Eastern Washington Keeping Talent Home
Eastern Washington has made it clear and open to the public that they want to get in-state talent and that is their number one priority in the recruitment scene. When I went to Eastern’s Elite Camp, it was 95% players…
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Continue ReadingEastern Washington has made it clear and open to the public that they want to get in-state talent and that is their number one priority in the recruitment scene. When I went to Eastern’s Elite Camp, it was 95% players from the Evergreen State and the other few were both PNW kids as well. While the roster is diverse with players from all over the world, they have made a consistent effort to keep legitimate D1 talent in their home state. After all, the school’s all time leading scorer is a Washington girl in Delaney Hodgins who also scored a school record 46 points in a single game. EWU is keeping the in-state momentum rolling with the 2020 class as well with two commitments in the last month.
The first in-state commit came from 6’0 small forward, Maisie Burnham. The sturdy wing-forward averaged over 26 points per game as a junior at Liberty High School and followed that up with a solid summer with the Northwest Blazers. Maisie was an early target for the Eagles’ staff and their persistence eventually paid off when she announced her commitment not too long after the conclusion of the club season. Maisie will step foot on campus with a college-ready frame and an ability to rebound and compete at a high level.
The latest commit was announced today from Todd Beamer High School’s Aaliyah Alexander. The 5’8 guard is quick up and down the floor and definitely at her best in the transition game. Aaliyah suited up for Tree of Hope’s 17u team this spring and summer and gained valuable experience playing on the 17u circuit. Aaliyah is the second Tree of Hope girl to commit to EWU in the last two years, with class of 2019’s Alexyss Newman being the other.
Eastern Washington will only graduate one senior off of their 2019-2020 team. They currently roster 11 freshman and sophomores. Be on the lookout for further news on Maisie and Aaliyah as their signing date draws closer.