Illinois Freshman Showcase: Team 9 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 9.</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">emme hernandez was elected to second 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>[player_tooltip player_id='743588' first='Ariana' last='Harris'] | 5'4 G | Lane Tech College Prep</strong> - A smaller guard with tons of energy. She can knockdown the outside shot and finds ways to hit the paint as well.</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='743625' first='Molly' last='Hennessy'] | 5'6 G | Marist</strong> - A player who knows how to space the floor even when the ball isn't in her hands. She moves along the perimeter but never clogs up in area. </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='743635' first='Shauna' last='Jones'] | 5'9 F | Rockford Lutheran -</strong> Strong frame who can be effective on both sides of the ball. She showed her ability to stand her ground in the post when defending, and some solid footwork on the offensive side.</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='728005' first='Samantha' last='Austin'] | 5'9 F | Nazareth Academy -</strong> An active and tough defender who excels on the glass. Her ability to make plays from the post and perimeter are present as well. She can finish at the rim, and can stretch the floor when needed.</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='743740' first='Olivia' last='King'] | 5'3 G | Lincoln Way East </strong>- A confident shooter who seems to not get disgruntled after a coupe mistakes. She plays the game with tons of energy and a has a scrappy side as well. </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='743591' first='Avery' last='Mullaghy'] | 5'3 G | Marist</strong> - Tons of potential is attached to Avery. She is explosive on the drive, has a tight handle and can play just as well off the ball as she does with it. Defensively the energy and effort was always there. A difference maker for Team 9 </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->