PGH Top 250 Expo Louisville: Versatile Players
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While it’s easy to look at the players who just made a lot of shots, pulled down a ton of boards, or set their teammates up with flashy passes as the stars of a showcase, there are plenty of players…
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Continue ReadingWhile it’s easy to look at the players who just made a lot of shots, pulled down a ton of boards, or set their teammates up with flashy passes as the stars of a showcase, there are plenty of players who have great days by doing a little bit of everything and doing all of it well. These players all showed off an array of abilities and earned spots as top performers at Kentucky’s expo.
Whitney Lind Whitney Lind 6'1" | PF Cooper | 2023 State KY , Cooper- The embodiment of a key cog, Lind did not score at an awesome rate but did just about everything for her team. She was disruptive on defense with thanks to her size and athleticism, rebounded very well, and made smart passes, as well as showing off some nice scoring ability.
Natalie Gentry, Larue County- A player who was everywhere on Sunday, Gentry did it all for her team. She defended at a high level, scored inside, rebounded well, and set up her teammates for numerous good shots. Her hustle and motor were especially impressive, as she never stopped going 100 mph and was always a part of the action.
Amiya Jenkins Amiya Jenkins 5'10" | SF Anderson County | 2022 State KY , Anderson County- One of the top players in the state, Jenkins did not have the flashiest of days on Sunday. Nevertheless, her athleticism and pure ability are always on display, and that alone led to Jenkins being a valuable piece and still standing out.
Sarah Baker Sarah Baker 6'2" | C Ryle | 2024 State KY , Ryle- Baker lands on this list thanks to a breakout performance in several areas. On offense, she used some nice post moves as well as showing off a good face-up game. On defense, she guarded multiple positions, and was especially strong inside, where she also did a nice job rebounding.
Tyra Flowers Tyra Flowers 5'10" | SF George Rogers Clark | 2022 State KY , George Rogers Clark- Another inside-out player, Flowers was at her best using her strength inside but was also able to step out and guard perimeter players and make some nice passes. Her motor was especially on display, as she came up with a number of loose balls and was always at the center of the action.
Allison Wallace Allison Wallace 5'9" | SF Frederick Douglass | 2022 State KY , Frederick Douglass- We’ve touched on her scoring quite a bit, but Wallace did a great job in other areas as well on Sunday. She defended multiple positions, both inside and out, and also rebounded at a strong rate. She was truly and do-it-all player for her team.
Saniyah Shelton Saniyah Shelton 5'8" | SG Bowling Green | 2023 State KY , Bowling Green- Already established as one of the state’s most versatile young role players, Shelton again put all of her skills on display Sunday. She can defend multiple positions well for her age, and also has an advanced scoring touch and rebounding ability.