Top 250 Expo: Team 12 Review

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boasting a blend of high IQ facilitators and versatile forwards, this group had great chemistry out of the gates.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495885' first='Kniyah' last='Dumas'] - Highlands Ranch - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dumas was a staunch perimeter defender, quickly shifting her hips and repositioning her feet to take away space from opposing ball handlers. Either on or off the ball, Dumas is especially active pressuring opponents. As a downhill scorer, she is very quick with the ball, capable of scoring through contests and keeping the handle going through traffic.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='361569' first='Alyssa' last='Ramos'] - Doherty - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":761771,"width":242,"height":159,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/alyssa-ramos-crop-2949x1936-1694546789.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-761771" style="width:242px;height:159px" width="242" height="159" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ramos was an assertive point of attack defender along the perimeter, possessing quick reaction speeds. She did well maintaining a proactive position versus opposing guards, utilizing steals to catapult offensive possessions. While on offense, she was a constant scoring threat while attacking downhill, attacking quickly off the catch. It should also be noted that Ramos is among the most productive rebounders, regardless of position from this event.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='510713' first='Gracie' last='Ward'] - Holy Family - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ward was an excellent lead ball handler, making difficult passes appear easy. She did an excellent job handling the ball in traffic, changing speeds on ball screens to put the defense in a difficult position. She did a great job getting deep into the paint, facilitating easy shot attempts for teammates.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495914' first='Peyton' last='Hall'] - East (WY) - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hall was active getting into the paint, scoring through contact on a number of occasions. She even stretched out the floor on a few occasions, knocking down primarily spot-ups from beyond the arc.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brynlie Hadenfeldt - Prairie (IA) - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hadenfeldt is a sturdy guard who boasts plenty of versatility on the offensive end of the floor, contributing on shots all over. Capable of out muscling opposing guards in the post, she used her pivot to free up space for tight finishes around the rim. Although notably effective inside, Hadenfeldt showed promise stretching out the floor, knocking down a few spot-up threes. The guard brings a diverse offensive portfolio, certainly someone worth watching down the line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='327662' first='Delainey' last='Miller'] - Cherokee Trail - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller was among the most impactful rebounders at this event, boasting notable mobility and strength on the glass. She brings excellent footwork in the post, effective at getting to turnaround fadeaways in tight traffic. She brings value as a shotmaker in the mid-range, proactive making difficult shots under tight pressure. Her impact as a rebounder and multi-positional defender cannot go overlooked, bringing notable versatility with Cherokee Trail next season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='374159' first='Lydia' last='Flowers'] - Air Academy - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Flowers will be an impactful forward with Air Academy, boasting a high IQ and notable offensive versatility. She contributed on a few one handed outlet passes, right on the money, setting up easy layups for teammates. She has continued to embrace her shooting ability along the arc, knocking down a few spot-up threes.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495930' first='Trinitee' last='Holmes'] - Burlington - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":761769,"width":233,"height":152,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/trinitee-crop-2949x1936-1694546725.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-761769" style="width:233px;height:152px" width="233" height="152" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holmes brought value on both ends of the floor, providing notable value as a playmaker with the ball. Standing right around 5'11, the tall guard was capable of attacking downhill, leveraging her height to see above the defense and make high level passing reads. She is an effective downhill scorer, capable of pulling up for mid-range shot attempts or scoring with either hand at the rim. Defensively, the guard swatted away quite a few opponent shot attempts, having no trouble being physical if necessary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->