Future Stars Shine at Run 4 Roses Classic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over 1400 teams made for a big crowd at the Kentucky Expo Center. Sometimes the venue can be so intimidating that it creates anxiety and an inability to perform like normal. In this article, We look at some of the young ballers who played well on during Run 4 Roses Cllassic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='400818' first='Kennedi' last='Tatum'] played varsity as a 7th grader and it shows on the court. Leading a fast break and then backing up with a behind the back dribble and then a crossover and between the leg dribble, followed by a pinpoint pass to the open teammate was all that was needed. Tatum can also shoot the three and does so with great confidence. She also can get to the rim with a lightening quick first step. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":707988,"width":358,"height":235,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/IMG_1333-Medium-crop-513x337-1688902382-crop-228x150-1688902413.jpeg?w=227" alt="" class="wp-image-707988" width="358" height="235" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='400817' first='Londyn' last='Tatum'] was a force on the ball court as the young guard handled the ball and stared into the face of presssure of defense and presses with great composure. Tatum was also special in transition on both sidesblnof the court. She can run all game long and wreaks havoc in the process. Like her triplet sister Kennedi, Tatum played varsity as a 7th grader and played well. That experience prepared her for everything the Run 4 Roses had to offer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was a special treat watching the young players from <strong>Duval Elite (Cover Photo)</strong> handle the big time experience of playing in Run 4 the Roses. These young ballers have put the work in and it showed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='708143' first='Kendall' last='Proffitt'] (below) was "money" at Run 4 Roses Classic. Proffitt shot the three at a high rate . She also shot it from every angle on the floor and in all situations, including in transition. Proffitt also showed an ability to also get to the rim. In the process, the young baller showed why she is one of the up and coming stars on the First Coast. The shooting guard Proffitt also handled the ball well, showing the versatility to run the point at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":707637,"width":385,"height":289,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/IMG_0931-Medium.jpeg?w=640" alt="" class="wp-image-707637" width="385" height="289" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='708144' first='Jocelyn' last='Hoffman'] (below) played very well and put on a point guard clinic at times. Her ball handling skills are already elitelite and she can get anywhere on the court she wants to. At Run 4 Roses Classic, Hoffman also shot the ball well from behind the three point line. The young point guard also stood out on the defensive end as well with suffocating on-ball defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":707655,"width":406,"height":305,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/IMG_0934-Medium.jpeg?w=640" alt="" class="wp-image-707655" width="406" height="305" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='912252' first='Naomi' last='Gill'] (below) balled out on defense, putting the clamps on anyone she defended. Gill was a thief on the court, taking it from the dribbler in broad daylight. In one game, Gill had 4 steal. She knew how to convert the steals to points and did so with great speed. No balls are safe around Gill, so point guards better be aware. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":707588,"width":364,"height":273,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/IMG_0928-Medium-1.jpeg?w=640" alt="" class="wp-image-707588" width="364" height="273" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='515056' first='Lorena' last='Faber'] did some nice things in the paint at Run 4 Roses Classic. The young center was not afraid to mix it up in the paint and she earned every point she got on the floor. Faber was also a good rebounder on both ends of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->