Illinois Freshman Showcase: Team 5 Review (Undefeated)

<!-- 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 players split into 10 teams. Here's a break down of Team 5.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","level":4,"style":{"typography":{"textTransform":"uppercase","fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"700"}},"textColor":"primary"} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color" style="font-style:italic;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='625200' first='Paityn' last='London'] &amp; Jillian Murray were elected as First Team Standouts</span></em>.</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>[player_tooltip player_id='736757' first='Journey' last='Johnson'] | 5'7 G | Normal Community West - </strong>One of the most athletic girls on the court during each game, Journey showed her ability to push the ball in traffic, get to and finish at the rim.. while also the versatility to guard multiple positions. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Rose Cosme | 5'7 G | Marist -</strong> A lengthy guard that crashed the boards, starts the fast break and seems to always make the best decision for that possession. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Aaliyah Taylor | 5'9 W | Indian Trail and Academy - </strong>Plays the game bigger than she's listed, Taylor is active, verstaile and not afraid to dive for the ball, or crash the boards when traffic is in the middle. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>McKenna Bloodworth | 5'11 W | Wheaton Warrenville South -</strong> A mobile post who has the potential to be a a impactful player for her HS. The size is there, the form is apparent, and she has solid footwork on the block.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Emersen Mcmannis | 5'5 G | Oswego East -</strong>An ultra aggressive guard that seems to love the physical aspect of the game. Emerson defends the ball well and has a solid handle that allows her to maneuver through traffic. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Maddie Kelly | 5'9 G | Lincoln Way East</strong> <strong>-</strong> A lefty who has a clean, and repetitive release. She can knockdown shots from beyond the arc, make plays for teammates while also showing focus on the defensive end. Strong potential. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->