Placer had a 15-13 season that ended in an opening round playoff loss to East Union last season. But the future is bright for the Hillmen as they are led by forward Baylee Vanderdoes. The 6-foot-2 Vanderdoes has been a varsity starter since her freshman campaign as she averaged 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 assist last season.
The 2016 prospect is a versatile scorer with a consistent perimeter game to go along with a deceptive drop step move in the post. During this past summer, she played for her JBS Basketball club where she worked on improving her perimeter skills to complement her post strength and skills.
Vanderdoes has had the benefit of a supportive family in her athletic endeavors. Her grandfather, Bernard Peat, has been her personal trainer since her 2nd grade. He played collegiately at Cal on the football team while playing basketball professionally in Switzerland 1978-1981, Giessen Germany 1981-1984, Ulm Germany 1985-1989, and Ulm Germany 1990-1994 (both player and coach) in Europe for seventeen years. In addition, Vanderdoes' older brother is Eddie Vanderdoes IV who is a defensive tackle for the UCLA Bruins.
Girls basketball does not have the variance in height and size as the boys game. As a result, being versatile and having multiple skills are highly desired in the girl's game. To no surprise, Vanderdoes has those traits and has been attracting college programs.
Arizona, Cal Poly, Cal State Northridge, East Carolina, Florida Atlantic, Fresno State, Hawaii, Loyola Marymount, Oregon State, Portland, San Diego, San Diego State, San Francisco, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, UNLV, and Yale have been in contact. Vanderdoes has had home visits from Cal State Northridge, Fresno State, Loyola Marymount, and San Diego State. She has received offers from Florida Atlantic, Hawaii, Loyola Marymount, San Diego State, San Francisco, and UNLV.
She has no favorites in her college selection process but would prefer a family atmosphere while a basketball program that can utilize her post skills and perimeter shooting. Vanderdoes lists Communications or History as her possible college majors.
Placer Head Coach Tony Camillucci sums up his key player, "Baylee has the unique ability to play inside and out. She has great post moves and can also hit the 3-ball with consistency. She can also handle the ball and has become a great a passer. She is becoming a good leader on the court and has a strong competitive attitude. Off the court, she is very funny and easy to be around. She loves to be goofy and laugh. I feel she can and will play at the next level and hope she can get a quality education and enjoy four years of basketball at the same time. Baylee has put in the hours in the off season to deserve the success she will have."
Vanderdoes wants to help Placer to win the Pioneer Valley League and make a run in the postseason. Watch for Vanderdoes in the upcoming season to break out in Auburn, Calif.
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