KABC Cardinal Classic - I will be posting several additional entries this week on this event. I had to take a couple of days off to attend to personal matters but there were several more players that I witnessed I want to mention. There was a wealth of talent at this event.
KABC Cardinal Classic - Kyleigh Stakelin 5-10 2027 GRC Richmond Heat - Not the most hyped player, does not record flashy numbers, all she does is win, tough hard-nosed player, versatile scorer when needed, rebounds, handles the ball, defends, high motor, moves well without ball.
KABC Cardinal Classic - Jacklynn Amis 6-2 2028 Hazard Strong body occupies a lot of space in the paint moves well for size, scores well down low soft touch on jump shot, excellent rebounder clogs up the middle on defense, good timing and instincts for blocking and altering shots
KABC Cardinal Classic - Charley Petrowski 5-5 2030 Bullitt East FBC United - Shifty and savvy floor general, gets to the lane to either score or dish, quick release and good range on shot, moves well without ball, good handles, good on-ball defender, very coachable.
KABC Cardinal Classic - Tamia Waide 5-7 2029 Frederick Douglass Sports City Angels - 3-level scorer with range, quick release, good shooting mechanics, poised and consistent, good handles and excellent passer, clutch performer, good defender.
KABC Cardinal Classic - Cami Duerson 5-9 2028 Madison Southern East TN Air - Combo guard,quick, good size and length, good handles, excellent shooter with range, can light up scoreboard when she gets in her zone, rebounds, passes, good defender.
KABC Cardinal Classic - Kaleigh Potts 5-7 2027 PLD Lexington Crossover - Lefty guard, high BBIQ, good handles, crafty off dribble finishes at rim, hard worker, scores, defends, and distributes, good range on jump shot, rebounds well for position.
KABC Cardinal Classic - Peyton "Skeeter" Mabe 6-0 2027 South Laurel KY Premier - Long wingspan, versatile at both ends of the court, Plays on the blocks or on the perimeter, establishes position good foot work and post moves, high BBIQ, rebounds, can guard multiple positions
KABC Cardinal Classic - Ella Buckman 5-9 2028 Bardstown KY Premier - Effective either at lead guard or off the ball, high BBIQ, scores at rim, utilizes picks and screens, good range on shot, deadly FT stroke, good rebounder, makes excellent reads with the ball, very mature player
KABC Cardinal Classic - 5-7 2030 Laylee Phillips North Laurel Northside Queens - Next up in long line of Lady Jaguar stars, strong frame, poised, scores off bounce, excellent perimeter scorer, automatic FT line, rebounds, complete team player creates for teammates.
KABC Cardinal Classic - Jylin Edmondson 6-0 2030 GRC FBC Young Gunz - Good size, poised, understands the game, slashes to basket, 3-level scorer, good handles, treads the needle with her passes, rebounds, works hard on defense.
KABC Cardinal Classic - Emerson Dowell 5-10 2029 Ryle Next Level Academy - Good size, athleticism, quick hands, good footwork, BBIQ. Nice crossover, finishes at rim, good mid-range skills, range on "J", versatile defender, either on ball or jumping passing lanes.
KABC Cardinal Classic - Olivia Coburn 6-0 2028 PLD Lexington Crossover - I like her upside, good length, nice footwork and post moves, finishes with either hand, also has the ability to nail the perimeter jump shot, rebounds, nice court vision, can pass the ball.
KABC Cardinal Classic - Samaya Wilkins 6-3 2027 Purcell Marian WV Thunder - Excellent size and strength, excellent footwork and post moves finishes with either hand, soft touch on shot, also comfortable on perimeter, strong rebounder, good defender.
KABC Cardinal Classic - Layla Flynn 5-7 2027 PLD Lexington Crossover - Versatile, unselfish player, BBIQ leadership qualities, excellent defender either on-ball or creating chaos in the passing lanes. Good finishing moves, range on "J", good handles, passing skills, rebounds.
KABC Cardinal Classic - La'Kyiah Taylor 5-4 2030 Franklin Co. - Good BBIQ, shifty elite ball handler who gets to lane and finishes at will with crafty moves or distributes the ball, can shoot the perimeter "J", high energy defender, good motor and plays with poise.
KABC Cardinal Classic - Amauri Blackford 6-0 2027 DCA - A force in the paint on both ends of the court. Powerful presence in the paint finishing strong through contact, soft shooting touch, a rebounding machine, excellent mobility for size, runs the floor, good interior defender
KABC Cardinal Classic - Avery Raikes 5-7 2027 Taylor Co. Richmond Heat - Good skills with the ball in her hands, good crossover dribble, crafty finisher, nice mid-range game, range on shot, non-stop motor, rebounds, can guard multiple positions.
KABC Cardinal Classic - Kaydence Kindle 5-10 2027 Clarksville Christian (TN) KY Premier Versatile, skilled and athletic. Quick first step off bounce to score or distribute, team first mindset, good handles, good jump shot, vocal team leader on defense defends multiple positions