Sydney Thompson (2025) St Mary’s Ryken
Build solid and strong, and it fits her tough hard-nosed style of play. She’s a very good shooter and will make you pay if you leave her alone. Also uses her strength to seal defenders off and get to the rack.
Build solid and strong, and it fits her tough hard-nosed style of play. She’s a very good shooter and will make you pay if you leave her alone. Also uses her strength to seal defenders off and get to the rack.
Long athletic guard that shows nice ability to get into the defense and pull up. As she gets stronger she’s gonna be a problem with her length. Nice ball handler as well that can be relied on to be a relief for guards against pressure.
Was very effective off the dribble. She hits the rim with an intensity that few defenders want to get in front of. That lands her at the foul line and in the scoring column quite a bit.
She’s a big time defensive presence! She blocks so many shots, and doesn’t allow passes around her in the perimeter. Also a very reliable scorer who has great hands and touch.
Nice big wing that can really knock it down! She keeps defenders guessing with her ability to shoot it, but also her willingness to put the dribble down and use her side to finish strong. Active defenders that rebounds and gets deflections at a high pace.
The ceiling is high for this young lady. She plays like a senior, but is a freshman! Always calm, always under control, and always poised. She has the strength to match the physicality of older defenders and the ball handling to duel with the best of them.
Jaylah is very savvy with the ball. She has tight handles and is smooth on the move. One of her assets is her ability to make plays in transition. Excellent career ahead as she continues to mature.
Extremely long and aggressive defensively. Her height alone, but also her instincts, make her a legit defensive force! She runs really well and also has some ball skills handling the ball on the perimeter.
A for sure superstar and the eyes on her proves that. Whether it’s the baseline of coaches or all 10 eyes of the defenders. She’s explosive and creative to the basket, she can play and defend multiple positions, and never forced anything. Her athleticism helps get her to the line quite a bit and she is very team oriented.
Very reliable in many areas. Can really make teams pay for not guarding her in the three point line, and she’s particularly efficient relocating after screening when all the attention is on Carter. Solid rebounder who isn’t afraid of contact.