[Dookie]

Russell would be my no 2 pick in the region. Darnell and Mitchell are as good a 1-2 punch as any team in the region. Throw in a 3 point specialist in Michael- size in the paint with Sanders and Hill and add Ross-Collins to that mix and they have as good a starting 5 as any one in the region. Ross-Collins I feel is the best freshman in the region and is a Darnell clone that by seasons end will make a definite impact on this team. Russell likes to keep the score low and play possession by possession. They have the team to play a faster pace with Darnell/Mitchell/Ross-Collins but I don't look for them to change much. Their size will help them but can also hurt them when defending a Boyd or West Carter that can spread the floor and shoot. I feel they can change and play a few styles but will morph into a typical hard nosed feisty Russell team. Anxious to see them play and how they develop. Good luck Lady Devils!