PGH Legacy Classic: GameChangers
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Today I want to highlight some kids who changed the game for their teams this weekend at the PGH Legacy Classic:
Elaina Lobaugh-Kansas Elite U17
What I love about Lobaugh’s game is her confidence. I didn’t get to see her initiate much, but she made things happen off the ball. Lobaugh moved away from the ball more than anyone I saw this weekend, and she got rewarded for her work. Her teammates consistently found her, and they trusted her ability to make every shot she took from the 3-point line. When Lobaugh got the ball, I felt her confidence to make the right decision. She’s calm, and that rubs off on everyone. Even though I saw her play for the first time this weekend, I could tell she’s a cut above most kids her age. There are areas left to improve in Lobaugh’s game. For instance, I’d love to see her attack more off the dribble to give her offensive game more unpredictability. I’d like to see her more engaged defensively, she’s athletic enough to be excellent, but in the few games, I saw Lobaugh switched off a few times. I expect that with most kids her age, but I believe she’s miles above most kids her age, so I expect more.
Peyton Wohlford-Kansas Elite U17
The 6-foot-1 freshman forward is the perfect release valve for any team. She can score around the basket, and she shoots at a high level for someone of her size. Wohlford is a smooth athlete who makes a difference the second she steps on the floor. She protects the paint defensively and provides spacing on the offensive end. I don’t know many players, let alone a freshman with that ability. As she develops other aspects of her game, she’s only going to get better as time goes on, and I wouldn’t be surprised if high school teams don’t have a good way of accounting for her.
Madisyn Mohr-Team Wisconsin 2024 Schmeling
The Elk Mound guard was disruptive defensively when I got to see her. The second her assignment stepped over half court, she made ball handlers’ lives miserable. I watched her earn multiple steals at the half-court line and create transition opportunities. Her defensive pressure is excellent. She’ll need to become more consistent on the offensive end to get to where her potential is, but I’m confident Mohr will improve and become the best version of herself.
Keiko Ono-Fullard-Team Iowa
I’ve talked about a few kids from Team Iowa, but not Ono-Fullard. I liked how good she was with the ball. I don’t remember Ono-Fullard making a mistake with the ball, let alone a glaring miscue. I haven’t seen her play before this weekend, but I assume that whatever team she plays on has always maximized what they did offensively. There’s a good chance she contributes to winning basketball more than anyone I saw this weekend. The point of attack is so important in basketball, and Ono-Fullard quietly excelled at that spot.