2022 ENG Power 80 Showcase – Top Wings

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">By Michael Wholey 11/18/22 9:00 AM EST</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>It has been showcase season this fall in Florida with individual showcases all throughout the state every weekend, the ENG Power 80 Showcase wrapped up the showcase circuit moving the date from early October to late October due to Hurricane Ian.  With over 60 players in attendance, individuals were divided into 8 teams and played 3 games each.  Here are the top wing performers.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='243926' first='Jordan' last='Race']</strong> (King's Academy) – 5'11 Wing – Class of 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":535296,"width":280,"height":346,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/10/Jordan-828x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-535296" width="280" height="346" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Race was named player of the game within the showcase for good reason.  She is a big guard with a long, lanky stature, who is an excellent 3-point range.  She has a strong offensive skillset with a high basketball IQ and great court vision.  She plays under control, with good composure and is efficient on the offensive side of the ball.   </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Katie Drozd</strong> (Hastings on Hudson) – 6'0 Guard/Wing – Class of 2024 *NY</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Drozd was one the showcases most skilled players and top outside 3-point threats.&nbsp; She knocked down multiple 3s in all three games and shot over 50% for the event.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='331718' first='Kori' last='Wimberly']</strong> (FLVS – Everglades) – 5'9 Wing – Class of 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Wimberly is a raw, athletic, and versatile guard/wing.&nbsp; She was productive throughout the showcase using her athleticism and high activity level to be around the ball constantly.&nbsp; She plays hard on both sides of the ball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='247134' first='Janessa' last='Williams']</strong> (King's Academy) – 5'8 Forward – Class of 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":546674,"width":380,"height":506,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/11/Janessa-Williams-D1-352UL-769x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-546674" width="380" height="506" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo by Carlos Wilson</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Williams is aggressive, competitive player who plays mad and I love it! She is going to play 100% whether her team is up 30 or down 30 and whether she is playing well or poorly.  She brings it every single time and is constantly around the ball on both ends of the floor.  Williams has the ability to step out and knock down the open 3 and is very active on both the offensive and defensive glass.  She is one of the top class of 2023 available prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Taylor Rietveld</strong> (Camden County) – 6'0 Wing – Class of 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Rietveld is a long, versatile wing.&nbsp; She has great length and athleticism and does an excellent job moving without the ball.&nbsp; She was very effective with touches at high post and short corner and has 15 foot range with a nice stroke.&nbsp; Rietveld has a ton of potential and could be major stock riser!&nbsp; We will continue to keep a close eye on her progression and performance throughout the high school season.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='769212' first='Lilly' last='Fultz']</strong> (Gulf Coast) – 5'10 Wing/Forward – Class of 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Top 2025 at the showcase.  Great size, great skill and overall offensive game.  Her length from the perimeter really stands out in a showcase format where she is one of younger players in gym, playing against players 1-2 years older than her. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Michael Wholey</strong> is the lead scout for Florida Prep Girls Hoop Florida and a former division one Assistant Coach at American University, University of Memphis, and Georgia Tech.&nbsp; Wholey and the rest of the Prep Girls Hoop staff, seek to cover the entire state of player, keeping subscribers up to date with player evaluations, recruiting info, and statewide news.&nbsp; Our audience often supplies us with some of our best information.&nbsp; If you have any information on players, teams, or statewide news in the state of Florida, emailing Michael Wholey at <a href="mailto:WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com">WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com</a> or DM him through Twitter or Instagram @WholeyPrepHoops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->