WBB Recruiting 2017 and On
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I've been wondering about her. I remember the announcers were saying she was better than Mackenzie during the state tournament a couple of years ago, whether accurate or not.
Caitlin Clack seems to get a lot of attention here. Other than being an instate player, is there any particular reason for the attention she is getting?
Caitlin ClaRk is one of the best players in the country in the 2020 class. Being chosen for the Olympic team is a HUGE honor, considering she was competing against girls a class ahead both in making the team and in Argentina. All the "elite" schools will be in on her before her recruitment is over. A point guard just shy of 6'0 who can shoot well beyond the 3 and passing may be her biggest plus. I "hear" Texas has offered and absolutely covets her. Hopefully, she chooses to stay close to home. Drake, Iowa, and Iowa State have all offered.
My bad, yes the 16U USA team. Thanks for correcting me. And remember, Indianola NOT in the CIML.
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Ally Van Timmeren – 2021 – Allendale, Minn. – Interior presence…Good strength…Will post and repost…Strong on offensive boards…Some ballhandling
Lefty…Very good athlete…Lean and long…Plays hard and does extra…Very coachable…Handles the ball…Passes it well…Smooth pull up and three point look…Attacks the basket with long strides…Plays D…Rebounds …Competes often and aggressively… Must get better finishing with her right hand…Uses pivot well to go left…Understands the game and asks questions…Clear top tier potential
Lefty…Very good athlete…Lean and long…Plays hard and does extra…Very coachable…Handles the ball…Passes it well…Smooth pull up and three point look…Attacks the basket with long strides…Plays D…Rebounds …Competes often and aggressively… Must get better finishing with her right hand…Uses pivot well to go left…Understands the game and asks questions…Clear top tier potential
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Saw her listed as a 5-9 PG for her HS.She was their all-time assist leader. Probably a wing or combo for Iowa.
Indiana had a loaded HS class this year, and she was in the top 6 before the injury. It is encouraging that she played the second half of her Sr year. She should be ready for the fall.
Indiana had a loaded HS class this year, and she was in the top 6 before the injury. It is encouraging that she played the second half of her Sr year. She should be ready for the fall.
If you remember Mason City's state title run during Makenzie's SR year, Megan played a big part in the run.
I think she is 5-8 ,a PG , and calm in big situations. Mason City didn't have the talent level last year that they did two years ago.
http://globegazette.com/sports/high...cle_6ffabd0e-bd97-5d63-8237-a483aae6847a.html
I think she is 5-8 ,a PG , and calm in big situations. Mason City didn't have the talent level last year that they did two years ago.
http://globegazette.com/sports/high...cle_6ffabd0e-bd97-5d63-8237-a483aae6847a.html
Not so fast, I guess.....
http://www.press-citizen.com/story/...-sanders-hopes-become-walk-on-iowa/406165001/
http://www.press-citizen.com/story/...-sanders-hopes-become-walk-on-iowa/406165001/
I'm guessing that Zion will still happen as a walk-on. she is going through the process. The coaches like to get the players input on additions to the team. If she bonds with the team through scrimmages, I imagine she will get the OK.
Yeah, there is a nice practice facility with two full size courts. Also they retained the ability to retract the bottom few tiers of seats in the main arena and put extra panels in the floor for two courts there. Guessing the away-from-CHA thing is to keep the coaches from having excessive contact. Bluder has already said it's legal for these summer scrimmages to be open to the public, it's just not allowed to publicize it. 
From her video she runs the floor well, has a big wingspan, can handle it a little.
Most of her scoring is inside as a back-to-the-basket post. Lots of International competition. Excellent student.
I was hoping, as a Euro post, she would have shooting range to three, but the highlights don't show it. She will need to get stronger.
Most of her scoring is inside as a back-to-the-basket post. Lots of International competition. Excellent student.
I was hoping, as a Euro post, she would have shooting range to three, but the highlights don't show it. She will need to get stronger.
Google Paula Valino basketball and there is a video of her shooting 3 pointers. I don't know how to post it.
I watched most of the Spain-Germany game from 2017. She has improved a lot from the 2016 highlights video.
Runs the court very well. A good passer. Plays good defense. Can handle the ball.
She sot some mid-range jumpers. Good at the FT line. She keeps the ball up high after rebounds , like Megan does.
The game was very physical and she handled that part with no problem. She has gotten bigger and stronger in the last year. Quicker and more coordinated too.
I like her game.
Runs the court very well. A good passer. Plays good defense. Can handle the ball.
She sot some mid-range jumpers. Good at the FT line. She keeps the ball up high after rebounds , like Megan does.
The game was very physical and she handled that part with no problem. She has gotten bigger and stronger in the last year. Quicker and more coordinated too.
I like her game.
Watched 5 minutes and didn't see anything that wowed me. If she is only 6'2 then I'd be concerned if she might be able to help at all. if she's closer to six four then maybe you could consider her a project.
Spanish post Paula Valiño Ramos signs with Hawkeyes women
Tuesday morning, Iowa announced Spanish post Paula Valiño Ramos had signed to play for the Hawkeyes in 2017-18. Valiño Ramos is a 6-foot-3 forward with high school, regional and national team experience, averaging 19.7 points and 13.3 rebounds as a high school senior at the Spanish National U18 Club Championship.
"We are excited to have Paula join our team in August," head coach Lisa Bluder said via a news release. "Paula comes from Spain and will bring us depth in the post position.
Iowa now has two open scholarships remaining for 2017-18.
Tuesday morning, Iowa announced Spanish post Paula Valiño Ramos had signed to play for the Hawkeyes in 2017-18. Valiño Ramos is a 6-foot-3 forward with high school, regional and national team experience, averaging 19.7 points and 13.3 rebounds as a high school senior at the Spanish National U18 Club Championship.
"We are excited to have Paula join our team in August," head coach Lisa Bluder said via a news release. "Paula comes from Spain and will bring us depth in the post position.
Iowa now has two open scholarships remaining for 2017-18.
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