Underrated? She's been out there on the AAU circuit awhile being evaluated by the people who know the most and was with the AIA Program for a bit I believe. AIA top 10 kids usually get multiple D1 offers so I can only suspect that she wasn't on the top team. She must have deficiencies the D1 people are concerned about. They probably don't see her style of play translating to their level. Regardless of that, she's still deferred the cost of her education and will be playing ball in the GLVC. Nothing is wrong with that.
Iowa WBB 2025 Recruiting Thread
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Looks like Journey Houston and DN's State Playoffs start on Monday @ 1:30p. Here are a few season stat lines of interest pulled from it.
Iowa high school girls’ state basketball 2025: Brackets, predictions, top players and more
5A PLAYERS TO WATCH
Journey Houston, 5-11, sr., Davenport North — University of Iowa signee averages 20.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 4.0 steals per game. Shoots 58.8 percent from the field, 36.4 percent from 3-point range and 73.0 percent from the line.
Jenica Lewis, 5-10, jr., Johnston — No. 15 2016 recruit (ESPN) averages 18.8 points and 3.2 assists per game, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 3.68-to-1. Shoots 47.0 percent from the field, 36.1 percent from 3-point range and 88.5 percent from the line.
www.thegazette.com
Iowa high school girls’ state basketball 2025: Brackets, predictions, top players and more
5A PLAYERS TO WATCH
Journey Houston, 5-11, sr., Davenport North — University of Iowa signee averages 20.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 4.0 steals per game. Shoots 58.8 percent from the field, 36.4 percent from 3-point range and 73.0 percent from the line.
Jenica Lewis, 5-10, jr., Johnston — No. 15 2016 recruit (ESPN) averages 18.8 points and 3.2 assists per game, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 3.68-to-1. Shoots 47.0 percent from the field, 36.1 percent from 3-point range and 88.5 percent from the line.
Iowa high school girls’ state basketball 2025: Brackets, predictions, top players and more
The 2025 Iowa girls’ high school state basketball tournament smorgasbord: Brackets, predictions, top players and more for the coming week at Wells Fargo Arena.
www.thegazette.com
I think I mentioned Finley earlier this year as looking good. Drake commit.
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Journey Houston Eval by Coach Beechum (Report Date: 2/26/25)
At least I'm not nuts in thinking Journey has the potential to help fill/backup that 4 spot if all else fails with Hannah, Teagan and the portal for next year. Need to recoup as much as possible of Syd's production on both ends of the floor.
"Regional Most Outstanding Player"
"Offensive Impact
1. Three-Level Scoring
- Elite scoring efficiency (59% FG)
- Consistent high-volume producer (20.0 PPG)
- Developing perimeter game (37% 3PT)"
"Defensive Impact
1. Disruptive Defender
- Elite steal production (4.0 SPG)
- Length advantage at guard position
- High motor and competitive intensity"
"College Potential
- Elite-level Big Ten prospect
- Projected to play 2-3 position (possibly 4) at Iowa
- All Iowa Attack to Iowa pipeline continues"
"Scouting Notes
- "High motor" and "very competitive" (self-assessment)
- Strong at "getting to the basket and rebounding" (self-assessment)"
For full report click -> Show more
At least I'm not nuts in thinking Journey has the potential to help fill/backup that 4 spot if all else fails with Hannah, Teagan and the portal for next year. Need to recoup as much as possible of Syd's production on both ends of the floor.
"Regional Most Outstanding Player"
"Offensive Impact
1. Three-Level Scoring
- Elite scoring efficiency (59% FG)
- Consistent high-volume producer (20.0 PPG)
- Developing perimeter game (37% 3PT)"
"Defensive Impact
1. Disruptive Defender
- Elite steal production (4.0 SPG)
- Length advantage at guard position
- High motor and competitive intensity"
"College Potential
- Elite-level Big Ten prospect
- Projected to play 2-3 position (possibly 4) at Iowa
- All Iowa Attack to Iowa pipeline continues"
"Scouting Notes
- "High motor" and "very competitive" (self-assessment)
- Strong at "getting to the basket and rebounding" (self-assessment)"
For full report click -> Show more
Now that Journey has one regular season under her belt after the injury, we can see by the numbers she has already made great strides at trying to reclaim her 5🌟 status she once had.
Below is how she compares to other 5A players going to state. Also inserted her stats [] if she didn't make top 5 in a category.
Article Title: Taking a Quick Look at the Class 5A State Girls Basketball Tournament
"An Iowa recruit, Houston leads the Wildcats with 20.4 points per game to go with 7.5 rebounds, 4 steals and 3.7 assists per game."
yourprepsports.com
Other recent source:
"5A PLAYERS TO WATCH
Journey Houston, 5-11, sr., Davenport North — University of Iowa signee averages 20.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 4.0 steals per game. Shoots 58.8 percent from the field, 36.4 percent from 3-point range and 73.0 percent from the line."
www.thegazette.com
Below is how she compares to other 5A players going to state. Also inserted her stats [] if she didn't make top 5 in a category.
Article Title: Taking a Quick Look at the Class 5A State Girls Basketball Tournament
"An Iowa recruit, Houston leads the Wildcats with 20.4 points per game to go with 7.5 rebounds, 4 steals and 3.7 assists per game."
The Numbers
Scoring Leaders
- Natalie Ramsey, Jr., Liberty High – 22.8
- Journey Houston, Sr., Davenport North – 20.4
- Ava Zediker, Sr., West Des Moines Dowling – 18.8
- Jenica Lewis, Jr., Johnston – 18.8
- Divine Bourrage, Sr., Davenport North – 18.7
Rebounding Leaders
- Ellie Muller, Jr., West Des Moines Dowling – 11.2
- Natalie Ramsey, Jr., Liberty High – 10.5
- Divine Bourrage, Sr., Davenport North – 8.8
- Jaeden Pratt, Sr., Ankeny Centennial – 8.7
- Isabelle Kremer, Jr., Pleasant Valley – 8.5
- [Journey Houston, Sr., Davenport North – 7.5]
Assist Leaders
- Reagan Pagniano, Sr., Pleasant Valley – 6.9
- Divine Bourrage, Sr., Davenport North – 6
- KeaOnna Worley, Soph., Cedar Rapids Prairie – 5.5
- Ava Casey, Soph., Liberty High – 4.6
- Mya Crawford, Sr., Ankeny Centennial – 3.8
- [Journey Houston, Sr., Davenport North – 3.75 (split difference of 3.7 & 3.8 between 2 sources)]
3-point Leaders
- Maddie Casey, Sr., Liberty High – 3.1
- Jenica Lewis, Jr., Johnston – 3
- Emily Larsen, Jr., Cedar Rapids Prairie – 2.7
- Romey Croatt, Soph., Waukee Northwest – 2.6
- Reagan Pagniano, Sr., Pleasant Valley – 2.3
- [Journey Houston, Sr., Davenport North – 36.4% from 3-point range]
Steal Leaders
- Journey Houston, Sr., Davenport North – 4
- Reagan Pagniano, Sr., Pleasant Valley – 3.7
- Jenica Lewis, Jr., Johnston – 3.5
- Mya Crawford, Sr., Ankeny Centennial – 3
- Divine Bourrage, Sr., Davenport North – 2.7
Taking a Quick Look at the Class 5A State Girls Basketball Tournament - Your Prep Sports
The Matchups No. 1 Johnston (23-0) vs. No. 8 Liberty High (17-6) Liberty High makes its state tournament debut in just its eighth season as a program and will attempt to add to what has already been the best season in history. The Lightning set a single-season program record for wins and...
yourprepsports.com
Other recent source:
"5A PLAYERS TO WATCH
Journey Houston, 5-11, sr., Davenport North — University of Iowa signee averages 20.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 4.0 steals per game. Shoots 58.8 percent from the field, 36.4 percent from 3-point range and 73.0 percent from the line."
Iowa high school girls’ state basketball 2025: Brackets, predictions, top players and more
The 2025 Iowa girls’ high school state basketball tournament smorgasbord: Brackets, predictions, top players and more for the coming week at Wells Fargo Arena.
www.thegazette.com
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Just a note on how close Addie Deal and the #2 Mater Dei Monarchs came to winning the Southern Section Open Division.
Mater Dei lost to #6 Etiwanda by only 3 points (63-60) several day ago. Had they won that game, they would of played No. 1 Ontario Christian for that championship.
#1 Ontario Christian ended up beating #6 Etiwanda by only 2 points (65-63) in the championship game last night.
It's unfortunate Mater Dei had their 2nd and 3rd best players out for that game against #6 Etiwanda. Had they had a healthy roster, it's looking like they could have had a very good chance to win it by only taking scores into consideration.
Addie and the Monarchs still have another chance as their state run begins on Mar 4th.
HIGHLIGHTS: No. 1 Ontario Christian outlasts No. 6 Etiwanda 65-63 in thrilling Southern Section Open Division championship game
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Mater Dei lost to #6 Etiwanda by only 3 points (63-60) several day ago. Had they won that game, they would of played No. 1 Ontario Christian for that championship.
#1 Ontario Christian ended up beating #6 Etiwanda by only 2 points (65-63) in the championship game last night.
It's unfortunate Mater Dei had their 2nd and 3rd best players out for that game against #6 Etiwanda. Had they had a healthy roster, it's looking like they could have had a very good chance to win it by only taking scores into consideration.
Addie and the Monarchs still have another chance as their state run begins on Mar 4th.
HIGHLIGHTS: No. 1 Ontario Christian outlasts No. 6 Etiwanda 65-63 in thrilling Southern Section Open Division championship game
HIGHLIGHTS: No. 1 Ontario Christian outlasts No. 6 Etiwanda 65-63 in thrilling Southern Section Open Division championship game
MaxPreps News - Freshman Tati Griffin paces top-ranked Knights with 29, including clutch 3-pointer in see-saw fourth quarter.
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