Club Team Preview: Cal Stars 17U Nike EYBL Blue
Cal Stars is a storied program in the Nike EYBL based out of California that carries top talent in the region, including the likes of Sabrina Ionescu who played for them a few years back. This season is no different,…
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Continue ReadingCal Stars is a storied program in the Nike EYBL based out of California that carries top talent in the region, including the likes of Sabrina Ionescu who played for them a few years back. This season is no different, except for the fact that they are carrying four of the top players in the State of Oregon, as AAU teams are allowed to have players from their bordering States on their roster. Aaronette Vonleh Aaronette Vonleh 6'3" | C West Linn | 2021 State #76 Nation OR looks to fill a big role in the paint as the dominating post she has showcased the last few years at West Linn. Addison Wedin Addison Wedin 5'11" | PG La Salle | 2021 State OR , three point specialist and savy scorer, will be an exclamation point amongst a talented cast of guards. Audrey Roden Audrey Roden 5'9" | SG West Linn | 2021 State OR , beat and drum of West Linn, will look to be a catalyst during her time with the club. Donovyn Hunter Donovyn Hunter 5'10" | PG South Medford | 2023 State #26 Nation OR , the youngest out of the entire group, will look to bounce back after a terrible ACL injury that derailed her freshman year. This Cal Star group plays this week in the Nike TOC Iowa that starts Thursday in Des Moines.
Head Coach: Kelly Sopak
Addison Wedin Addison Wedin 5'11" | PG La Salle | 2021 State OR 2021 5’11” SG La Salle HS – Athletic, fluid guard who averaged 20.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.2 steals last season while shooting 54% from the field and 39% from three-point land. Can score at all three levels but specialty is the perimeter shot, as she sank a career high 12 three’s in a 5A State Playoff win over Ashland. All business as she does whatever it takes to get the job done, including playing great on-ball defense with her tenacity, discipline, and athletic ability.
Audrey Roden Audrey Roden 5'9" | SG West Linn | 2021 State OR 2021 5’9” SG West Linn HS – Work horse who does it all on offense by applying constant pressure and making the right plays at the right time, averaged 17.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.8 steals last season for West Linn. The Nevada signee looks to play her final AAU season and make a statement that she can play big time at any stage, any time. Capable leader who likes to set the tone with her initiative as an example and plays hard every possession.
Aaronette Vonleh Aaronette Vonleh 6'3" | C West Linn | 2021 State #76 Nation OR 2021 6’3” C West Linn HS – The center from West Linn decided to make things official with the University of Arizona, committing to the Wildcats over the weekend. Averaged 17.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game for the Lions as a dominant center who not only takes authority in the post, but rebounds and blocks shots at a significant pace. Finishes exceptionally well due to sheer size alone and is difficult to stop as she has a big solid frame.
Donovyn Hunter Donovyn Hunter 5'10" | PG South Medford | 2023 State #26 Nation OR 2023 5’10” PG South Medford HS – Precocious middle school prodigy who blew her knee out the summer before her freshman year, eliminating her freshman year for South Medford. Extremely skilled scorer who has a sensational grasp on ball handling skills and can score with style at all three levels. Looks to compete and make immediate impact for a talented Cal Stars squad after not playing competitive basketball for a year. Stories go back to her middle school days where she would put up 40 and 50 point games with regularity.
Calli Stokes Calli Stokes 6'0" | SF Redondo Union HS | 2021 State CA 2021 6’0’ PG Redondo Union – Tough nosed wing who likes to float along the baseline and has an array of moves in response to the defenders in the paint. Good ball handling skills, including dynamic behind the back dribble to set herself up for floaters and strong finishes at the rim. Good awareness in the post and makes quick, strong decisions to the rim. Nice mid-range game with smooth feel and extends her range to the three-point line. Polished scorer who is crafty and persistent.
Charity Gallegos 2021 5’4” PG Folsom HS – Charity only has one speed that she knows how to play with: fast. She also displays excellent change in pace, can stop on a dime, and keeps defenders on their toes. When they least expect it, she will pull-up, shoot a mini floater, or finish with ease and steeze. She is nearly impossible to catch up with on the break and has an extremely quick release on the perimeter. Spirited defender whose agility helps her immensely, but effort puts her over the top.
Jessica Peterson Jessica Peterson 6'3" | C Corona Centennial | 2021 State CA 2021 6’3” C Etiwanda HS – Jess is a big, physical player who protects the rim through these qualities, amassing blocked shots and rebounds along the way. It is on the offensive end where she truly shines as a dual purpose weapon. Based on her size and aggressiveness alone, he plays with authority in the paint, but she has an uncanny ability of taking defenders off the dribble for a player her size. She also shows a nice mid-range shot that is extremely consistent.
Marley Langi Marley Langi 6'0" | SF Archbishop Mitty | 2021 State CA 2021 6’0” PF Archbishop Mitty HS – Marley is a tall, athletic player for Archbishop Mitty, a perennial NorCal powerhouse who was slated to play MaxPreps #1 La Jolla Country Day in the CIF State Open Division Final before it was cancelled. Langi is a utility offensive player who hits it with great consistency along the arc but who can also be depended on to get a bucket inside when the Sharks need one. She is also an intimidating defender who swats shots away with timing and aggressiveness.
Hunter Hernandez 2021 5’10” PG Archbishop Mitty HS – Hard nosed, tough guard who brings a lot of resilience, stability, and identity wherever she is. Transferred to Mitty from Miramonte but suffered an ACL injury in the summer, where she spent the majority of the season recovering, returning February. Drives into the paint with little abandon and absorbs contact, resulting in drawn fouls and trips to the free throw line. Gifted defender through attitude and determination, as she is extremely disruptive in her pursuits.
Talana Lepolo Talana Lepolo 5'7" | PG Saint Joseph Notre Dame HS | 2022 State CA 2022 5’7” PG St. Joseph Notre Dame HS – Averaged 10 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds, and 3.5 steals last season. Plays at a nice, even pace when she is running the show, never pressing the issue unless she spots an open teammate, where she whips the ball up the court. Very agile and shows great fluidity in the paint, side stepping defender on her way to the basket. Knows how to find her scorers in stride, asserting them the ball in their scoring spots.
Makena Mastora 2021 5’9” SG St. Joseph Notre Dame HS – Sharpshooter for the Pilots who averaged 9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.5 steals for them last season. Knows her spots on the wing and hits them in stride for her team and with great accuracy. Made four clutch free-throws to help seal St. Joseph’s CIF State NorCal Open Division Semifinal victory over Clovis West. Is a capable defender based on her stringy athletic qualities as well as her overall effort.
Schedule:
Thursday: July 16th, 2020
vs. Hardwood Evolution U17 National at 1:10 PM CDT
vs. FBC North 2021 National at 4:40 PM CDT
Friday: July 17th, 2020
vs. Nebraska Attack 17U UAA at 11:50 AM CDT
All Iowa Attack 11th Carpenter at 4:30 PM CDT
Saturday: July 18th, 2020
vs. North Tartan 17U at 11:50 AM CDT