Conceptually Thinking Basketball Elite (Tennessee 2026)

Natalya Hodge (@worldwidenatalya) | 5’7” PG | Bearden High School @BHSLadyBulldogs @KentuckyPremier 

Elite National Profile
•National Rankings:
•@ESPN_WomenHoop #58 (91 Scout Grade)
•@WorldExposureWB #52
•State/Area Rankings: Class 4A Miss Basketball Finalist
•Program Status: Bearden High School (71-5 Career Record)
•Key Affiliations: Kentucky Premier (AAU)
•Recruitment: 25+ Division I Offers

Statistical Excellence

Current Season Highlights (2024-25)
•Recent Performance: 38 points, 10 steals vs. Alcoa
•Recognition: National Girls Athlete of the Week (98.59% votes)
•Honors: She Got Game Classic MVP
•Leadership: Junior Team Captain
•Team Success: 6-0 Start

Sophomore Season (2023-24)
•Points: 22.7 PPG
•Rebounds: 4.9 RPG
•Steals: 4.9 SPG
•Assists: 3.3 APG
•Shooting: 32.8% 3PT, 71.7% FT
•Honors: 5Star Preps Underclassman of the Year, All-State
•Team Record: 30-4

Freshman Season (2022-23)
•Points: 15.0 PPG
•Rebounds: 3.6 RPG
•Assists: 3.7 APG
•Steals: 3.5 SPG
•Impact: Started Every Game
•Team Success: 35-1 Record, 57-Game Win Streak
•Career: Fastest 1,000 Points in Program History

Physical Excellence

Elite Tools
1.Size Advantages
•Dynamic 5’7” Frame
•Elite Quickness
•Guard Athleticism
•Modern Point Build
2.Athletic Package
•Elite Speed
•Explosive First Step
•Defensive Agility
•Complete Athletic Profile

Complete Game Breakdown

Skill Arsenal
1.Offensive Package
•Three-Level Scoring
•Elite Ball-Handling
•Advanced Playmaking
•Exceptional Rim Finishing
•Developing Three-Point Shot
2.Defensive Impact
•Elite On-Ball Pressure
•Nearly 5 Steals Per Game
•High Defensive IQ
•Complete Two-Way Force

Program Impact

Team Excellence
1.Current Success
•71-5 Career Record
•Program Record Holder
•System Integration
•“Ultimate Competitor”
2.Development Path
•Elite Work Ethic
•“Obsessed with Improvement”
•Leadership Growth
•Professional Ceiling

Power 4 Projection

Elite Ready
1.Program Preparation
•High-Level Production
•Advanced Guard Skills
•Championship Development
•Complete Guard Profile
2.Future Impact
•Major Conference Interest:
•ACC: Clemson, Florida State
•SEC: Ole Miss, Mississippi State
•Big East: Providence, St. John’s

Future Projection

Immediate Impact
•Power 4 Ready Skillset
•Elite Scoring Potential
•Leadership Impact
•Complete Guard Package

Development Ceiling
•Clear WNBA Aspirations
•Complete Game Evolution
•Modern Guard Impact
•Elite Professional Projection

Conclusion

Elite Status Impact
•Elite Production Numbers
•Program Record Holder
•Team Success Impact (71-5)
•Professional Development Trajectory

Complete Excellence
The markers of elite status:
•Elite Scoring Production
•Advanced Defensive Impact
•Natural Leadership Ability
•Elite Work Ethic
•Modern Guard Skills

Power 4 Ready
•Multiple Power 5 Offers
•Elite Production Level
•Championship Experience

Professional Projection
•Clear Professional Goals
•Significant Growth Trajectory
•Professional Level Tools
•Complete Guard Prospect

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