PGH Showcase Preview PT1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prepgirlshoops showcase is approaching, and there are a lot of fantastic names I want to highlight. Over the next few weeks, I will break down players mainly in the 2024-2026 showcase on September 2nd.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["644092"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='735840' first='Abby' last='Beddis'] is a fantastic two-way basketball player. She shoots the ball well and takes pride in being a good defender. Abby has excellent hands and is a high-IQ defender. Abby is already a good offensive player, but if she can score more consistently one-on-one, it'll make an already high-level player more dangerous.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["238899"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='238899' first='Nadia' last='Simpson'] is a fantastic all-around PG. She has a really nice handle and is a terrific passer. She is a leader on the court, and her energy and commitment on the defensive end go a long way. Nadia can shoot the ball well and is the total package.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["364761"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Ava's improvements this summer will go a long way in determining her role for PVI. The showcase on September 2nd will be a good measuring stick to see where she is. Despite her size, Ava scores well in the paint as a driver and has a fantastic floater. She is a good shooter and knows how to create offense for herself and others.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["602747"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='602747' first='Ella' last='Mahaffey'] has good size for a point guard and is just an all-around solid player. She's smart and a solid defender. She uses her strength and athleticism to get into the paint and put up points. People always say she is more athletic than defenders realize, but now people have caught on and still have problems stopping her at the rim. And her jump shot is good enough for teams to respect it. 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Ava is a high-level shooter and a tremendous athlete for her age. She is high IQ and is very complete on offense. Ava is someone to watch not only this weekend but moving forward in general.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["735525"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"The other freshman I wanted to preview is [player_tooltip player_id='735525' first='Amaya' last='Ramey']. Amaya has gotten a lot of buzz recently because of her performance at the 50for50 camp. Amaya is a fantastic point guard with a phenomenal understanding of the game. She can score all over the court and runs an offense terrifically. 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