Grassroots Team Spotlight: MO Phenom 17U (Springfield Hub)
Prep Girls Hoops Missouri continues its Grassroots Team Spotlight features with a look at the Mo Phenom 17U Springfield Hub. The team is comprised of many talented players from the SWMO area. Roster Kianna Yates Kianna Yates 5'5" | PG…
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Continue ReadingPrep Girls Hoops Missouri continues its Grassroots Team Spotlight features with a look at the Mo Phenom 17U Springfield Hub. The team is comprised of many talented players from the SWMO area.
Roster
Kianna Yates Kianna Yates 5'5" | PG Carthage | 2023 MO (Carthage): The 2023 point guard is one of the top backcourt players in the SWMO area. She is good quickness and the ability to score at all three levels. She has creative handles that enable her to get a good shot from just about anywhere on the court.
Miya Nieto (Kickapoo): A 5’7″ 2023 point guard who plays the game in a very smooth manner. She is capable of changing speeds and directions to get where she wants to go. She finds seams in the defense and she can also knock down 3-pointers.
Kinley Hammitt Kinley Hammitt 5'7" | CG Nixa | 2023 MO (Nixa): A 5’7″ 2023 guard who can really shoot the ball from 3-point distance when she gets her feet set. She can also get downhill on the dribble and can score with either hand. She also has good anticipation on defense to create steals on the press.
Carolina Crawford (Willard): A 2023 guard who provides excellent 3-point shooting. The lefty has a quick release and she moves without the ball well. She is also a solid ball handler with good passing skills.
Kailyn Washington (Willard): A 5’4″ 2023 point guard with good speed and quickness and she plays an excellent overall floor game. She distributes the ball very well on offense and she plays solid defense. She plays the passing lanes well and she is always in the right position.
Abigail Hellums (Raymore-Peculiar): A 6’3″ 2023 forward who provides a strong presence in the lane at both ends of the court. She’s an active rebounder and shot blocker who has good length and timing inside to alter shots. She also establishes good position inside for offensive rebounds and putbacks.
Savanna Luna (Fair Grove): A 5’4″ 2023 point guard from Fair Grove who provides excellent 3-point shooting for her team. She is a solid ball handler and passer with quick hands on the defensive end.
Haven Haymes (Ozark): A 6’0″ 2023 forward from Ozark who can impact the game at both ends of the floor. She is strong on defense with her ability to block shots and get good defensive post position. She can also score inside and step out and knock down the 3-pointer.
Jaeden Smith (Nixa): A 2023 guard who plays a solid overall floor game. She distributes the basketball well, plays good defense and can make the open 3-pointer.
Alexis Soloman (Ozark): A 2023 wing who shoots the 3-pointer well and moves without the basketball to get to the open spots. She anticipates well on the defensive end to get steals and deflections.
Jordyn Foley (Ozark): A 5’11″ 2023 forward who can stretch the floor with her excellent 3-point shooting. She runs the court well to score in transition. She also uses her length on the defensive end to create steals and turnovers.
Hope Schatz (Republic): A 2023 guard who is a knock down shooter from 3-point range. She made eight 3-pointers in a single game during the high schools season.