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Caitlin Clark-Scouting report

She had something special.She marveled at the incoming freshman’s abilities during Dowling Catholic’s summer camp in 2016, when newcomers got their first chance to practice as a Maroon.

Clark blossomed into a national recruit. By her sophomore year, she was already regarded as a five-star, top-10 prospect. Iowa, Iowa State and Drake were all over her. Texas was quick to jump in. National powers such as Notre Dame, Louisville and Oregon State started calling.

Now, as Dowling prepares for next week’s Class 5A state tournament, ESPNW deems Clark the No. 4 recruit in the country’s 2020 class. Blue Star ranks her No. 3.

The 5-foot-11 point guard is averaging a state-best 32.2 points per game. With at least one game next week at Wells Fargo Arena and her senior season left, she could break Iowa’s all-time large school scoring record of 2,494 points, which was set in 2000.

A prospect like that can take her time with her college decision. Clark is doing just that.

Clark does have a main group of schools on her radar: There’s the in-state trio of Iowa, Iowa State and Drake, plus Texas, Oregon, Oregon State, Notre Dame, Duke, Florida and Creighton. Missouri has also been in to see her this year.

In addition to many visits to the in-state schools, Clark and her father, Brent, took unofficial visits to Oregon, Oregon State and Texas in the fall, and she has taken unofficials to Notre Dame the past two summers.

Juniors can start taking official visits on the Thursday following the NCAA women’s basketball championship game. Clark doesn’t know how many, if any, officials she’ll want to take.

She does, however, know she wants to play out this spring and summer with All Iowa Attack and then make her college decision before her senior year. Or, before her senior basketball season, at the latest.

Among the top factors in her decision? Style of play and coaching, family culture and, maybe most importantly, the opportunity to make an impact right away.

Iowa, Iowa State and Drake are pulling out all the stops to land the in-state mega-recruit.

Clark’s recruitment started in the summer before seventh grade. That’s when Brent first remembers coaches actually paid attention to his daughter as she played up two age levels with All Iowa Attack.

That fall, Clark received her first letter of interest. It was from Missouri State.

Things moved quickly. The summer after seventh grade, Clark played with high school freshmen on All Iowa Attack’s 15-and-under team. The following summer, she played up with the 16-and-under and 17-and-under rosters.

Yes, a kid who’d never played a high school game teamed up with soon-to-be-Division-I players such as Ashley Joens, Grace Berg, Hannah Fuller and Mary Crompton.

Caitlin is a consumate playmaker executes in half-court game with precision.Unselfish decision-maker passes with purpose.Offensive firepower manufactures shots in mid-range game to the arc.A leader, teammate and a power-5 prospect.

USA Basketball Notes

Gold Medal: 2017 FIBA Americas U16 Championship.

Named to the 2019 USA U19 World Cup Team on May 19, 2019.

One of 45 finalists named for the 2018 U17 World Cup Team.

Helped the 2017 USA U16 National Team capture the FIBA Americas U16 Championship gold medal with a perfect 5-0 record in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which qualified the U.S. for the 2018 FIBA U17 World Cup.

High School Honors

Gatorade State Player of the Year (2019).

Naismith High School All-America honorable mention (2019).

USA Today All-USA third team, All-USA Iowa first team (2018, 2019) and All-Iowa honorable mention (2017).

Des Moines Register All-Iowa Elite Team and All-Iowa Class 5A first team (2019).

MaxPreps All-America third team (2019) and honorable mention (2018).

Des Moines Register All-Class 1A honorable mention (2017).

Des Moines Register All-Class 3A first team in soccer (2018).

Naismith High School All-America honorable mention (2018).

Des Moines Register All-Iowa Girls Elite (2018, 2019).

Iowa Print Sports Writers Association Class 5A All-State first team (2018).

Central Iowa Metropolitan League (CIML) Player of Year (2018) and All-CIML first team (2017, 2018).

Iowa Basketball Coaches Association Class 5A All-Western District (2017, 2018) and IBCA All-State Class 5A second team (2017).

Iowa Newspaper Association All-Class 5A third team (2017).

2017 and 2018 Academic All-CIML.

High School Notes

Has played three varsity seasons at Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines, Iowa.

As a junior in 2018-19, averaged 32.6 ppg., 6.8 rpg., 3.6 apg. and 2.3 spg. in leading her team to a 17-8 record and the Iowa Class 5A semifinals.

Started 46 of 47 games played in the first two years of her prep career and compiled 991 points, 230 rebounds, 205 assists and 108 steals.

As a sophomore in 2017-18, started all 24 games and averaged 27.1 ppg., 6.5 rpg., 4.0 apg. and 2.3 spg., while aiding her team to a 20-4 record and the state quarterfinals.

As a freshman in 2016-17, started in all 24 games played and averaged 15.3 ppg. and 4.7 apg. to help her team to a 19-5 record and the state quarterfinals.

Plays in the summer for All Iowa Attack in the Nike EYBL.

Also plays soccer in high school and with a club team.

Personal Notes

Born in Des Moines, Iowa, and now resides in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Daughter of Anne Nizzi-Clark and Brent Clark; has two brothers, Blake, who plays football for Iowa State, and Colin.

Father played basketball and baseball at Simpson College; uncle, Tom Faber, played basketball at Drake and Utica; cousin, Audrey Faber, played basketball at Creighton; and uncle, Mike Nizzi, played football at Nebraska Omaha.

Is a member of her school’s Presidential Honor Roll and academic honor roll.

Is an all-state soccer player, boasts a 3.83 GPA, taking classes such as advanced chemistry and advanced geometry, as well as yoga.

Twitter: @caitlinclark22.

Has volunteered locally on behalf of a food pantry, an animal shelter, the Special Olympics and a children’s hospital.

First played basketball when she was 5.

Enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending concerts and baking.

Favorite class: chemistry.

Has golden retriever named Bella.

International travels: Argentina with USA Basketball and Dominican Republic for spring break 2018.

Jasmine Singleton-Scouting report

Singleton is Heart of the Millennium Tigers and comes into her junior year with a huge chip on her shoulder to show folks that she is the most complete point guard in the state. She is fast, strong and loves to play defense. Her defensive prowess is not the norm, most players of this generation don’t value playing the type of one on one defense that Singleton lives for. Her ability to want to take away the opposing teams point guard hasn’t gone unnoticed as D1 schools such as UNLV and Cal-State Bakersfield have taken notice. Her leadership and fire and ability turn those defensive turnovers into her teams best offense shows just how valuable her game is to the Millennium Tigers and there quest to win the 5A girls title.

Ali Zelaya-Scouting report

There is no place like home in Arizona for Alexandra Zelaya.

But taking her talents out of state may be the best thing for her young basketball career.

After helping win Goodyear Millennium's first 5A girls basketball state title in February, and being named to the azcentral sports' All-Arizona girls basketball team, the 6-4 junior forward is one of the nation's top college basketball recruits. 

Zelaya, who led Millennium in scoring and rebounding with 19.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per game during the state playoffs, gets a lot of mail and frequent visits from Division I college scouts across the map.

Zelaya will be visiting schools throughout her busy schedule this summer. She has received numerous Division I basketball scholarship offers including Arizona, Colorado State, Denver, Florida, Gonzaga, Loyola Marymount, Michigan, Princeton and Washington State.

Zelaya's versatility makes college scouts swoon. She plays a physical style with finesse and has a mid-range soft shooting touch. Towering height and the wingspan of an albatross make her indefensible to opponents. Plus, her agile footwork and ambidexterity on hook shots and ball-handling skills can lead fast breaks and penetrate from the perimeter. 

A player of her caliber has the chance to have a major impact outside of the Valley. She has her eye on NCAA Tournament contenders.

But will Zelaya stay home in Arizona to make her mark in college basketball? She has a few options in Arizona State, UA and Northern Arizona. 

Zelaya said she will going on official visits in July and will verbally commit to a school thereafter. She would be eligible to sign in Nov. 13-20 during the early period. 

Heavenly Greer-Scouting report

Heavenly is an athletic interior prospect with nimble footwork, superior size, creates mismatches, drives, attacks, draws contact, developing face up game, intensity over game duration are keys to next level impact.

Size, strength, athletic ability are a few of the adjectives to describe Heavenly Greer. She is 6’3 has a body frame that is D1 ready NOW!. The upside for her is tremendous her game once defined should translate to the next level with no real problems. Her size and ability is a matchup nightmare for opposing teams, Greer when she wants to can dominate and takeover everything on the court. She has received an offer from Big 10 power Purdue along with a host of other schools showing major interest. Greer has recently transferred from Horizon HS to Shadow Mountain where she will be paired with Diamond Woorley. 

Greer comes in at #1 and she has some notable attention. Greer is listed as the 60th overall player in the 2020 Class by ESPN with a scout grade of 90 and she was invited to the Team USA Trials in Colorado. From watching her play, you can tell that Greer has a lot of potential to become even better than she already is. This season, she averaged 10 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. Greer also helped lead her team to a 4A State Championship.

Monique Stevens-Scouting report

Monique Stevens played basketball a few years ago at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO. From the initial off-season workouts it was evident that Monique was going to be a tireless worker and a fantastic leader. Monique took over the reins as the vocal floor leader starting as point guard. Monique displayed an innate ability to score when team needed or defer to teammates when they needed everyone involved. She was a fantastic defender and for her size she was as tough as they come. She was always willing to sacrifice her body to make the game changing play. What sets Monique apart is her high basketball IQ and ability to communicate with her teammates and coaches. She is a direct reflection on the court. She has all the qualities to be a successful point guard.

Awards:

- All-Conference 3rd team, 2014

- All-Conference honorable mention, 2013

- Led the MIAA conference in APG, 2013 

- All-American 2nd team member, 2012

- All-National Tournament team, 2012

- All-Region 1st team, 2011 & 2012

- All-Conference 1st team, 2011 & 2012

- All-District F Player of the Year, 2012

- All-Region IX Player of the Year, 2012

Janay Borum-Scouting report

Ranked #1 in the USA for total assist and assist per game (NAIA) 2014/15, Janay Borum has proven that with her amazing court vision and ability to set her team up for success, she is unquestionably one of the top Point Guards in the country. Not only is she a great Point Guard that can see the floor and is very crafty, she has remarkable speed that is very hard to defend. Janay finished her senior season with a total of 212 assist and 79 steals, leading her team to the NAIA National Championship. She has the heart of a lion and is a phenomenal defender. Janay has proven to have all the leadership qualities you would want in your Floor General.

Brandie Robertson-Scouting report

Her name is Brandie Robertson and she is from Palm Beach County Florida. She's a PG who doesn't have a problem switching positions and can handle the ball well with both hands along with the amazing court vision she have. Not only can she handle the ball and have amazing court vision but she don't have a problem giving it up and setting her team mates up to score. She also score when needed and know how to take charge during the game and communicate with her coaches and team mates very well.She have a great passion for the game and just want to continue playing on next level and doing what she love best.

Matea Atanasovska-Scouting report