The Legends-Top Performers-HS Division

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I only had a chance to cover the event on Saturday yet I caught quite a bit and here ya go</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Za'Kenya Thompson (2024) [program_tooltip program_id='715312' first='Houston' last='Lady Nets']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thompson has been a legitimate stock riser this season and will be added to the Top 100 plus on my next update around Octoberish. She has the pull-up jumper in the set and the stop-and-pop in transition but her outrebounding taller players consistently speaks volumes about her desire. Her on-the-ball pressure baseline to baseline was solid, especially after she had just arrived from a college camp but she is one of those "you won't outwork me" type of player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Treasure Emeh (2024) [program_tooltip program_id='715312' first='Houston' last='Lady Nets']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emeh also took her game to another level and watching her progression from the start of the PGH Circuit until now has been a joy. She applies baseline to baseline pressure but she also defends strongly in the halfcourt. Her first step can leave the defender cemented as she blows by them with ease but her body control on her acrobatic finishes keeps a smile on my face. Her pull-up was on, and her court vision got her teammates good looks </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1092109' first='Taiya' last='Kikunga'] (2025) [program_tooltip program_id='715312' first='Houston' last='Lady Nets']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kikungs has also elevated her game since the CLUB SEASON started and she has been consistently one of the top inside players in the PGH Dynasty Region, I can say that because I actually pay attention but her power in the paint was always there yet she has polished several of her inside skills including her "hands and footwork" yet her powerful finishes has been a huge plus. She also rebounds and runs the floor on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='692431' first='Kyndall' last='Roberts'] (2026) [program_tooltip program_id='715312' first='Houston' last='Lady Nets']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roberts has been one of my most pleasant surprises this season as the last time I caught her with a team that doesn't turn in rosters, it was something to see her come off the bench and drop multiple three pointers to help her team win early on the circuit. She has continued to show her explosiveness off the dribble as well as on the ball defense, yeah she plays the passing lane but her court vision and energy are huge assets to her game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='674630' first='Khloe' last='Vaughn'] (2024) [program_tooltip program_id='715346' first='Houston' last='United'] Chuck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vaughn has shown progression each season since I saw her in elementary school and her poise under pressure is what immediately told me she was on her way. She understands how to control the tempo, her BB-IQ is high, and she also does a good job of getting hers "in the flow". Don't get anything twisted because, in the blink of an eye, she can take a game over offensively dropping the mid to long range as well as scoring off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='674625' first='Camryn' last='Beck'] (2024) [program_tooltip program_id='715346' first='Houston' last='United'] Chuck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beck started the season as one of the most underrated players in the state and ended it being one of the top that I've seen. One more time, I love the "on the court" progression and although her being long and athletic, which is the base, she kept adding. The timing to block shots and rebounding was always there, and so was her scoring around the basket yet her jumper added more fuel to the fire as she dropped it consistently </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='793223' first='Alexis' last='Duhon'] (2024) [program_tooltip program_id='715346' first='Houston' last='United'] Chuck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Duhon has been one of the best mid to long-range shooters I have seen multiple times this season and watching her shoot it with confidence and knocking it down is one of the main reasons I'm adding her to the Top 100 the next go-round. She not only wants the ball in pressure situations, she also delivers and that's usual while being contested. Her defense was solid, and so was her rebounding</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evonne Sidney (2024) [program_tooltip program_id='715346' first='Houston' last='United'] Chuck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sidney has also elevated her game, not only since I first started watching her play but after I suggested she get a Twitter account. You won't outwork her, on either end and she's passionate about her defense as she steps up to the challenge. She dives for loose balls in the air as well as on the floor but her powerful first step enables her to score off the dribble, yet she can drop the mid to long-range as well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kiana Vega (2026) [program_tooltip program_id='715346' first='Houston' last='United'] Chuck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vega missed the cut for the Top 100 yet she'll slice by many when I add her on the next update, I was impressed the first time I saw her this season yet she kept showing me something different. She's heady, has nice moves around the basket, and finishes with either hand, after contact but she also can score off the dribble, yes after contact. Her pull-up jumper is nice and she rebounds on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Xania Berry (Team Stan 7)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Berry is an athletic guard that used her athleticism on both ends. She defended baseline to baseline as well as in the set but she also scored powerfully off the dribble. Her ballhandling and court vision were also nice</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ariel Alford (Team Stan 7)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alford is "long and athletic" and I'm not sure if I mentioned that's the base, if not, it is. Her timing to block shots was nice, she also went after everything off the rim. She showed nice moves around the basket and has a solid upside </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->