Ten girls basetball players to watch

Amber DavisForward

Center Moriches, Sr., 5-9

Averaged 17.6 points and eight rebounds in leading Center Moriches to the Suffolk Class B championship last season. Can score inside and hit the three-pointer. Davis has 1,148 career points.

Micki

Impellizeri ForwardSt. Anthony's, Sr., 6-3

Expect her to be more aggressive on offense. She averaged six points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 steals, 3.2 assists, and 2.1 blocks last season. She will play at Bucknell.

Symone KellyForwardSt. Anthony's, Jr., 6-2

Kelly flashed her talent last season, but was slowed by a back injury suffered in a car accident. Averaged eight points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.1 steals, 0.8 assists, and 0.7 blocks.

Alexandra LeftridgeForwardWhitman, Sr., 5-10

In a competitive Suffolk Class AA, Leftridge is a difference maker as a tough matchup for opponents. She can hit the midrange jumper, score inside, and is a good passer. She averaged 16 points and eight rebounds last season.

Stephanie LeonCenterNorthport, Sr., 6-4

Leon focused more on defense last season and spent the offseason working on her offensive game. She averaged 14 points and 11 rebounds last season. She runs the floor well and is adept at blocking shots. She will attend Delaware.

Katie PoppeGuardHoly Trinity,

Jr., 5-9

Poppe is a step quicker and got stronger. She drives to the basket well and can shoot. She averaged 14.5 points despite missing one month with a concussion last season.

Allysia RohlehrGuardSt. John the Baptist, Sr., 5-10

Rohlehr transferred from St. Michael's Academy, which closed and most of the team went to Nazareth. Rohlehr is an excellent shooter and will attend Albany.

Alexis SmithGuardSt. John the Baptist, Sr., 5-10

Smith averaged 12 points, 6 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 3.9 steals last year. Smith gets to the basket with ease, draws fouls, and can hit the outside shot. She's a tenacious defender and will attend the University of Illinois.

Kamala ThompsonForwardSt. John the Baptist, Sr., 5-10

Tough to guard because she can score inside and from the outside. She scored a season-high 24 points against Kellenberg in the NSCHSAA final. She averaged 10 points, 10.7 rebounds and will attend Dartmouth.

Anastasia WilliamsForwardSt. John the Baptist, Jr., 6-feet

Williams plays much bigger than her size, as her prowess on the boards shows. She's athletic and runs the floor well to go with an improved midrange jumper.