Top 150 Update Highlights Big East Foes

The All Star Girls Report national Top 150 for the Class of 2014 has been updated, and a pair of Big East rivals appeared to be positioned well for the 2014-15 season.

“I think you will see both DePaul and Villanova at the top of the Big East standings next year,” predicted ASGR analyst Bret McCormick. “Doug Bruno and Harry Perretta are both very good coaches, and I think their style of play fits the new rules. They both recruit good shooters who are fundamentally sound, and kids that really understand the game. With more teams playing zone under the rule changes, I think that puts DePaul and Villanova ahead of the curve.”

DePaul will have the No. 49 recruiting class in the country, with power forward Marte Gray (No. 109) leading the list.

“DePaul will return all but one of the main contributors next year, and they should be ready to challenge for the Big East championship,” McCormick said. “In addition to their returnees, they are adding two very good shooters in Meghan Waldron (No. 175) and Ashton Millender (No. 199).”

Perretta signed just one player for 2014, but Alexandra Louin is a good one. The 6-0 shooting guard is rated as the No. 113 prospect in the country by ASGR.

“Villanova also has a great returning roster for next year. When you add in Alex Louin, they should be near the top of the Big East. Lunin is a perfect fit for Villanova’s system,” McCormick said.

Now in its 18th year, the All Star Girls Report is the leader in women’s basketball scouting. ASGR’s rankings are compiled by veteran analyst Bret McCormick, who rated over 1,800 athletes in the class. ASGR members can log in and view the complete updated rankings at www.ASGR.info.

Here is a quick look at the ASGR Super Six for 2014 along with a quick comment from McCormick:

1- A’ja Wilson (Uncommitted): “She is a long, athletic lefty who could play all five positions. She has those types of skills. A’ja is just special. They have some top schools, but they are going to keep looking and talking to schools. ”

2- Gabby Williams (UConn): “Gabby is another very versatile player. She has tremendous athletic ability, and she can do it all on the court. It only takes you a couple of minutes to recognize Gabby’s talent level. She is recovering from an ACL injury so she didn’t play over the summer, but hopefully she will be back at full speed.”

3- Kelsey Mitchell (Ohio State): “Kelsey is a quick, strong, left-handed guard. She is a great passer, but it is her scoring that makes her special. She can hit the long three or the pull-up jumper, and she can attack the rim. She also loves to have the ball at the end of a tight game.”

4- Brianna Turner (Notre Dame): “She is athletic and long, and she could probably play the three, four or five. She can compete in the paint, she can hit the three, and she can take the ball coast-to-coast. She will make an immediate impact in South Bend.”

5- Gabby Green (California): “Gabby is another great athlete with a long, strong body. She has a great basketball IQ, and she can act like a point forward. She is also a great defender. She just has an all-around game.”

6- Sadie Edwards (UConn): “Sadie is an athletic combo guard who is just great off the bounce. She can handle the ball and attack the rim, or she can use her pull-up jumper. She has worked hard to refine her skills, and she has become a complete player.”