11-01-2024, 04:47 AM
I actually enjoyed the individual initiative displayed by the team in the exhibition game. CAL State came into the game very loose. They reminded me of the CAL Baptist team that almost beat us in the Thanksgiving Tourney in BC a few years ago — small, confident, aggressive, unafraid to take quick three pointers. In fact, their entire team averaged 42% from behind the arc in our game, which could have been a recipe for disaster for our young team. But our team answered the call and scored over ninety points of their own — quite impressive!
I enjoyed our team’s confidence and fresh approach. Plus their ball control, when facing multiple full-court presses. And their aggressiveness was fun to watch. Perhaps they need to play more loose this year and not overthink every possession.
It will also be fun see our new players as the season progresses! Three freshmen, a sophomore, and a junior bring a lot of new talent to our team.
SHAY IJIWOYE is a personable four-star point guard from Phoenix who averaged 14.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.6 steals per games as a senior in high school. She’s has not played yet this season as she has what has been characterized as a mild injury.
KENNEDY UMEH is a 6’4” center who played on the World Championship U17 Team with Nunu Agara where she averaged 6.1 point and 6.1 rebounds per game in ten minutes of play. Kate said that she is focused on getting in shape and learning the collegiate game.
HARPER PETERSON is a 6’3” post who played for Whitney High school in Rocklin, CA. She helped lead her team to two conference titles while averaging 14 points and 9 rebounds. She grew up playing against her father who was a 6’9” center for Gonzaga University.
MARY ASHLEY STEVENSON is a sophomore transfer from Purdue University who was Big Ten Freshman of the Year. She’s a confidence young lady who scored 53 points in a game as a high school player.
TESS HEAL is a 5’10” junior from Melbourne, Australia who played collegiate ball at the U of Santa Clara the past two years. She posted great stats at Santa Clara earning the WCC Player of the Year for the past two years. She seems to be in an adjustment period with her new team.
I’m excited to watch the whole team develop!
I enjoyed our team’s confidence and fresh approach. Plus their ball control, when facing multiple full-court presses. And their aggressiveness was fun to watch. Perhaps they need to play more loose this year and not overthink every possession.
It will also be fun see our new players as the season progresses! Three freshmen, a sophomore, and a junior bring a lot of new talent to our team.
SHAY IJIWOYE is a personable four-star point guard from Phoenix who averaged 14.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.6 steals per games as a senior in high school. She’s has not played yet this season as she has what has been characterized as a mild injury.
KENNEDY UMEH is a 6’4” center who played on the World Championship U17 Team with Nunu Agara where she averaged 6.1 point and 6.1 rebounds per game in ten minutes of play. Kate said that she is focused on getting in shape and learning the collegiate game.
HARPER PETERSON is a 6’3” post who played for Whitney High school in Rocklin, CA. She helped lead her team to two conference titles while averaging 14 points and 9 rebounds. She grew up playing against her father who was a 6’9” center for Gonzaga University.
MARY ASHLEY STEVENSON is a sophomore transfer from Purdue University who was Big Ten Freshman of the Year. She’s a confidence young lady who scored 53 points in a game as a high school player.
TESS HEAL is a 5’10” junior from Melbourne, Australia who played collegiate ball at the U of Santa Clara the past two years. She posted great stats at Santa Clara earning the WCC Player of the Year for the past two years. She seems to be in an adjustment period with her new team.
I’m excited to watch the whole team develop!