What we Learned: Grand Finale/NorCal Select

DeCosta is a walking mismatch: With her combination of size and athleticism, incoming senior Aquira DeCosta doesn’t need a defined position. She can operate on the perimeter or bully people inside, especially on the boards. Her passing continues to improve too.

McClatchy boasts versatile size: The Lions were the NorCal Division I champions in 2017 and will return two small forwards that continue to improve in Kamryn Hall and Nia Lowery. Both played in the NorCal Select game as incoming juniors.

Jackson has turned a corner: 2019 Salesian post Angel Jackson is making a strong argument for 5-star status. She has improved her agility, is more comfortable as a post scorer and still is an impact rebounder/shot blocker.

Potter is a powerful forward: Incoming senior Raziya Potter played to her strengths of short drives and using her strength to finish at the rim en route to a team high 20 points. She is a matchup program who is on the radar of low to mid-majors.

Shoot your way to notoriety: No player improved her stock more than 2019 Dublin guard Mel Finau. She was the top shooter in the NorCal Select game, showed some nice handles and competed on defense.

East Bay is home to talented small guards: A number of guards from the East Bay have shown well this summer, including Mt. Eden’s Destiny Jackson. She was the top player in the final PassThaBall game to follow up a good July.

Don’t count out Vanden: Granted, the Division II state champions graduated Julia Blackshell-Fair, but will be solid again next year with a returning backcourt of Deirdre Huff and Myli Martinez.

Recruiting Notes