I watched Rockets 14s play periodically throughout the season. There were times when Statler was standing out through six rotations. She’s fundamentally sound with a lot of room remaining for skills growth. At USAV Nationals, I saw Statler operating as a three-rotation outside. Swinging from the pin is the most advanced part of her game at this point. Statler achieves nice lift on the vertical leap and generates predigious power for her age. Long arms aid in that endeavor and in throwing up an effective block. There are opportunities available at Mid-Prairie after graduation losses, and Statler has the potential to help out early.

Let’s bring out another Iowa Rockets gem. Like many of the players on this feature, Statler has ample experience as an outside hitter and a middle blocker. She primarily patrolled the middle during Saturday’s event and was an outstanding first-tempo attacker in front of the setter. Statler already has the physical gifts to dominate in the frontcourt, but she’s developing sound fundamentals in the Iowa Rockets gym, too.