Saiter’s Standouts from Journey to the Tourney, Part 3

<span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Darriana Alexander- 6’1, 2025, Purcell Marian H.S.:</strong> I am still stunned with the performance Alexander showed at the tournament. She’s truly unbelievable. I'm going to call it now- not only is she going to have an outstanding high school career, but she will be setting records in college, and later be wearing a WNBA jersey. Her basketball IQ, how she can read defenses, and her ability to dominate both ends of the court causes serious nightmares for opposing teams. And the alley- oops that her teammates are confident in throwing to her, are spectacular!  (<em>Featured Photo)</em></span> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Cy’Aira Miller- 5’7, 2025, Purcell Marian H.S.: </strong><em>(Below, #1) Cy'Aira</em> plays with great intensity!  Opponents cannot give her even .5 seconds to look at the basket, otherwise, the damage is done! She is a shooter, from any spot on the court, particularly from 3 point land! Fantastic speed, great handles, and her battery never shuts off- she's full go, all game. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/12/IMG_1004-scaled-crop-1879x1234-1638672416.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-360451" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/12/IMG_1004-scaled-crop-1879x1234-1638672416-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a></span> <strong>Ky'Aira Miller- 5'8, 2025, Purcell Marian H.S.: </strong>Ky'Aira was one of the top defenders I saw throughout the tournament. Lightening speed, and she can read a pass before the pass is made! Her picks ignite their offense and transition, leading to easy buckets. She nails her free-throws, and can hit the outside shots. Great court vision, finds her teammates for great looks at the basket. <span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="212899" first="Gwen" last="Stare"]- 5’9, 2022, Newark H.S.:</strong> <em>(Below with ball) Gwen</em> is a natural born leader- she plays with such poise, and is a true competitor. This multi- sport athlete who is just as fascinating to watch in cross country as she is on the court, has a high motor, and handles the ball like it is a piece of gold. Love her defensive pressure, and she's a shooter, who thrives on taking it to the basket. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0983-scaled-crop-2048x1345-1638672080.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-360444" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/12/IMG_0983-scaled-crop-2048x1345-1638672080-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a></span> &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Jenna Shackleford: 6’0, 2023, Newark H.S.: </strong>(<em>Below, shooting) </em> Shackleford is making a big impact for Newark, both offensively and defensively for the Wildcats. She has a strong outside shot from 3 point land, and can post up inside. Jenna plays with composure, and doesn't get rattled. And she's not afraid to play defense against top scorers from opposing teams. <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-360447" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/12/IMG_1010-1.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></span>