Evaluation

USA U16 Trials-May 09: Breanna Stewart of North Syracuse, N.Y., not only made a loud and obvious argument to make the team, but she also made a case for consideration of the top spot in the 2012 class. She is at least the listed 6-3 and her wingspan is several inches wider than that. She blocked shots, finished in the lane and rebounded well. The biggest area for growth is typical of players her height at this age: she needs to get stronger. Despite her size, she also has a lot of redeeming qualities for the wing though it appears she'll be a forward-center on this team. She brings consistent effort to the court, which really suggests she'll reach her full potential over the next few years, while dominating the high school level.

Nike Regional Skills Academy-May 09: It's hard to imagine too many players with more promise and potential than 6-4 forward Breanna Stewart. Her long, lean build and court instincts have taken her game on a steady rise over the past year. The Cicero-North (N.Y.) standout and Philadelphia Belles forward is already doing things that players with much more experience have achieved, skillwise. There is a fluid and natural appearance to her play that allows her to be effective almost anywhere on the floor. She has a tremendous wingspan and hands that give her complete control of the ball. When she finishes in traffic, her reach becomes overtly apparent by her extension and finish at the rim. She can put it on the floor and has a decent jumper to create her looks from the perimeter. Inside, she can post with a target that keeps the ball away from virtually any defender. At this age, limited physical strength does come into play for her to a degree, but it's nothing that time and the weight room won't take care of. Her agility is impressive and she has the speed to get out with the guards. Keep watching, closely.

Boo Williams-April 09: Stewart is extremely long and athletic, has great body control for age, runs the floor and finishes, tremendous shot blocking ability.

Notes

Club Team: Syracuse Stars