Kianna RayAUSTIN, Texas – The State of Texas is well known for housing some of the country’s top prep basketball players. We were on hand as Westlake High hosted Bowie High on Friday night. Here’s a look at three class of 2016 prospects who headlined this crosstown rivalry:
Kianna Ray (Austin, Texas), Bowie HS
Ray showed a mix of scoring and passing from the forward position in this one. The TCU signee showed the type of versatility needed to be effective next year for coach Raegan Pebley on the perimeter or short corner against a zone. A left-hand dominant four-star prospect, Ray is currently ranked No. 41 overall in the country. She’ll continue to get better at finishing through contact as she increases her strength.
Bailey Holle (Austin, Texas), Westlake HS
Holle, who signed with Texas State back in November, is a solid option for coach Katie Hensle’s Westlake team. We project her as spot shooting option at the collegiate level. Though she struggled from long range in this game, the talent is there for Holle to be a contributor on the perimeter sooner than later in college.
Brooke Holle (Austin, Texas), Westlake HS
Holle is a dynamic option on both ends of the floor. She’ll join her sister, Bailey, at Texas State next season. For now, Brooke impacts games with her bounce off of the floor at the top of the zone converting multiple steals and turnovers into transition finishes. She’s a guard capable of making plays off the bounce as well.
Brandon Clay serves as the WNBA Director of Scouting for ProspectsNation.com and owns The JumpOffPlus.com International Report, which is picked up by more than 150 colleges and universities nationwide. He serves as the Executive Camp Director for the Elite Basketball Academy Camps. He serves on the Naismith Trophy Men’s / Women’s College Player of the Year Academy and is chairman of the HS Boys / Girls Board of Selectors and is on the McDonald’s All-American Selection Committee. He also is the publisher of PSBPopCulture.com.
