Colorado Top 250 Expo: 2nd Team All Expo

Even with all the players that stood out during Top 250 Expo we still have those players that just played above everyone else. With those players we’ve formed a 1st and a 2nd all Expo Team, in this article we take a deeper look into the girls that form the 2nd Team and what they did to make it on this list.   [player_tooltip player_id="216733" first="Gianna" last="Whiteside"]- George Washington [player_tooltip player_id="216733" first="Gianna" last="Whiteside"] was a late addition to the event, but came in and made an immediate impact. She got whatever she wanted in the paint, whether it was a post-up, floaters, or dribble drives. This was my first seeing Gianna outside of her George Washington team, and I was very impressed by her ability to handle the ball and initiate the offense. She showed she could knock down the mid-range shot consistently as well as the occasional corner three-ball.   [player_tooltip player_id="210337" first="Nariah" last="Golden"]- Denver East [player_tooltip player_id="210337" first="Nariah" last="Golden"] was the ultimate energy player during the Top 250 Expo. Plenty of what she did didnt show up in the stat sheet, but people definitely took notice to her game. Nariah forced turnovers and got all of the 50/50 balls. She certainly played well enough on the defensive end to make an all-team list. Without her, I don’t think her team would’ve been so successful. When the offense got stagnant, she willed her team to wins by knocking down shots from all over the floor and getting into the lane for finishes at the rim. If Nariah can keep up this same level of play throughout the year, her Denver East will take some team by surprise.   [player_tooltip player_id="329405" first="Savannah" last="Weiss"]- Fairview [player_tooltip player_id="329405" first="Savannah" last="Weiss"] will be a name to remember going forward as the freshman point guard was all over the floor during the Top 250 Expo. She was patient and calm on offense, was comfortable with the ball in her hands, and made great decisions. Savannah was also aggressive in transition, slicing through the defense to get to the rim for a clean finish or dishing the ball to an open teammate. Another skilset thatl Savannah showed was her willingness to slide over and play off-the-ball when asked. She turned heads with her ability to make open shots time and time again as she shoots it confidently from deep.   [player_tooltip player_id="216635" first="Damara" last="Allen"]- Cherokee Trail [player_tooltip player_id="216635" first="Damara" last="Allen"] played as a three and D player during our Top 250 Expo last weekend, but she took that role to another level. Yes, she is a defensive-minded player, but she does more than just get her hands in the passing lanes or force tough shots. Damara is also a great rebounder. She used her body to box out taller girls to snag boards over them. In addition, she was good at realizing when the defense was on their heels so she could attack and get her some quick, easy baskets. As the day continued, she got easy 3’s in transition, making her team hard to read offensively.   Mikylah  Espinosa- Skyview Mikylah is a player I’m excited about this season at Skyview, with her transfer from The Academy. She brings a different style of player, which she showcased well during the Top 250 Expo. Mikylah has an all-around game with a high IQ. Offensively she is a sniper from 3 point range that can get her shot off any way she needs to. She’s also relentless when driving to the basket and get it there at will and finish amongst taller defenders. Top it all over; she was one of the best passers at the whole event, setting players up time and time again.