Post by 25or624 on Jun 16, 2024 11:29:21 GMT -5
Outside hitters still available:
2. Halle Thompson
3. Ayanna Watson
4. Jayden Robinson
5. Laura Eichert
6. Audrey Flanagan
7. Bellamie Beus
8. Jordin Southall
9. Gabby DiVita [she might be the Penn State commit KSC teased yesterday
10. Joy Udoye
From Punzel's preview:
Audrey Flanagan (No. 8), 6-2 Mira Costa High School, Manhattan Beach, California; SCVC. Flanagan was a high school teammate of Wisconsin freshman setter Charlie Fuerbringer, and she possesses some of the same traits, Fitzgerald said. “She’s like an outside hitter in the form of Charlie Fuerbringer, where she has such an all-around game,” he said. “She has a great all-around foundation of skills, being able to serve receive, being able to pass and being able to score in multiple ways. She’s just so smooth.”
Michelle Bamford, Prep Dig’s California scout, raved about Flanagan’s game in her evaluation on the website:
“Audrey is truly one-of-a-kind,” Bamford wrote. “Having witnessed her play numerous times, I’ve always found something remarkable about her. Now, I’ve finally pinpointed what sets Audrey apart — she’s simply beyond her years. Her capabilities surpass expectations. … Everything about Audrey is elongated — her frame, her approach and her arm swing. Watching her effortlessly soar through the air is a sight to behold. However, it’s her speed that truly sets her apart.”
Gabby DiVita, (No. 10), 6-1, Grosse Pointe (South), Michigan; Legacy. DiVita, who also attended a camp at Wisconsin on Saturday, brings intangibles on top of a talented skill set, Fitzgerald said.
“She’s bright lights, big game,” he said. “She does a lot of things you can’t necessarily measure. Everybody has their metrics but Gabby DiVita just has that killer inside her. I think she will be a definite Big Ten prospect that a lot of people will be giving her a call on June 15. Is she skill-wise better than Audrey Flanagan or Layli Ostovar? Probably not. But you have to give her a call because she just knows how to win. She’s a baller. I think she will be somebody that will elevate the play in whatever gym she goes to.”
Ayanna Watson (No. 12), 6-4, Bishop Gorman, Las Vegas, Nevada; Nevada Aces. Sheffield made a trip to Las Vegas this week to attend one of Watson’s practices. Watson has been attracting a lot of interest as one of the fastest rising players in the class who could end up being the best of them all by the time she gets to college.
“She is a 6-4 really physical athlete,” Fitzgerald said. “It will be interesting to see as she continues to train how she translates that athleticism. Her game is definitely reliant on her power and pure physicality. As she develops some more shots and an improved backcourt game, there’s no limit for her. She’s in the top tier of attackers in the country.”
Finley Krystkowiak, (No. 13), 6-3, Torrey Pines, San Diego; Wave VBC. Krystkowiak is the daughter of former Milwaukee Bucks player and coach Larry Krystkowiak.
“This would be bold but she would be like a Sarah Franklin type,” Fitzgerald said. “She’s 6-3, built so strong where she just has a lot of power. When she continues to train at a high level she’s just going to get more consistent, being able to score out of the back row. When you’re a top five program you need an outside hitter that’s going to be a killer and want to take the ball when it matters the most, which is what Wisconsin has in Sarah Franklin.”
Haley Burgdorf (No. 40), 6-0, St. Charles (North), Illinois; Sports Performance. Burgdorf comes from the same club that produced former Badgers like Lauren Carlini and Molly Haggerty. Burgdorf has attended camps at Wisconsin, including one on Tuesday.
“She has a really polished style,” Fitzgerald said. “She’s definitely not one who is going to hit over the block. But she is so fundamentally sound. There’s not a lot of weakness to her game and she has really good on-court tangibles, connecting with her teammates and playing with a positive vibe. For a place like Wisconsin you want to get those kids on the roster. I’m a big fan of hers. She is just so smooth and she stands out just because she does everything really well.”
Layla Hoying (No. 41), 6-0, Bishop Watterson, Columbus, Ohio; Mintonette
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3. Ayanna Watson
4. Jayden Robinson
5. Laura Eichert
6. Audrey Flanagan
7. Bellamie Beus
8. Jordin Southall
9. Gabby DiVita [she might be the Penn State commit KSC teased yesterday
10. Joy Udoye
From Punzel's preview:
Audrey Flanagan (No. 8), 6-2 Mira Costa High School, Manhattan Beach, California; SCVC. Flanagan was a high school teammate of Wisconsin freshman setter Charlie Fuerbringer, and she possesses some of the same traits, Fitzgerald said. “She’s like an outside hitter in the form of Charlie Fuerbringer, where she has such an all-around game,” he said. “She has a great all-around foundation of skills, being able to serve receive, being able to pass and being able to score in multiple ways. She’s just so smooth.”
Michelle Bamford, Prep Dig’s California scout, raved about Flanagan’s game in her evaluation on the website:
“Audrey is truly one-of-a-kind,” Bamford wrote. “Having witnessed her play numerous times, I’ve always found something remarkable about her. Now, I’ve finally pinpointed what sets Audrey apart — she’s simply beyond her years. Her capabilities surpass expectations. … Everything about Audrey is elongated — her frame, her approach and her arm swing. Watching her effortlessly soar through the air is a sight to behold. However, it’s her speed that truly sets her apart.”
Gabby DiVita, (No. 10), 6-1, Grosse Pointe (South), Michigan; Legacy. DiVita, who also attended a camp at Wisconsin on Saturday, brings intangibles on top of a talented skill set, Fitzgerald said.
“She’s bright lights, big game,” he said. “She does a lot of things you can’t necessarily measure. Everybody has their metrics but Gabby DiVita just has that killer inside her. I think she will be a definite Big Ten prospect that a lot of people will be giving her a call on June 15. Is she skill-wise better than Audrey Flanagan or Layli Ostovar? Probably not. But you have to give her a call because she just knows how to win. She’s a baller. I think she will be somebody that will elevate the play in whatever gym she goes to.”
Ayanna Watson (No. 12), 6-4, Bishop Gorman, Las Vegas, Nevada; Nevada Aces. Sheffield made a trip to Las Vegas this week to attend one of Watson’s practices. Watson has been attracting a lot of interest as one of the fastest rising players in the class who could end up being the best of them all by the time she gets to college.
“She is a 6-4 really physical athlete,” Fitzgerald said. “It will be interesting to see as she continues to train how she translates that athleticism. Her game is definitely reliant on her power and pure physicality. As she develops some more shots and an improved backcourt game, there’s no limit for her. She’s in the top tier of attackers in the country.”
Finley Krystkowiak, (No. 13), 6-3, Torrey Pines, San Diego; Wave VBC. Krystkowiak is the daughter of former Milwaukee Bucks player and coach Larry Krystkowiak.
“This would be bold but she would be like a Sarah Franklin type,” Fitzgerald said. “She’s 6-3, built so strong where she just has a lot of power. When she continues to train at a high level she’s just going to get more consistent, being able to score out of the back row. When you’re a top five program you need an outside hitter that’s going to be a killer and want to take the ball when it matters the most, which is what Wisconsin has in Sarah Franklin.”
Haley Burgdorf (No. 40), 6-0, St. Charles (North), Illinois; Sports Performance. Burgdorf comes from the same club that produced former Badgers like Lauren Carlini and Molly Haggerty. Burgdorf has attended camps at Wisconsin, including one on Tuesday.
“She has a really polished style,” Fitzgerald said. “She’s definitely not one who is going to hit over the block. But she is so fundamentally sound. There’s not a lot of weakness to her game and she has really good on-court tangibles, connecting with her teammates and playing with a positive vibe. For a place like Wisconsin you want to get those kids on the roster. I’m a big fan of hers. She is just so smooth and she stands out just because she does everything really well.”
Layla Hoying (No. 41), 6-0, Bishop Watterson, Columbus, Ohio; Mintonette