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Here are some of the 2024-25 seasons top performances & averages from Ohio frosh. All of these players were Ohio Watchlist pre-season ranked heading into their freshman campaigns. Evaluations began in 2nd grade! 

   

    
   

Game High Performances

Emma Christerson 5-8 Guard Sycamore (#1 Watchlist SG)

Varsity Game High 36 Points- Breaking a school record with 10 3's in one game Emma is dropping 18ppg game on the varsity level! 

Caylin Cox: 5-7 Guard Johnstown HS (2028 #6 Watchlist Wing)

Varsity High Game 34 Points

Caylin has the highest scoring game of any freshman this year in Ohio. Known for her defensive athletcism, Caylin has worked over the last few years being a stronger ball handler. She had several double figure scoring outtings, as well as displaying high level defense on the other side of the ball. Steals and passing lanes is what she does. 

Lacie Allison 5-7 SG New Baltimore HS (2028 #2 Watchlist Wing)

Game High 34 Points

Abbie Mader 5-11 Wing Tippecanoe HS (2028 #2 Watchlist Stretch Forward)

Varsity High Game 30, 26, 21 Points Averaging 19.7 through 7 games. 

Abbie has been arguably the most impressive player in the state of Ohio. Great size, length, stregth, shooting, rebounding and understanding of the game The verdict is still out, but could  very well blossom into the classes best forward!

Dakahri Blankumsee 5-10 Guard Winton Woods(#1 Watchlist Stretch Forward)

Game High- 28pts 11/13fg 5/6 3fg (Averaging 13pts 8rpg/ Winton Woods 8-0)

Davinee Harris 5-8 Guard (#3 Watchlist)

Varsity High Game 26 Points X2 (8 Rebounds 4 Steals)

Riley Blankenship 5-9 PG Dublin Coffman (#1 Watchlist PG)

Varsity High Game 25 Points

Ava Simpson 6-0 WG (#6 Watchlist Breakdown Players)

Varsity High- 25 Points

Pinky Burnet 5-7 Combo Guard Bishop Hartley (2028 #2 Watchlist Breakdown Player)

Varsity High Games 24, 31 & 20 points with high games of 6 steals & 8 rebounds.

Jolie Gudorf 5-9  Brookville HS (#3 Watchlist Breakdown Player)

Varsity High Game 25 Points

Lilly Bushey 6-0 Northwestern HS (Watchlist Sleeper Watch)

High Game 21 points 11 rebounds 

Ava Layne 5-7 Fairland HS (#3 Watchlist Wing)

Varsity High Game 20 points

Erin Thomas 6-1 Guard  Princeton (#1 Watchlist Wing Guard)

Varsity High Game 19 pts, Avg. 10 ppg & 5 rbs, 2 bpg, 2 spg, 2 apg

Brylee Bostelman 5-6 PG Kenton HS (#2 Watchlist SG)

Game High 18, 12 & 11 Points 4 assists

Ryleigh Thrapp 6-8 Wing/Guard Olentangy Braves (#3 Watchlist Shooting Guard)_

Varsity Game Highs: 16 & 15 Points

Liv Loftis 5-3 PG Olentangy Orange (#7 Watchlist PG)

Varsity High Games- 16 points v. Liberty, 15 v. Darby

Leah Russel 5-3 PG Delaware Hayes (#4 Watchlist PG)

Varsity Game High 15 Points 4 Assist (15pts 3X)

Kelsey Grubbs- Olentangy Berlin(#7 Watchlist Forward)

Varsity High Game 15 points

Grace Schoenberger 5-8 SG Roosevelt (#11 Watchlist SG) 

High Game 14 Points 7 assists Varsity

Izzie Arcuri- 5-7 Wing Alter HS  (#6 Watchlist SG)

Varsity Game High's 13 Points & 8 Rebounds/  10 points, 3 assists, 4 reb. 

Special Varsity Mention

Londyn Brewer 5-6 PG Westerville South (#10 Watchlist PG)

High Game- 11 Points Varsity

Glory Blevins 5-8 Wing North Union (#7 Watchlist Stretch Forward)

Varsity Game High 10 Points

Savanah Romer 5-4 PG Oakwood HS (#8 Watchlist Point Guard)

Varsity Game High 8 Points

Libby Bunsold-  Bellbrook HS (#6 Watchlist Shooting Guard)

Maeley Bragg- 5-7 Wing Toledo Central Catholic (Sleeper Watch)

Varsity Game High 6 points

Junior Varsity Top Performances

KK Willis-  6-2 (C) Olentangy Orange (#2 Watchlist Center)

JV Game High 15 points 4-4 3pt 10 rebounds

Other Varsity Frosh: Researching Stats

Disclaimer

These rankings are based on how I have seen players used in various situations, this does not move to say some forwards or Center can not play multiple positions very well. My intent was to create various metrics or categorizations to highlight what aspects players do extremely well, rather than the one size or type of player fits all categories. There are 16 NCAA Division 1 Universities in Ohio alone, and 10 Division 2 NCAA Universities that will be offring full rides to someone. Coaches like all different types of players, builds, Iq's, speeds, stregth and style. This is what makes sports, sports. Coaches value certain types of player gifts and skills sets within their given style of basketball. If there is a playing style you like, Ohio is deep with talented players at all posotions, we can just hoop in Ohio!  ​

   

 

   

 

2029 Players I have watched over the years. Deserving players not mentioned please take the time to nominate a player 2028 (9th & Below). 

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