The Prep Girls Hoops Top 250 Expo took place this past weekend down in Myrtle Beach, SC at the Myrtle Beach Sports Center. The event featured 80 girls throughout the southeastern part of the United States. Lets takes a look at some players from the Hoop State that took part in the action right here from the Grand Strand.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="207412" first="Nakyla" last="Heaggans"] (2022) - West Iredell HS (Statesville) (pictured on the front)</strong>
Heaggans is a very nimble post player for her size. Heaggans has good hands and has the ability to finish around the basket. Heaggans was a mover-screener on the floor and didn't mind playing on contact. Heaggans has a good skill level and plays the game very aggressive. Heaggans can play face-up and was able to connect on some 17-19 footers here today.
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<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="116911" first="Staci" last="Williams"] (2023) - Holly Springs HS</strong>
Williams is like having a coach on the floor at times with her play. Williams was nursing a bad ankle coming into the Top 250 Expo. Williams was able to work the baseline and get to the basket. Williams understands spacing on the floor and getting her teammates involved. Williams plays the game very unselfish almost to a fault at times.
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<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="202003" first="La’Kayia" last="Hunt"] (2023) - Lumberton HS </strong>
Hunt was very vocal on the floor with her play today. Hunt a point guard was able to penetrate the gaps and find the open teammate. Hunt played the game at a good pace and seemed to be under-control most of the time.
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<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="210158" first="Kayla" last="Decker"] (2023) - Mountain Island Charter (Mount Holly)</strong>
Decker came out on fire in a short span knocking down a three pointer and hitting a few jumpers. Decker has a quick shot release and looks to score the ball. Decker was always around the ball and seems like a very offensive minded player. Decker a shooting guard was able to use the had fake to drop a few mid-range jumpers.
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