Mohegan Favs: The Backcourt || Day 2
Day 2 at Hoop Group’s Live in New England Tournament was as fun as the first. Below are some of my favorite backcourt prospects from the second day. Kiyomi McMiller|NEPA Elite|5’8”|PG|’24 Photo: Meredith Ryan McMiller was, as usual, the most…
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Continue ReadingDay 2 at Hoop Group’s Live in New England Tournament was as fun as the first. Below are some of my favorite backcourt prospects from the second day.
Kiyomi McMiller|NEPA Elite|5’8”|PG|’24
McMiller was, as usual, the most electrifying performer in the gym. She always leaves your jaw dropped and is a walking highlight. I was mostly impressed by her poise and demeanor during crunch time. She showed no fear or discomfort making plays with the game on the line vs. Maine Attraction and effortlessly took over the game with clutch shot-making. From every level, McMiller is dangerous, and she made defenders look silly when taking them off the dribble. She is a premier talent who has the winning intangibles to go along with it.
Molly Driscoll Molly Driscoll 5'7" | PG Allentown Central Catholic | 2024 NY | Lehigh Valley Regional|5’7”|PG|’24
I was drawn to Driscoll’s competitive edge right away. She defended aggressively, kept her opponent in front of her, and had the lateral quickness to cut off driving angles. I also liked the way Driscoll pushed the ball in transition. She kept her eyes up, scanned the floor, and made smart decisions with the ball. Just by how hard she worked every possession, you know that Driscoll has a good work ethic and is someone who will continue to elevate her game as time goes on because of it.
Madison McCaffery Madison McCaffery 5'6" | PG Merrimack | 2025 State NewE |NE Storm|5’6”|PG|’25
McCaffery looks bigger physically and more athletic than when I saw her last. Defensively, McCaffery was impactful in transition and made a couple of loud chase-down rejections showing her springy vertical and impeccable timing. McCaffery has always been a creative and dynamic playmaker who had a handful of dazzling plays that resulted in a shot created for herself or her teammates.
Samantha Wade Samantha Wade 5'10" | SG Perkiomen School | 2024 PA | United NJ|5’10”|CG|’24
Wade dominated the game I saw with her passing and playmaking. She is one of the best shooters on the court and showed her range and smooth stroke but also set the table for her teammates beautifully throughout the game. Wade’s off-hand is strong, and she threw accurate passes with her left, hitting her teammates in stride to the basket. She is a skilled prospect who has the size to be an impactful player at both the 1 and the 2.
Emily Romanowski Emily Romanowski 5'6" | SG Western Wayne High | 2024 NY |NEPA Elite|5’6”|SG|’24
At 5’6”, I trust Romanowski to defend anyone on the court, regardless of position or size. She was one of the toughest players I watched, and she took pride in her defense. Romanowski was also relentless on the offensive glass. She consistently snuck in on the back side and snatched rebounds off the rim, securing second chances for NEPA Elite.
Jenna Oman Jenna Oman 5'5" | PG NewE |NEX Elite|5’5”|PG|’27
Oman is the youngest player on my list of Mohegan Sun standouts, and I think there is so much potential in this middle school prospect. I liked her confidence in shooting the basketball from the outside. Oman was money from the perimeter and took advantage of lazy defensive closeouts. I was also impressed with Oman’s court vision and passing. To see someone as unselfish and accurate as she was is nothing to sneeze at and makes her a prospect to keep on your radar moving forward.
Julia Corsentino Julia Corsentino 5'9" | SG Rumson-Fair Haven | 2023 State NJ |Jersey Gemz|5’9”|SG|’23
Corsentino plays with pace and is very under control when shot-creating. She can shoot the lights out and isn’t phased by being heavily contested. Corsentino mixes it up and can beat her defender in various ways. Once in the second level, she displayed multiple finishing moves, including a fluid teardrop floater. What impressed me most about Corsentino’s offensive repertoire is that she can score on good defense. When the opposing team is completely locked in on her in the waning moments of a tight game, Corsentino will take her game to another gear and win the matchup.
Nina Emnace Nina Emnace 5'6" | PG Trinity Hall | 2024 State NJ |NJ Shoreshots|5’8”|PG|’24
I like Emnace as an impactful two-way prospect and love how fearless she is on the court. She is confident in her jump shot, specifically off the dribble, and confidently rises over the defense and scores effortlessly. Emnace can change speeds and stop on a dime to keep the defense unbalanced when going downhill. She is a great spot-up shooter who relocates and always tries to find holes in the defense. Emnace has the size and foot speed to be a shutdown defender. Her quick hands cause turnovers, and she is willing to pick ball handlers up the length of the court.
Elyse Ngenda Elyse Ngenda 5'8" | CG New Hampton | 2026 State NewE |NE Storm|5’8”|CG|’25
Ngenda can fill up the scoring column in a hurry, which she did at Mohegan Sun. I liked her efficiency from the perimeter and overall shot selection. I thought Ngenda didn’t force any action offensively and took what the defense gave her, capitalizing often. She is a trustworthy playmaker in the halfcourt who has the versatility to play 3-4 positions on the floor.