Incarnate Word Academy girls basketball standout Nevaeh Caffey has given a commitment to Indiana University.
A 5’10” junior point guard, Caffey made her announcement on her social media account last Saturday. She is one of the top young prospects in the Midwest region. She is currently ranked No. 2 in the Prep Girls Hoops Missouri Class of 2025 rankings.
Caffey had her pick of more than two dozen major Division I programs that offered her scholarships, but she chose the Hoosiers of the Big Ten Conference over Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and North Carolina. Indiana won the Big Ten regular season championship in 2023 and finished third this season with a 25-4 record.
“I have always loved Indiana since I first visited there,” Caffey said. “It felt like I was at home. I loved the coaches and the teammates and I love that they win. The work ethic and the time the girls put in the gym to be great is also why I move it. It was a great atmosphere to be in.”
Caffey has been the starting point guard for Incarnate Word for the past two seasons, which concluded in a Class 6 state championship last year and a current undefeated record this season. The Red Knights entered the week on an 127-game winning streak and they are seeking their fourth consecutive Class 6 state championship.
For the season, Caffey is averaging 13 points, three rebounds and three assists a game while shooting 47 percent from 3-point range. She is also an elite level defensive player.
*St. Louis Community College wins Regional Championship
Congratulations to the Archers of St. Louis Community College who won the National Junior College Athletic Association Division 2 Region 16 Tournament last week.
The Archers defeated Jefferson College 65-55 in the semifinals, then defeated North Central 67-64 in the championship game. The Archers (22-9) feature several players from the St. Louis metropolitan area.
The leading scorer for St. Louis Community College is a 6’2” sophomore guard Devin Davis (Collinsville), who is averaging 15.7 points a game. Jameal Goines is a 6’6” forward from DeSmet who averages 14.9 points while leading the Archers in rebounding. Sophomore forward Julius Erby (Pattonville) averages 13 points a game while 6’1” sophomore Jamaray Davenport (Normandy) averages 12 points. Sophomore Demarco Buchanan (Hazelwood Central) averages nine points a game.
The Archers advanced to the Region 2 Central Plains District Tournament in Arkansas on March 9.
U. City Girls Basketball wins District title
It has been a terrific season for the girls basketball program at University City. Under the direction of head coach Darren Brooks, the Lions won 22 games and a Class 4, District 6 championship. The Lions defeated quality teams such as Vashon, Hazelwood Central and Fort Zumwalt South this season.
The Lions featured a balanced scoring attack this season, led by talented sophomore point guard Jael Green, who averaged 12.5 points a game. Senior guard Ehress Cunningham-Peoples is averaging 11.9 points. She reached the 1,000-point plateau for her career last month. Freshman forward Jayce Green is averaging 11 points a game. The younger sister of Jael Green, Jayce scored a game-high 22 points in U. City’s victory over STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley in the district championship game. Senior Kailynne Small also averages 10 points a game.
*Caleb Love reaches 2,000 points
Former CBC basketball star Caleb Love recently reached the 2,000-point plateau during his stellar college basketball career. Love reached the magical milestone on February 24 as he scored 28 points to lead the Arizona Wildcats to a victory over Washington.
After three excellent seasons at North Carolina, Love transferred to Arizona, where he continues to be one of top guards in college basketball. He is currently averaging 19.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting 36 percent from 3-point range. Arizona is currently in first place in the Pac-12 Conference.
