Music City Showdown- Saturday AM Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of the players who I liked from the games held Saturday morning at the PGH Music City Showdown held this weekend in Franklin, Tennessee. Reminder the all-tournament teams will be out Monday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='421390' first='Quinn' last='Johnston'], STARS Basketball Nashville UA Rise 24</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":646628,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/63515ED9-0620-425F-B1AA-447F6EE2717C.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-646628" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has good range from behind the arc and can get position off the pass. Able to put the ball on the floor and drive to the rim, not afraid of contact and can finish at the basket well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='557013' first='Emily' last='Hunter'], STARS Basketball Nashville UA Rise 24</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":646629,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/8CAC15B1-C48E-4284-BE37-27E09F1208F2.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-646629" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6-7, she does a good job at controlling the paint. Defensively, she has a long wingspan that could block and alter shots. Continually working on her game, her size makes her an immediate threat and has opened eyes from coaches at the next level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='418066' first='Destiny' last='Scott'], [program_tooltip program_id='716202' first='Overtime' last='Performance'] 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":646630,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/6A75ED0F-139E-4423-B667-6F45EFB193D2.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-646630" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong around the rim with good footwork and soft hands. Very smooth with a fluid shot, can score from mid range. Athletic and active. Great court vision, finds the best shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amelia Richardson, STARS Basketball Nashville UA Rise 2025&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":646631,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/47539BB9-0BCF-428B-AE3A-637C4D2088D0.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-646631" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good finisher at the rim, handles things in the paint. Can cut to the rim and take the pass to score.&nbsp; Can seal her opponent. Good work ethic from what I saw, continuing to improve her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maddie Walter, JSI Elite 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Makes her presence felt in the paint, a solid offensive rebounder. She is a strong, physical kid who can mix it up and score at the rim. Can lead the break with the rebound outlet, runs the floor well and scores at the other end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='810612' first='Mary' last='Elizabeth Fox'], STARS Basketball Nashville UA Rise 2025</strong>&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":646632,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/6A239E84-AF2F-4C60-8389-8750FCFFD65F.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-646632" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I think she is a sleeper with good handles. Her defense really causes problems. She plays with a lot of fire and a high motor. He has a pretty smooth game, excellent passer, and can push tempo.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Micah Colson, JSI Elite 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good floor presence and court awareness. Good leader as a point guard. Can score from the perimeter. She's really a solid guard who can put the ball on the floor and get to the rim.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='502129' first='Kayley' last='Benningfield'], [program_tooltip program_id='712782' first='Richmond' last='Heat'] 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":646663,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/tempImagep3egrI-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1682787654.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-646663" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Definitely a rising star as she is in the class of 2027 and starts varsity on her high school team in Kentucky.&nbsp; Mechanical and mature for her age. Continuing to get experience.&nbsp;The future for her should be bright with a good ceiling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='329443' first='Ella' last='DeYoung'], STARS Basketball Nashville Premier 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":646666,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/tempImagewVmKZ1-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1682787728.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-646666" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does a good job of popping off the screen and has good range. Good moves and able to create different ways for her team. Smooth midrange game. Works hard and puts out good effort. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->