Sameera Kola-Lawal Sameera Kola-Lawal 6'0" | MB Wayzata | 2028 MN is beginning to turn her physical tools into real production at the net. Her first tempo connection is improving, and when she’s on time, she’s finishing high and clean. At the net, she’s becoming more active—reading, closing, and starting to press across the tape with purpose. There’s a noticeable shift in how she’s impacting rallies, and as her timing continues to tighten up, she’s trending toward being a true presence in the middle. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Kola-Lawal is fast on the court. Her fast pace of play allows her to help in all situations. She knows where to go and what to do to help her team be successful. Offensively, Kola-Lawal is quick to transition of the net and be in a position to run a route. She diversifies her routes and way of attacking to make it harder for her opponents to defend. When approaching she quickly finds the ball, sees the blockers, and works around them. Defensively, Kola-Lawal moves swiftly across the net to set up in front of the opponents hitter to make a stop. Getting up early helps channel the opponents to get the ball to her teammates.

Sameera is an up and coming middle with a ton of potential. I watched her during bracket play on Sunday and she made some huge plays for her Crossfire team. She is quick, transitions off the net, and puts herself in position to be an offensive threat. Her net play was also good. She closed the block well, was able to stop many balls from crossing the net, and made several attackers adjust their shots in hopes of going around her.