Prospect Spotlight: Hannah Hidalgo, Paul VI
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There are not many payers who can burst onto the scene and gain attention nationally as a freshman. New Jersey has a few. The Class of 2023 has two stars on Trenton Catholic in Zoe Brooks Zoe Brooks 5'8" |…
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Continue ReadingThere are not many payers who can burst onto the scene and gain attention nationally as a freshman. New Jersey has a few. The Class of 2023 has two stars on Trenton Catholic in Zoe Brooks Zoe Brooks 5'8" | CG St. John Vianney | 2023 State NJ and Aalyah Del Rosario Aalyah Del Rosario 6'5" | C Webb- Bell Buckle | 2023 State #5 Nation TN . At Paul VI, they have themselves a proven star already as well.
Hannah Hidalgo Hannah Hidalgo 5'7" | PG Paul VI | 2023 State NJ came into her high school career with big hopes and has already taken a big step towards accomplishing them. She scored 17.2 points per contest in her first season and those numbers will only go up from here. She led Paul VI with 431 total points in her first season. This puts her in position to potentially reach the 1,000-point mark late in her sophomore season.
Hidalgo is a shifty point guard with an intriguing skillset. She is an elite ball handler already which puts her ahead of the game. Her game will be maturing overtime. Hidalgo will become a better jump shooter and understand what to do when more clearer as she grows. As of now, she is off to a great head start. Hidalgo has great athleticism and versatility on the floor. She can drive to the basket and score in the lane with the best of them.
Defensively, Hidalgo’s game is next level. There are few young players who commit to defense so easily but Hidalgo has done so right away. This is important moving forward as scouts look for players who can defend at the next level. Paul VI has a star on their hands and knows that she is the leader of the team already.
Hidalgo is the type of player that does not come around that often. When they do, it is important to enjoy such a special talent and understand what you are watching. She will be a must-watch prospect over the course of her career.