CIAC players to watch in 2021

Amani Abuhatab, So., F, West Haven: As a freshman, averaged a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Named to All-SCC FirstTeam and New Haven Register AllArea team.

Jessica Berens, Sr. C, Coginchaug: The 6-foot-4 center can dominate games inside. Averaged 12 points, 11.5 rebounds and 3.5 blocks as First-Team All-Shoreline selection. Committed to play at Bryant.

Jayden Burns, Sr., G, New London: In the running for the state player of the year. GameTimeCT Second-Team All-State, CHSCA AllState, All-ECC. Averaged 14.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.0 steals per game. Committed to play at Post University.

Catie Donadio, Sr. G, Morgan: Donadio was arguably the best player in the Shoreline last season, leading Morgan to the Shoreline championship game. CHSCA All-State, First Team All-Shoreline, New Haven Register All-Area. Averaged 16 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals and 2 blocks.

Brooke Donaghey, Sr., G, Shepaug Valley: CHSCA All-State, AllBerkshire League. Averaged 7.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists. Can run the point, shoot from outside and rebound.

Kiley Drezek, Sr., G, Seymour:

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CHSCA All-State, All-NVL. Averaged 15 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals. She hit 64 3-pointers last season while shooting 73% from the free-throw line.

Azaiyah Felder, Sr., G, Conard:

GameTimeCT First-Team All-State, CHSCA All-State and All-CCC First Team. Set the school record for most points in a season and most 20-point games in a season. Only the second player in school history to average over 20 points per game. Scored her 1,000th career point in her junior season. Broke the school record with 37 points in a game, a feat she accomplished twice.

Lily Ferguson, Jr. G, Newington:

The transfer from East Catholic joins the Zocco sisters on an already solid Newington team. Averaged 16 points while being named All-CCC First Team. Committed to play at UMass.

Taylor Golembiewski, Sr. G, E.O. Smith: Moves between point and shooting guard. Averaged 12.6 points. 4 assists; 5 rebounds and 5 steals. CHSCA All-State, All-CCC First team. Committed to play for Jen Rizzotti at George Washington, Golembiewski may be the most complete player with her ability to pass, score and play defense.

Mary McElroy, Sr., G, Simsbury: A 3-year captain and 4-year starter has been named All-CCC twice. Averaged a double-double last season with 12 points and 10 rebounds to go along with 4 assists and 2.5 steals a game as well as 27 charges taken.

Angela Mercaldi, Sr. G, East Hampton: CHSCA All-State and First-Team All-Shoreline. Helped lead the Bellringers to a 19-1 regular season record and the program’s first Shoreline championship since 2008. Averaged 13 points, 4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3 steals.

Tyah Pettaway, Jr. G, Middletown: The point guard/combo guard made All-CCC during her breakout sophomore season, leading the Dragons with 16.3 points and 2.8 assists a game.

Shailyn Pinkney, Jr., G, East Hartford: Not many players start careers as well as Pinkney who is already committed to Seton Hall. GameTimeCT First-Team All-State, two-time CHSCA All-State and twotime All-CCC. Averaged 21 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals a game. Already over 900 career points, 450 rebounds and 100 steals.