Top 10 Stand Outs at the PGH Florida Freshman Showcase

By Michael Wholey 8/28/23 7:00 PM EST   The PGH Florida Freshman Showcase took place earlier this month and some of the state's top Freshman assembled to compete against each other. Here are the top 10 stand outs at the event.     TOP GUARDS   [player_tooltip player_id='741737' first='Harmeni' last='Eugene']   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/395-Harmeni-Eugene.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-745129" style="width:101px;height:151px" width="101" height="151" /></figure>     Eugene stood out as one of the most athletic players at the event for her long, slender build with quick, explosive first step that she used to attack aggressively off the bounce and get to the rim. She is a great up-tempo player that loves to attack in transition and play downhill to hunt the paint. She was consistently one of the top players in every game she played throughout the day!     [player_tooltip player_id='741326' first='Natalia' last='Long']   Long stood out as one of the top 1 on 1 players, using her excellent handle and open court moves to attack off the bounce and get by her defender and into the paint consistently.  Her strong, solid build made her an extremely tough matchup and was one of the top scorers in every game she played.      Vanessa VanCott   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/394-Vanessa-VanCott.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-745137" style="width:130px;height:195px" width="130" height="195" /></figure>     VanCott was one of the most athletic and versatile guards at the showcase, who stood out as one of the top scorers and ballhandlers throughout the event. Her confidence with the basketball in her hands combined with her versatility to play multiple guard positions, made her one of the biggest standouts of the event! She scored at multiple levels and was one of the events top scorers!     [player_tooltip player_id='721469' first='Iniya' last='Reddicks']   Reddick is an elite level player who stood out for her well-rounded offensive skill set showcasing her ability to put the ball in the basket in a variety of ways.  She was one of the few players who attacked off the bounce, knocked down open 3s, scored in the paint, at the rim, as well as off mid-range pull ups.      [player_tooltip player_id='743517' first='Eadyn' last='Rivera']   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/421-Eadyn-Rivera.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-745140" style="width:113px;height:169px" width="113" height="169" /></figure>     Rivera stood out as one of the strongest perimeters players, playing tough and aggressive and competing on every possession! Her strength combined with her aggressive play was impressive and stood out amongst some of the top Freshman in the state. Her consistent effort and desire to win every possession all made her one of the events top performers and standouts.       TOP WINGS   [player_tooltip player_id='515089' first='Ameera' last='Kone']   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/406-Ameera-Kone.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-745117" style="width:120px;height:179px" width="120" height="179" /></figure>     Kone stood out for her body and size in a gym full of talented Freshman ballers, Kone height, build, and strength for upper level. Playing exclusively on the perimeter she was bigger and stronger than her opponents in every game and used to consistently be one of the top scorers. Her well-rounded offensive skill set was upper tier and made her a challenging offensive player to guard.       [player_tooltip player_id='221605' first='Alyssa' last='Hill']   Hill stood out as a versatile wing with great size and skill and her high basketball IQ and efficient play on the offensive end. Very few players in the showcase were able to impact the game in so many aspects of the game in such an efficient manner. Hill scored off the bounce, knocked down open 3s, move the ball with the pass and cutting to the rim without the ball. She was one of the top perimeter rebounders and shot an exceptional percentage from the field.     TOP FORWARDS   [player_tooltip player_id='248388' first='Jordyn' last='Baker']   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/407-Jordyn-Baker.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-745119" style="width:119px;height:178px" width="119" height="178" /></figure>     Baker stood out for her size and versatility, playing inside and out on both sides of the ball. She did not excel in any one area but was one of the most well-rounded players throughout the event and extremely consistent. She scored in the paint, rebounded on both ends, played extremely hard with consistent energy and competitiveness.       [player_tooltip player_id='400813' first='Asiana' last='McCreary']   In an event full of talented perimeter players, McCreary dominated down low and stood out for great size and ability to post up on the low block and score in the paint.  Standing out for her size and strength, she also showed her versatility and athleticism that are high level for a front court player.      [player_tooltip player_id='721486' first='Amaya' last='Canady']   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/422-Amaya-Canady.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-745109" style="width:126px;height:189px" width="126" height="189" /></figure>     Canady stood out as the biggest and strongest player at the event. Her presence down low, and in the paint was gigantic and allow her to dominate the interior. She was one of the events top rebounders and low post scorers, making her almost impossible to guard when securing position in the paint and on the block.       Michael Wholey is the lead scout for Florida Prep Girls Hoop Florida and a former division one Assistant Coach at American University, University of Memphis, and Georgia Tech. Wholey and the rest of the Prep Girls Hoop staff, seek to cover the entire state of player, keeping subscribers up to date with player evaluations, recruiting info, and statewide news. Our audience often supplies us with some of our best information. If you have any information on players, teams, or statewide news in the state of Florida, emailing Michael Wholey at WholeyPrepHoops@gmail.com or DM him through Twitter or Instagram @WholeyPrepHoops.

By Michael Wholey 8/28/23 7:00 PM EST