Class: 2012

Stafford  High School High S

Stafford, Virginia

College Recruitment: Undecided

ESPNU Women's Basketball Recruiting (Source) - Forward Merritt Hempe of Stafford High School (Va.) stands 6-3 with her shoes on and has the skills to get the job done on the block, in the high post or in a four-out set. She can put the ball on the floor and create her own looks or utilize her good stroke with solid range. Her mobility stands out on cuts in the half court or in transition, ultimately forcing difficult matchups for opposing defenses. She's active and aggressive on the boards and will become an even greater rebounding force with added strength. Speed may be a slight question mark, but with her size and length she can more than compensate against quicker pairings defensively.