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2024 Kloe Froebe, 5’9” Guard, Lincoln One of the top Guards in the incoming Freshman class, Froebe is a mature and composed athlete who can do everything at a high level. The IL Elite ball-handler can score at all levels…
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Continue Reading2024 Kloe Froebe, 5’9” Guard, Lincoln
One of the top Guards in the incoming Freshman class, Froebe is a mature and composed athlete who can do everything at a high level. The IL Elite ball-handler can score at all levels with a good-looking jumper and an impressive runner when she gets in the lane. Kloe is a terrific two-way player who uses her speed and well-rounded skillset to make game-changing plays on both ends of the court.
2024 Campbell Conner, 5’8” Guard, Propsect
Another incoming Freshman playing with IL Elite, Conner is an off-the-ball Guard who thrives in a fast-paced game. She has good athleticism and ball-handling skills, which allow her to push the ball in transition and find success in a variety of ways. Campbell can shoot the ball well from deep and does a nice job attacking the lane and finishing through contact.
2023 Azyah Newson-Cole Azyah Newson-Cole 5'7" | PG Lincoln-Way Central | 2023 State IL , 5’7” Guard, Lincoln-Way Central
A Top 15 player in the rising Sophomore class, Newson-Cole has been remarkable at the 17U level this Summer with the Lady Meanstreets. The quick Point Guard attacks the lane hard and uses her strength and creativeness to finish well at the rim. As a lead Guard, Azyah has great court vision and often gets the ball to teammates with impressive passes.
2023 Natasha Barnes Natasha Barnes 5'9" | CG Kenwood | 2023 State IL , 5’9” Guard, Lindblom
A rising Sophomore who has played at a consistently high-level this Summer with Example Sports, Barnes is a strong and confident off-ball Guard with a great all-around game. She is a proven threat from beyond the three-point line and continues to become better at attacking the lane and finishing through contact. Natasha is a terrific leader on the court and sets the tone with how she plays great on-ball defense.
2023 Gabi Burgess, 5’8” Guard, Lake Park
Burgess is a speedy and athletic Point Guard who brings a ton of energy any time she is on the court for IL Elite. She is a terrific on-ball defender, using her quickness and confidence to pressure opposing ball-handlers throughout the game. Gabi has also shown good flashes of scoring the ball, knocking down shots from the outside and using her speed to get in the lane and have looks at the hoop.
2023 Morgan McDermott Morgan McDermott 5'11" | SG Beecher | 2023 State FL , 5’9” Guard, Beecher
An outstanding three-point shooter with Example Sports, McDermott is a solid athlete who provides versatility to the offense and defense. In addition to shooting the ball at a high level, she has good athleticism and skill to attack the paint and make plays. Defensively, Morgan can use her quickness and length to compete with most Guards and most Post Players.
2023 Sophie Swanson Sophie Swanson 5'10" | SG Barrington | 2023 State IL , 5’10” Guard, Barrington
A Top 10 player in the rising Sophomore class, Swanson continues to be a dynamic player on the offensive end. The Wolverinas Combo Guard shoots the ball well and uses her ball-handling and strength to drive the lane and finish at a high rate. Sophie guards the ball well on defense and has done a nice job of leading the break and facilitating to her talented teammates.
2023 Brooklyn Ficek Brooklyn Ficek 5'4" | PG Lasalle-Peru | 2023 State IL , 5’4” Guard, Lasalle-Peru
A sharp shooting Point Guard with IL Elite, Ficek did a terrific job making her name known when she had the opportunity to play up on the programs top team in Indy. The reliable Point Guard is quick with the ball in her hands and uses her high basketball IQ to consistently make plays. Brooklyn plays tough on-ball defense, making her an extremely well-rounded Point Guard in the 2023 class.