Bash Favs Pt. 3: Molliewood

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is part 3 of my favorite players from the PGH New England Top 250 Showcase.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496170' first='Mollie' last='Mullen']|5'8''|CG|'26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":502760,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/0543090B-0A02-4C48-A28F-350AEA6936CE-crop-1495x982-1663288422.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-502760" /><figcaption>Photo: Pics By Reardon</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mullen had no issue going up against the upperclassman at the PGH Top 250. Mullen was filthy good in every phase of the game. Defensively, she was active in passing lanes and forced several turnovers. Her shot creativity on the break was impressive. Mullen's change of speed, direction, and crafty finishing stood out to me more than anything. The way she uses her body and athleticism to get to her spots separates her from most prospects in the '26 class. I also like Mullen because she is a great rebounder.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496139' first='Jaizzy' last='Santiago'] | 5'0''|PG| '25</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":502767,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/896EFCD2-57BE-4949-AAAA-AAEA49558416-crop-1328x872-1663288505.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-502767" /><figcaption>Photo: JT Shotz</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Santiago was efficient in the pick and roll and made good reads coming off screens. She plays with pace and never gets sped up. Santiago made strong, crisp passes to the big rolling and set the table well for her teammates. I also liked Santiago's intensity on defense. She is aggressive and chippy when guarding the ball and did a solid job keeping her opponent in front of her.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496133' first='Isabella' last='Fiorillo'] | 5'2''|PG|'23</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":502769,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/EBC5076B-1F04-47AE-8C66-2E7CBFD85C51-crop-1495x982-1663288638.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-502769" /><figcaption>Photo: Pics By Reardon</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fiorillo was on fire to start the event. She connected on the majority of her jump shots and was unphased by the defense closing out on her. She complimented her unconscious three-point shooting with explosive drives to the hoop displaying how skilled she is with her off-hand. Fiorillo's hustle was off the charts. She got to every loose ball and was one of the night's hardest-working players.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496105' first='Avery' last='Beal'] |5'9''|SG|'25</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":502780,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/DFA52F63-B60A-4DA2-AC82-5B40B817F726-crop-1328x872-1663289099.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-502780" /><figcaption>Photo: JT Shotz</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beal's tenacious on-ball defense was hard to miss at the PGH Top 250. She got in her opponents' air space, sat in her stance, and her quick lateral movements made ball handlers uncomfortable. Beal was effective on offense, too. She could create separation from the defense, and her shot-making from deep was impressive.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496186' first='Shannon' last='Welburn']|5'9''|CG|'26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":502771,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/0F68EDA2-CFCA-4AD2-9421-B64FBBB3D9C2-crop-1167x767-1663288705.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-502771" /><figcaption>Photo: JT Shotz</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Welburn was another freshman who had a big night playing against older competition. She has good length and was active on the glass while also being a consistent long-range threat throughout the night. Her shooting off the dribble impressed me the most. I liked Welburn's confidence in handling the ball; she has the offensive arsenal to get her shot off cleanly on good defense.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496114' first='Cameron' last='Froehlich'] | 5'6''|PG|'24</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":502791,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/5065869F-4A9E-4E15-B5C7-05D8E00689C7-crop-1167x766-1663289901.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-502791" /><figcaption>Photo: JT Shotz</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Froehlich had a good night at the PGH Top 250 Showcase, and it started and ended with her approach to each game. From the start of the game, she was very aggressive and took advantage of her matchups. Froehlich had a significant advantage in the speed and quickness department, and she exploited defenders by burning them to the rim with either hand and finishing strong in the key.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='280824' first='Reese' last='Bartlett']| 5'8''|CG|'24</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":502782,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/C8974AAA-1523-47A3-8FC0-7ED399A76685-crop-1440x946-1663289164.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-502782" /><figcaption>Photo: JT Shotz</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bartlett played excellent help side defense, and her activity coming over from the weak side resulted in turnovers and low percentage shot attempts from the opposition. Her high IQ was on full display on both sides of the floor, and it was clear Bartlett was one step ahead on the court. She doesn't allow herself to get sped up and controls the tempo well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496095' first='Arhianna' last='Fernandes'] |5'8''|PG|'24</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":502789,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/733B4633-F8EF-4BB8-B450-5FA4DEC170DA-crop-1495x982-1663289835.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-502789" /><figcaption>Photo: Pics By Reardon</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fernandes is silky smooth when attacking the defense and has a crafty handle that she keeps on a string while pursuing the rim. When she turns the corner, Fernandes absorbs contact, is strong with the ball, and will finish through the defense. She is capable of scoring at all three levels and is a dynamic offensive threat in transition.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496140' first='Jenna' last='Micciantuono']|6'0''|PF|'25</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":502784,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/AD0CBC7B-2295-4563-89DF-5059835F568F-crop-1167x766-1663289332.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-502784" /><figcaption>Photo: JT Shotz</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Micciantuono is a stretch forward who is skilled with sound footwork in the post. She takes her time on the block and has a deep arsenal of moves to win one-on-one battles in the post. Over either shoulder, Micciantuono is effective, and she showed a soft touch from short-mid-range.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='486666' first='Morgan' last='Miller']| 5'8''|SG|'24</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":502786,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/09/DF12ABAA-4B87-4A41-A952-726764AF9140-scaled-crop-1660x1090-1663289445.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-502786" /><figcaption>Photo: [player_tooltip player_id='321288' first='Erica' last='Lendall'] Photography </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller's size and athleticism, combined with her high motor, make her one of the most dangerous wings in transition. She is hard to keep track of because of her speed and acceleration on the break and fills up the scoring column fast off rim runs alone. Miller is good at drawing fouls and absorbing contact. She is also a monster on the offensive glass, constantly giving her team second chance opportunities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->