Class of 2023 – Stock Risers (Part 1)
The Class of 2023 has already established itself of one of Ohio’s deepest in years. There were a number of girls basketball players who enjoyed outstanding sophomore seasons this past winter. Today, we take a look at a handful of…
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Continue ReadingThe Class of 2023 has already established itself of one of Ohio’s deepest in years. There were a number of girls basketball players who enjoyed outstanding sophomore seasons this past winter. Today, we take a look at a handful of them that moved up in the PGH player rankings.
Leena Patibandla Leena Patibandla 6'1" | CG Massillon Jackson | 2023 State OH – 6’0 Guard – Massillon Jackson
There are few players who can do what Leena Patibandla Leena Patibandla 6'1" | CG Massillon Jackson | 2023 State OH does on the basketball court. She has elite length and athleticism, as well as court vision and explosiveness to go with it. Leena can win a game for her team on both ends of the floor – whether it be effortless attacking the paint on O or causing havoc defensively with steals and blocked shots. Patibandla has been in contact with a number of Power 5 and Mid-Major schools across the eastern part of the country.
Reagan Vinskovich Reagan Vinskovich 6'3" | SF Belmont Union | 2023 State OH – 6’1 Post – Union Local
Reagan is a special member of a club that is becoming extinct in basketball – the back-to-the-basket post player. She does an outstanding job with her size around the rim, posts up hard, runs the floor well and crashes the O and D boards at a game-changing level. Vinskovich does have the ability to take a few dribbles and start the fast break after getting a defensive rebound. With her size – she is a very intriguing prospect.
Paige Kohler Paige Kohler 5'8" | PG Olmsted Falls | 2023 State OH – 5’6 Guard – Olmsted Falls
Kohler is a devastating scorer off of the dribble. She can finish through contact at the rim – but also does a superb job of creating separation with a step-back that she can get off whenever she wants. She has some flash as a passer – with a number of highlight-reel worth dimes this year. Paige is a willing defender who keeps herself in great shape – helping her make big plays down the stretch of close games.
Anna Swisshelm Anna Swisshelm 6'0" | CG West Clermont | 2023 State OH – 5’10 Guard – Felicity Franklin
It wouldn’t surprise us if Swisshelm continues to move up these rankings over the next 2 years. At nearly 6-foot with good strength – Anna is a match-up nightmare for opposing defenses. She is a good finisher at the rim, she is able to score in catch-and-shoot situations and will even post up smaller defenders on the block. She fits the point-forward mold very well.
Gia Casalinova Gia Casalinova 5'7" | CG Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy | 2023 State OH – 5’7 Guard – Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
Gia may not be the most physically dominant guard in Ohio – but she plays extremely hard, while doing many good things on the floor. She is at her best attacking the basket and drawing fouls – where she shoots a high percentage from the FT stripe. Casalinova is comfortable as a lead guard initiating the offense or doing a bulk of the scoring off of the ball.