“I really think I could have done better on my shooting,” Gilbreath said of her performance in the West Coast Elite Invitational. “I wasn’t very consistent this weekend. I can do better, I know I can. I just (have to) get back in the gym (and) keep practicing.”

More and more kids that are told they need to get stronger to compete on the next level and many waste no time getting into the gym. When lifting a ton of weights you body is actually changing and as many players now in college would probably tell you it affects a few things while packing on the muscle.

Briana Gilbreath

“I’ve been doing a lot of lifting, so that may be part of the reason why,” said Gilbreath, the No. 26 prospect in the 2008 class, according to HoopGurlz.com. “I’ve been doing weight but I just started getting heavy.”

The intense weight training and its impact on her jumper are not the only changes for Gilbreath this year. She’s having to learn to play with out Stefanie, too.

“When she’s there I know I’m playing with someone who will get my back if I mess up,” Gilbreath said. “Playing without her, I know I have to do my job. I don’t have anyone to fall back on. Of course I have my teammates and I have to trust them. But it’s not like having your sister out there. But you know, I (have to) do my job.”

Most assume that Gilbreath will follow her sister to USC but that isn’t actually a sure thing, according to her and her family. While she misses playing with her sister, she is completely okay with going off on her own either. Most can’t help comparing the two players, although they play different positions and that constant comparison may compel her to do something different although the sibling ties are close between the sisters.

“My top school is USC, of course,” said Gilbreath, “Temple is one of my top schools, Texas, I’m looking at them and Texas A&M. There’s a few other schools that I’m looking at so I’m pretty open.”

Gilbreath knows what field of study she wants already. “I’m looking to (major in) sports psychology,” Gilbreath noted.

There are several factors weighing in on Gilbreath’s decision.

“I’m actually really high on academics, so that’s the main thing," she said. "And also coaching style and how a team plays. I like to push, but also know how to set up the halfcourt offense and defense of course. Also what I can do outside of basketball. You know, a social life. What can I get out of the degree also."

Gilbreath has visited most of the schools in the West in which she’s interestedand. At this point, she has no visits planned for this summer but she does plan on taking some. She hopes to get out East to some other schools that interest her.

RIM SHOTS

Tolu Omotola, a 6-foot-3 forward out of Dulles High School in Texas, has been named to the Nigerian Senior Women's National Team. Omotola, who plays club ball for the Houston Heat, is a 2008 prospect. Born in England, Omotola moved with her family to the U.S. when she was 7. She averaged 10.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks for Dulles last season. Omotola's top schools of interest include Miami, Liberty, Missouri, Oklahoma State and Tulsa. She's interested in pursuing a degree in psychology. ... While Elena Delle Donne was earning a spot among the 16 finalists for the USA Basketball U19 World Championships Team, her club team, the Comets, claimed an AAU regional championship with a 69-55 victory over the Running Rebels. The Comets, also without Megan Pearson, were down 9-0 but regouped for the victory. Becky Burke, a South Carolina commit, scored 20 points, while Michelle Baker added 17 and Katie Kuester had 15. The Comets' 15U team also took a regional title with a 60-55 victory over the Philly Belles. Kaitlin Cole led the Comets with 16 points, while Maggie Lucas, a 2010 guard, had 21 for the Belles.

Glenn Nelson also contributed to this report

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