Illinois Freshman Showcase: Team 3 Review

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">This past weekend freshman prospects from all across Illinois arrived to our Freshman Showcase to display their skills. The event featured around 100 prospects split into 10 teams. Here's a break down of Team 3.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","level":4,"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"600","textTransform":"uppercase"}},"textColor":"primary"} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color" style="font-style:italic;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase">London Davis was elected to First Team All-Showcase</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Ellie Guyette| 5'4 G | </strong>Marist - A scrappy and locked in defender. Guyette just seemed to be wherever the ball was, and consistently made plays especially when she was doubled. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Lexie Flisak | 5'6 G | Marist</strong> - A strong handle, great length and the ability to make a play out of any situation. Flisak dealt with ball pressure with a non phased attitude, and consistently made plays on the defensive end as well. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Hayden Hodges | 5'6 G | Yorkville -</strong> Hodges plays the game with great pace and concentration. She is accurate with her passes and can make plays from all angles. Lots of potential. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='642885' first='Tiara' last='Williams'] | 5'7 G | Morgan Park -</strong> Athletic, explosive and built with a ton of energy. Williams covered the entire court with her aggression from the start and ending to each game.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Avery Dodge | 5'9 W | Normal Community West</strong> - On almost every possession Avery was the main vocalist. She communicates in a positive way. She plays much bigger than she's listed and has the strength to finish around the rim. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='732509' first='Ellie' last='Noble'] | 5'11 W | Glenbard West </strong>- The size, the quick first step and the strength allows Noble to be effective in a multitude of ways. She showed her presence on the boards, her ability to take and make shots at a strong rate, and control the ball in the open floor. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Carmela Reyes | 5'3 G | Hoffman Ignite</strong> - A player who spaces the floor well. Reyes has the confidence to take and make the deep three.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='630885' first='Ava' last='Johnson'] | 6'2 F | Bradley-Bourbonnais - </strong>Active and present on the boards. Defensively, her size allows her to be a paint protector. She alters shots, gets timely blocks as well. She also showed signs of being able to stretch floor </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->