Top Shooters at PGH 250
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Kayla Hardaway Kayla Hardaway 4'11" | PG Andrew Jackson Sr. | 2022 State FL 2022, 4’11” (Andrew Jackson) really shot the ball well at PGH 250. Hardaway did a good job of sliding to the open spot on the floor…
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Continue ReadingKayla Hardaway Kayla Hardaway 4'11" | PG Andrew Jackson Sr. | 2022 State FL 2022, 4’11” (Andrew Jackson) really shot the ball well at PGH 250. Hardaway did a good job of sliding to the open spot on the floor and was always in a position to get her shot off. In one of the games, Hardaway knocked down 3 threes. She showed a high basketball IQ and also illustrated how to move without the ball and get open for shots.
Alyssa Saavedra Alyssa Saavedra 5'6" | SG Colonial HS | 2022 State FL 2022, 5’4″ (Colonial) was on fire during the PGH 250 event. She shot it well from behind the arc, from midrange, and from drives to the goal. It was impressive watching Saavedra get to her spots on the court. Saavedra filled the wing and was sometimes spotted up in the corner as the ball was advanced up the court. She was one of the most consistent shooters and scorers at PGH 250.
Carmen Richards 2024, 5’7″ ( Colonial) can flat out shoot the ball as well as score from any area on the court. At PGH 250 Richards showcased her shot from the outside recording 5 threes in one of the games. Richards is blessed with a great shot and is crafty enough to score in the paint when she needs to or when the opportunity presents itself. What’s also admirable is her calm demeanor and the confidence she plays with.
Hannah Kohn Hannah Kohn 5'9" | CG Hagerty | 2023 State FL 2023, 5’10” (Hagerty) was outright special at PGH 250. She had drives to the basket for scores, offensive put-backs for scores, catch and shoots, and shots off of the dribble. Kohn was automatic from the free-throw area of the court where she hit jumper after jumper. She was also special from behind the three-point line. In one game she was 5 for 5 from behind the arc. Kohn’s shooting was impressive but equally impressive was the energy she played with. Her motor never stopped.
Kori Wimberly Kori Wimberly 5'9" | SG FVS | 2023 State FL 2023, 5’7″ (Cardinal Newman) had one of the purest shots at the PGH 250. Every time she shot the ball, it just looked like it was going in. Some players have the pure basketball shot and Wimberly’s shot fits the bill. In her final game, she knocked down 3 threes but was impressive shooting through the event.