Published: 2/03/2008
Author: Bob_Richards
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Coaches watch BentleyPurdue coaches Versyp, Morgan and Benner were all in attendance to watch Ben Davis play Carmel last weekend. It is becoming clear that Bentley is the priority at point guard the staff has in the class of 2009. Bentley is said to want to visit more programs than just Purdue -- her only visit so far -- before making a decision. Other programs being mentioned include Duke and LSU.
Bentley finished the 57-43 win over Carmel with 10 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
Above average(s)
Junior Brianna Jones of Toledo Central Catholic (OH) is leading her 15-3 team with 13.8 points and 9.0 rebounds per game.
Junior Alex Bentley of Indianapolis Ben Davis is averaging 15.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists for the 21-1 Giants.
Sophomore point guard Courtney Moses is averaging 14.7 points per game, shooting .615 from the field (96-of-156) for 17-0 Oak Hill (IN). She also averages 14-of-27 from the perimeter (.519) and 44-of-54 from the free throw line (.815), 5.4 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game.
Big Ten Recruiting
Samantha Arnold, a 6-foot-3 junior from Lake Park (Ill.), has given an oral commitment to Michigan. Arnold, who plays AAU basketball for the Chicago Hoops Express, is considered an excellent outside shooter. As a sophomore at Lake Park, she averaged 18.6 points and 6.6 rebounds a game. She shoots 79-percent from the foul line.
READ MORE: Big Ten Recruiting: Commitments