PGH’s Top 250: The Unanimous First Team All-Expo
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Around 200 players filled up the coveted Romeoville Athletic Center this past Saturday. With every player bringing something different to showcase at the expo. There were 5 players who were at the top of their game… during every matchup. Below…
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Continue ReadingAround 200 players filled up the coveted Romeoville Athletic Center this past Saturday. With every player bringing something different to showcase at the expo. There were 5 players who were at the top of their game… during every matchup.
Below are the selectees for the All-Expo First Team
With no HS games notched under her belt.. Linke has made her name over the summer as being one of the best of the Class of 2026. Lengthy, versatile, and the motor to play both sides of the ball consistently. She puts her stamp on the game in a multitude of ways. Active on the boards, strong and purposeful in the paint & post, effective from the mid to the arc, while still being able to facilitate when her team needs her too. The prospect standout will be one to watch this upcoming season. The potential is roof breaking.
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The mix of ball control, agility, strength, versatility and athleticism puts Nora in the top tier of players in her respective class. She run’s the floor with grace and power, while also being alert and aware of what’s happening in the lanes. Ezike can go to work in the post with finesse & patience, or comfortable put the ball on the floor and score from other areas. Her defensive instincts are kicking in. The alignment of her defensive potential and offensive talent will take her skillset to whole other level.
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A handful to deal with no matter who’s in front of her. The 3 level headache.. has added some tempo to her game and it was on display all Saturday. Brooke has the confidence, swag and pure skill to take over a game from both sides of the court. Her handles are decisive, her IQ is wide and high, and her defensive mentality is locked in. The junior will be running the show in Batavia this upcoming season, and her ability to switch from scorer to facilitator in the blink of an eye will be fun to watch.
The new basketball prototype is Brushuck. The ability to consistently contribute at all positions on both offense and defense is rare.. but Elle can. She can run the show from the 1 with her creativity and vision, slide her to the 2-3 and she can play catch and shoot or create her own bucket off the dribble or a cut. Throw her in the post, and her length becomes an issue for her matchup to deal with. She can contribute from all angles and areas on the court. Willowbrook’s standout is beyond talented, and no where near her peak.
Another position-less type of talent, Lana showed her ability to play the post, perimeter and mid range area with efficiency. One of the best shooters, and floor runners to participate in this year’s expo. Lana was the topic of discussion for a lot of coaches and scouts. Her size and demeanor are far from how she plays. Kerley runs the break like a guard, plays the paint with more finesse than strength, and her lockdown attitude on defense causes issues for all 5 positions that she can guard. With more years to polish her skillset, Lanas potential will be sky high.