injury and missed…
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Continue ReadingInjuries are an unfortunate part of athletics. But when a young athlete gets hurt, its important that we don’t forget they player that they were, still are, and will continue to be. Delayna Osko suffered an unfortunate ACL injury and missed all of last season. The 5’9″ small forward from St. Clair High School is still a top talent with a big future. Osko is a high level player in the class of 2020, and is ready to make a huge comeback.
Delayna Osko has a solid skill set. She is a defensive stopper for any team she plays for. Osko takes pride in her on ball and team defense. She likes the challenge of guarding the opponents top offensive option. Osko has great court vision. This allows her to see cutters, spot open shooters, and find lanes to the bucket. Osko has a high basketball IQ as well. She’s a heady player that keeps mental mistakes to a bare minimum.
Osko knows that steady improvement is a key to success in the game of basketball. She wants to add to her offensive repertoire. Osko also wants to build back her footwork and quickness as part of her rehab from the ACL injury.
Delayna Osko is driven by her goals. She is eyeing a return to the Michigan Storm during this grassroots season and is specifically working toward a return in time for July tournaments. Osko is looking forward to supporting and spending time with her teammates, even prior to her return to the court.
College coaches would be wise not to forget about Osko. She definitely wants to play basketball at the next level and earn a college degree. Osko can provide a program with, not just a player with a solid skill set, but an athlete with a ferocious desire to compete and improve. She has had conversations with a few schools, but hasn’t received an offer yet.
Delayna Osko is an athlete that is motivated to be successful.
“The person that motivates me the most is my dad. He is constantly reassuring me when I am down on myself, and telling me the good things I’ve done in basketball. He also tells me the things I need to work on. He has pushed me my whole life, payed for and taken me to trainers, and taken me to the gym in the morning or late at night. He also shows me what hard work is. He’s been through a lot as a child and teenager, and has worked his way up to provide for my family and I.” – Delayna Osko