Battle of the Border: Phee Elite vs Della Lamb 17U
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One of the prime time matchups from last weekend’s USJN Battle for the Border 17U pool championship game between NaPheesa Collier Elite and Della Lamb 3SSB in Kansas City. These are two of the premier grassroots teams in the state.…
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Continue ReadingOne of the prime time matchups from last weekend’s USJN Battle for the Border 17U pool championship game between NaPheesa Collier Elite and Della Lamb 3SSB in Kansas City. These are two of the premier grassroots teams in the state.
Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top individual performers from that game, which was won by Napheesa Collier Elite 53-38.
Brooke Coffey
Brooke
Coffey
6'0" | SF
Incarnate Word Academy | 2023
State
MO
(Napheesa Collier Elite): The versatile 6’1 2023 forward from Incarnate Word scored a game high 16 points and showcased her excellent all-around floor game. She grabbed rebounds and either drive coast to coast or delivered some prime lead passes to running teammates in transition. She could pass over the defense well with her height.
Elauni Bennett
Elauni
Bennett
5'9" | CG
Lee's Summit North | 2023
State
MO
(Della Lamb): The 5’10” 2023 forward from Lee’s Summit North with a team-high 14 points. She attacked the basket well from all directions and she scored on some impressive runners in the lane. She could also score in the low post and get a bucket on a tough baseline drive.
Natalie Potts
Natalie
Potts
6'2" | PF
Incarnate Word | 2023
State
MO
(Napheesa Collier Elite): The 6’2 2023 forward from Incarnate Word scored 12 points while impacting the game at both ends of the floor. She got out in transition and scored on some impressive rim-runs. She can score over the top of virtually any defender with her size. She also causes problems with her length on the defensive end.
Urya Williams
Urya
Williams
5'6" | CG
Truman | 2023
State
MO
(Della Lamb): The 2023 point guard from Truman provided a big offensive spark when she entered the game. She did a nice job of setting up defenders and dropping them off with a smooth crossover move. She also split the double team well on her way to getting buckets in the lane.
Shannon Dowell (Napheesa Collier Elite): The 5’10 2023 guard from O’Fallon (IL) scored 12 points in the victory as she displayed her excellent athleticism in a variety of ways. She beat defenders off the dribble and score on some nice takes.