Leighah-Amori Wool
F, Evanston, Sr.
College: Western Michigan
Star quality: For a high school standout, Wool wasn’t a typical high-volume shooter. The 6-footer could dominate a game with her inside play by attacking the boards, and she also could dish the ball on the break as a point forward for the Wildkits. Her size, strength and dribbling ability, along with a solid mid-range jumper, presented a matchup nightmare for opponents. She averaged 15 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.1 steals per game for a balanced Evanston squad. Wool finished her career with 20 points and seven rebounds in a 50-31 loss to Maine West in a Class 4A sectional final.
Wool, a four-year starter, will go down as one of the best all-around players in program history, leading the Wildkits to a Chicago Tribune top-10 ranking for most of the season. She tallied seven points and 11 rebounds in a memorable win at Young on Jan. 21.
Fun fact: When Wool gets nervous, she often does sign language.
Favorite basketball players: Maya Moore, Kyrie Irving
Bob Narang is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.
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