UConn incoming freshman Kelly Faris has been named the top high school female athlete in Indianapolis by the Indianapolis Star.

I can't say I have too much knowledge to the other top female athletes in Indianapolis but it's hard to argue with the choice. Faris led Heritage Christian to four consecutive Indiana 2A titles while setting school career records in rebounds, assists, steals and blocks.

It's a busy time for Faris, a 5-foot-11 wing. Last week she played in the Hoosiers' Reunion All-Star Classic on the same court when the movie "Hoosiers" was filmed. She is currently practicing with the Indiana squad which will play against Kentucky in a two-game North/South all-star series.

On July 9 Faris will head to Colorado Springs for the training camp for the Under-19 national team. She is among the 14 finalists for the team, a number which will be cut to 12 before the team leaves for the 2009 FIBA U19 World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand.

HARTLEY LIGHTING IT UP
UConn recruiting target Bria Hartley was named the MVP of the Rose Classic tournament, leading her AAU team - Exodus NYC - to the title. Hartley had 32 points in a 75-55 win over Swagger Like Us Sunday in Brooklyn to lead Exodus to its sixth straight title.