GameChangers- Rising Stars at the 2k23!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>This content series is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://gc.com/home/football?utm_source=prepredzone&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=2022prepredzone&amp;utm_content=gamechangeroftheevent&amp;utm_term=partner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GameChanger</a>&nbsp;– The Official Scorekeeping, Stats, Team Management &amp; Technology Partner of Prep Girls Hoops.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of the 2027 standouts I saw this weekend in the 14U age group at the 2k23 event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='882247' first='Toni' last='Escobedo'] - [program_tooltip program_id='715993' first='NWI' last='Select']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does a nice job of anticipating things on defense, she can step in front of the play and play aggressively. Once she continues to grow and mature, her game should get better.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kalima Montes - Rice Platinum Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good handles and smooth moves around the basket. Floater in the paint and can play through contact. Capable of scoring from the perimeter also.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='882305' first='Ramiyah' last='Puckett']&nbsp; - [program_tooltip program_id='715894' first='Angels' last='Basketball'] Club 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Athletic, shifty guard with good handles. Can play fast and create. Good floor leader with a lot of years to work on her craft. Has a&nbsp;nice running floater on the paint.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lexi Flisak - EBA Select</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":724260,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImagel75jmz-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1690156174.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-724260" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great pressure defender from the point guard spot. Quick and active hands causes mistakes and opportunities. She will harass her opponent into turnovers. Anticipates and reads well and has a quick step to the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rose Cosme - EBA Select</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":724262,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImageCc6LKY-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1690156286.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-724262" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Athletic long and lanky, she can make plays at both ends of the floor, does a nice job at the rim, good body control, and a strong finisher. For her age she is very talented and I expect her to get better with her work ethic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Shantia Birth - [program_tooltip program_id='722514' first='Illinois' last='Lady Elite']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":724254,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImageAVyXlc-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1690156039.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-724254" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Extremely athletic and can defend both inside and out. Able to block shots for her size well, also can pressure the ball up top with quick&nbsp; hands. Has a good midrange shot. She is all over the court. Can anticipate the game well, has a good future in the game with continued work.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lily Huffines - Mavericks Basketball Center</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":724244,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImages91Drn-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1690155738.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-724244" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She loves to push the ball in transition and can finish at the rim with a runner. For her age, she seems fundamental and plays the game under control.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Laila Jackson - Mavericks Basketball Center</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":724252,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImagek7Iylp-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1690155913.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-724252" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The more I watched her, the more I love her scrappiness in the game. She can knock down the perimeter shot, and she plays the game well.&nbsp;She puts the shot up quickly and is effective in a catch-and-shoot style. Good on-ball defender with pressure.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Macee Hogancamp - KEM Force</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":724218,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImageWJbQH1-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1690155335.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-724218" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good size and does a nice job pushing the ball in&nbsp; transition. Workhorse in the paint. Count on her to pressure the paint, boxing out and wearing&nbsp; down her opponent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kenzie Pederson - United&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":724225,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImageddzPof-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1690155459.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-724225" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does everything. Big rebounder, good post moves. Distributes the ball. Has good length. Tough kid, can play through the physical game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Grace Warborg - United&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":724232,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImageQefVVh-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1690155553.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-724232" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shooter!&nbsp; Great stroke behind the arc. Flashy with handles, great floor leader. Quick hands and deflects passes well. She is another younger player who I expect to make an impact this winter. Smart, heady and plays with a good motor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->