2022: Names to Know (Part III)
Names to Know: Class of 2022 Below is a list of standout athletes in the Class of 2022. Each one of these athletes are competing in Grassroots this summer and are players to watch. Part 3 Aaliyah Smith Aaliyah Smith 5'5" |…
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Below is a list of standout athletes in the Class of 2022. Each one of these athletes are competing in Grassroots this summer and are players to watch.
Part 3
Aaliyah Smith Aaliyah Smith 5'5" | PG La Follette | 2022 State #19 Nation WI | La Follette | WI Flight Elite | 5’5 PG
A powerful lead guard with a high explosiveness. Although she’s a point guard, she’s consistently able to finish through and over bigger defenders. She plays with a lot of energy with driving down the lane- looking to put the defender on a poster. Smith plays low to the ground which allows her to have tremendous balance and strength with the ball. She has a tight and snappy handle on the ball as well. Excels on the fast break and in a system where the guards get out and run.
Emily La Chapell Emily La Chapell 5'11" | CG Appleton East | 2022 State #57 Nation WI | Appleton East | WI Flight Elite | 5’10 SG
La Chapell is a big, physical player that has phenomenal positional size. Her size allows her to be a force in the lane and also while driving from the perimeter. La Chapell is bigger and stronger than a majority of her defenders. She plays with tremendous balance and body control. She is very poised under pressure and not easily rattled. Great vision and consistency in decision making.
Abbie Aaslma | Waupun | WI Flight Elite | 5’8 SG
A talented guard who is great at distributing both on the fast break and in the half court. Has a great feel for the game and is fundamentally sound. The Flight Elite standout is very good at finishing through contact and is very aware of how to adjust when a defender hits her arm. She has a great ability to get to the open spot and excels mid range corner and elbow-extended.
Jordan Meulemans Jordan Meulemans 5'10" | CG De Pere | 2022 State WI | De Pere | WI Flight Elite | 5’10 CG
A great facilitator that can take over a game with her ability to pass the ball or to score the basketball. She is a crafty guard with impressive handles and a bag full of finish moves. She is able to run the offense well and has a high basketball IQ. She has a snappy handle and is a great passer with amazing vision. Her defense is also top notch and she grabs multiple steals per game. Meulemans has solid finishes in transition.
Jacia Cunningham | Milwaukee School of Languages | Lady Meanstreets | 5’8 PG
Cunningham has the ability to score at all three levels, and has the potential to be a constant force on the offensive end. She can simply score the basketball and finds different ways to attack each time down the court. She is able to wiggle through gaps in the defense.
Demetria Prewitt Demetria Prewitt 5'7" | PG Madison La Follette | 2022 State WI | La Follette | 5’7 CG
Prewit handles pressure well and is not easily flustered by defenders. She has a high motor and brings intensity to each play. She does a great job exaggerating her crossover and using a hesitation dribble to attack the defense.
Nakiyah Hurst Nakiyah Hurst 6'0" | PF Milwaukee Academy of Science | 2022 State WI | Milwaukee Academy of Science | Playground Elite | 6’0 F
Hurst is an incredibly coordinated and mobile player for her size and build. She is very agile and light on her feet, which works well on the team like Playground Elite that like to get up and down. She is a creative finisher near the rim- she uses a crafty hook shot, spin move and runner to score. She doesn’t rush her moves and is patient before attacking.
Emilie Wizner Emilie Wizner 5'10" | CG Germantown | 2022 State WI | Germantown | WI Impact White | 5’7 G
Wizner is a great shooter off the dribble; specifically her pull up three point shot is a strength. She releases far above her eyebrow and has a smooth finish. She’s quick in transition and finds her teammates well. High energy player who can facilitate as well.
Sarah Newcomer Sarah Newcomer 5'8" | CG Pewaukee | 2022 State WI | Pewaukee | WI Impact White | 5’9 G
A threat in fast break situations. She is great at spotting up for the catch and shooting three point baskets. She shows natural instincts off the ball and is always looking to attack. Newcomer is not afraid to attack the contact or take the big moment.
Emily Clevidence | Monona Grove | WI Impact White | 5’7 G
A phenomenal on-ball defender and great lateral quickness. She uses her feel very well and uses her physical build to body up the opposing player. She shows impressive recovery skills as well. A quick guard who enjoys attacking the ball and is developing her mid-range jumpers.
Megan Zielsdorf | Pewaukee | WI Impact White | 6’1 F
An athletic post player with a bright future. A high scoring forward who is also very disciplined defensively. She does not fall for shot fakes on the block and consistently plays straight up in the paint. A solid rebounder on both ends as well.