Dakotas Top 250 Expo: 2023 Class

[player_tooltip player_id="100475" first="Alexus" last="Motley"] - Alexus was nearly dominant at times. She had a stretch of play where she was scoring at will. Her three-ball looks to be improved and her range looks to have improved quite noticeably as well. Could be a breakout season for her. [player_tooltip player_id="100470" first="Cierra" last="Watkins"] - Cierra picked up an offer from Dakota State not long after the event. She has an improved skill and handle with the ball. She controlled the pace and dictated much of the action. [player_tooltip player_id="342174" first="Leah" last="Williams"] - Leah was an underrated top performer from the event. She was active and making plays against the top competition. Was slashing, rebounding, playing defense, etc. Her stock rose and she did well for herself as a prospect to watch for college programs. [player_tooltip player_id="100442" first="Arden" last="Faulkner"] - It’s pretty clear that Arden loves the game. She has a sound overall game and is an accurate shooter. Plays with alertness and effort on the court. [player_tooltip player_id="342172" first="Aubrea" last="Kor"] - Aubrea had an impressive showing. A sound and aware defender, that turned defensive rebounds into fast-break opportunities. Constantly moving without the ball, looking to cut and set screens for teammates. Has some skill with the ball and was effective going baseline. [player_tooltip player_id="100480" first="Trinity" last="Watson"]  - Trinity is a guard with solid size. A solid rebounder that will attack and go after the ball. Moves well without the ball and can get inside and finish. Not a flashy player but is an effective one. [player_tooltip player_id="215744" first="Miriley" last="Simon"] - Miriley quietly took charge of the paint area. She would get great positioning, and draw a ton of attention and was a frequent visitor to the free-throw line. Has offers from NDSU and University of Nebraska-Omaha. [player_tooltip player_id="100423" first="Ashley" last="Wacha"] - Ashley was very assertive shooting the ball. She’s a playmaker and can fill a stat sheet, with a well-rounded game. If things line up, she could have a breakout upcoming high school season. [player_tooltip player_id="342170" first="Claire" last="Steiner"] - I hadn't seen Claire prior to the event, but she showed to have a constant motor and had an accurate jumper that extends out to three. Rebounded well and played the game the right way. [player_tooltip player_id="100472" first="Mallory" last="Miller"] - Mallory did some work on the inside but was noticeably playing away from the hoop offensively. So she showed some versatility and shooting range. [player_tooltip player_id="211403" first="Chloe" last="Pfau"] - Chloe made her presence felt and got going and was being active on both ends -- anticipating defensively and attacking offensively. [player_tooltip player_id="100473" first="Brooklyn" last="Harpe"] - Brooklyn was a scoring machine, most prominently as a slasher, driving at the hoop through traffic. She displayed her improved handle on the ball. Overall, was very aggressive and made the defense stop her. [player_tooltip player_id="100481" first="Hannah" last="Harpe"] - Hannah was steady, as she was able to make plays going at the hoop and hit open jumpers. [player_tooltip player_id="100498" first="Taryn" last="Larson"] - Taryn played as a long guard/wing during the event. If she can continue her development from that spot, it could translate to the next level. She was just offered by Bethany Lutheran College. [player_tooltip player_id="213379" first="Alyssa" last="Eckroth"] - Alyssa was potent at getting in the lane and drawing a ton of contact plays. What also stood out about Alyssa was her rebounding ability and her being able to secure the ball at its high-point. [player_tooltip player_id="154266" first="Reese" last="Ross"] - Reese was dominant again, showing a complete offensive game, and swatting shots left and right defensively. [player_tooltip player_id="240176" first="Taylor" last="Van Winkle"] - Taylor was one of the top performers and biggest stock-risers from the event. Showed the ability to handle the ball on her own and make individual plays. She was tenacious defensively, disrupting the ball-handler quite often. Used her size and frame well. [player_tooltip player_id="100467" first="Hilary" last="Behrens"] - Hilary played her game. She got to the hoop, scored over size in the lane, rebounded, handled the ball, and passed well. Hilary was impressive and wisely picked her spots to show off her individual game. Played within the game and the flow.