All-Midwest Exposure Showcase: Standouts

<h6 style="text-align: center;">Last weekend Midwest Hoops Spotlight hosted a showcase in Northbrook, IL, that filled the Athletico Center with 80+ hoopers from all over the area. Drills and skills were taught, then the games were up and running. Below are some standouts that put their name on notice</h6> &nbsp; <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Danni Scully | ’24 Elite Wing | Nazareth</span></strong> A 6 ft wing..  that can effectively play 1-4, and guard 1-5. Her handles, awareness, confidence, &amp; her ability to ALWAYS get to her spot in every situation... was something to watch. Danni separated herself from the others in every single game. She can pull up off the dribble, finishing through heavy contact, and easily stretch the floor. Defensively, there’s not a body she can’t match up with... or a player she can’t stay in front of. Scully is a three-level scorer &amp; a three-level defender. She’s one of the most skilled players in her class without a doubt. Colleges.. pay attention. &nbsp; <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="205565" first="Annalise" last="Pietrzyk"] | ’23 Elite Combo Guard | Providence Catholic</span></strong> A combo guard who ALWAYS plays both sides of the ball. On defense, she can keep up with the best scorer on the court. On offense...  Annalise is one "bottom of the net" away from lighting up the gym for the rest of the day... she can shoot the grip off the ball. The 5’10 guard can create and find her sweet spot no matter who is defending her. She’s crafty, efficient, and has no memory. The off-ball movement is great and her IQ/patience is always matched with her being laser-focused. An offensive nightmare. &nbsp; <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Paige Engels | ’24 Combo Guard | Loyola Academy</span></strong> Paige has the skillset of a true combo guard. She can score, create for teammates and defend the 1-2 or the 3 if necessary. On most possessions, Engels gets the ball quickly and looks for other ways to get her teammates involved. The constant movement is great for her too.. cause she can and will shoot the deep ball. Defensively, Paige has no issue doing the dirty work or locking up your best player. Coach’s first choice. &nbsp; <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="335790" first="Kaidyn" last="King"] | ’25 Scoring Guard | West Aurora</span></strong> Kaidyn can do it all. The freshman plays with energy, grit, and extreme confidence. Her shooting form is clean, consistent with a quick release. King showed on multiple possessions her overall feel for the game. Pinpoint passes, great decision-making, and a growing IQ. Relentless on defense and shows no fear in the paint. A player to look out for, she’ll be a name to remember. &nbsp; <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Cameryn Phillips | ’24 Elite 2-Way Guard | Oswego East</span></strong> Cami can be your team’s best scorer but will always be the team’s best defender. She can lock up 1-3 without missing a beat. 94ft of havoc is what she’s all about. On that side of the ball.. there’s not much she can’t and won’t don’t. Easily a top 5 defender in her class. Offensively.. her game has no pattern, so if you’re scouting you’ll have a problem. She can score 15-20 just in the paint.. or 18-24 with all threes. Quick off the dribble and a knockdown shooter when left open. She doesn’t play her size at all. &nbsp; <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="335730" first="Amina" last="Gray"] | ’23 Elite Combo Guard | Dekalb</span></strong> Amina continues to show up at every showcase she attends. Breaking down defenders whenever the ball is in her hands. A quick &amp; very explosive first step gets her to the basket every single time. Tough finishes, deep pulls from 3, and quick stop and pops from the mid. She can score at every level... effectively and efficiently. Your best defender will have a problem with Amina. Colleges tune in! &nbsp; <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">[player_tooltip player_id="335792" first="Aria" last="Mazza"] | ’25 Scoring Guard | Conant</span></strong> At 5’5... she fights for every offensive/defensive rebound and can run the floor and score in a blink. She’s creative in the paint, crafty off the dribble, and an EXCELLENT shooter from deep. Nothing bothers her, she plays without care. She’s honestly just a bucket on every level, a bucket that every team needs. Defensively, she’s pesky but very disciplined. Quick hands and feet. Can lock down the 1-2, and give problems to the 3. Top talent in her class. &nbsp; <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Jadaya Branch | ’24 Combo Guard | Schaumburg</span></strong> Jada has all the tools to be a leader and the best player on the court. She’s a raw talent. Her playstyle is feed and score. She can go 5 straight possessions with being the playmaker, or go 10 with being the main offensive threat. She has a small but solid frame that allows her to score and be creative through contact. When left open, she can knock down threes at a high rate. On the defensive side, she has great feet and awareness of what’s going on around her. &nbsp; <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Ayianna Johnson | ’23 Forward /Post | Jefferson (WI)</span></strong> High motor, strong built.. and just a problem in and around the paint. Johnsons 6’3 frame gives her a huge advantage over most if not all opponents. That advantage is seen on the defensive side of the ball. The foot movement and detail she possess to chase and block every shot was outstanding. Ayianna finds a good position and matches it with great timing. She has tremendous upside.