2024 F Averi Aaron Pushing to Make Her Mark - Page 4 of 4

Where Does Aaron’s Game Go From Here?

Pointing towards Aaron’s short career and exposure to the sport at a competitive level, there is significant room for growth still to consider. Her development has been solid to this juncture and her production for both her high school and shoe-circuit teams reflect that notion. Her rebounding rate and efficiency scoring the ball inside are major pluses and the comfort level she is exuding on the floor is growing by the game.

Yet there are instances in her film that suggest more is definitely coming in the way of her skillset. As she continues to develop, her offensive game is likely to see increased midrange scoring opportunities and self-creation with comfort putting the ball on the floor more than she does now. Aaron has attempted a small percentage of her shots from the perimeter and this area too will be a growing aspect to her arsenal with continued work. In fact, showing improvement in her shooting tendencies away from the basketball will produce a mutual increase in opportunities to score off the dribble.

Additionally becoming a perimeter threat will positively impact Aaron’s playmaking abilities, as well as complimenting her court vision and passing skills. Similar improvements can be projected on the defensive side of the ball where her range has already proven to be an asset. As her grasp of concepts, under different coaching staffs and incorporated priorities, Aaron features the tools to offer wide-ranging help to a number of areas on the court and increased likelihood to disrupt plays. These developments will take time, but the expedience Aaron has already shown to have put her current skillset together provides strong evidence that her development is quickly occurring.

Aaron finds open space in transition and seamlessly squares up to the basket. Without hesitation she releases the elbow jumper, over a closing defender, and nails the shot. This is currently a comfortable range and should play an expanding role in her on-court contributions.

After a long rebound, Aaron moves over to her teammate as a relief-valve. Upon receiving the pass she notices she is all alone on the perimeter and in-rhythm steps into a 3-pointer. While the shot doesn’t fall, the lack of hesitation, sustainment of her shooting form and confidence to take the shot suggests this area of her game is growing and will play a bigger role in her overall skillset sooner rather than later.

Aaron does a good job tracking the play and maintaining her boxout on her man. This attention to detail nets her the rebound and she recognizes the opportunity to start the break with her immediate outlets covered by the defense. After a couple of dribbles, she recognizes an opening to facilitate the ball up the floor. Aaron has shown comfort putting the ball on the floor already in the half-court, but doing so in full-court situations is likely to become more common whether it leads to scoring chances or opportunities to pass teammates open.

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