There was already a strong connection among the four incoming freshmen before this week's Jordan Brand Classic festivities in New York. But much like when Stefanie Dolson and Bria Hartley as well as Napheesa Collier and Katie Lou Samuelson took part in national high school all-star events, the time as teammates or even as rivals is only strengthening the bond between the future teammates.
"We all know each other but it is different when you are going to the same school with someone," said Megan Walker, who was a teammate of Mikayla Coombs at the McDonald's All-American Game and will be on the same team as Lexi Gordon in today's Jordan Brand Classic.