Top 250 Expo: Team 2 Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saturday, the gym was flooded with coaches. The teams were loaded with talent and Team Two was no exception. Here are the girls who led Team Two to an undefeated day at the Top 250!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["614704"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":771733,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"2026 PG [player_tooltip player_id='614704' first='Kayla' last='Hairston'] of Goodrich was a huge name heading into the Top 250 and she showed exactly why on Saturday. One of her most impressive u0022wowu0022 moments on the day was when she ripped through a defender baseline and finished a contested right hand layup high off the glass on a post defender. She scored at all three levels and applied ball pressure against other top guards. 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Demi drove hard to the hoop from the top of the key, forcing a foul and then hit her free throw. She created offensive buckets for teammates using her vision and passing ability. Demi can handle the ball with elite control using moves like the behind the back snap. She was one of the most complete prospects on the court making assists, scoring, and playing exceptional pressure defense. Demi is a prospect who will continue making waves this winter.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["502309"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_player_featured_image":771739,"_player_evaluations_2_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"2026 SG [player_tooltip player_id='502309' first='Lilly' last='Thelen'] had one of the most impressive days of any prospect at the Top 250 Expo Saturday. Lilly showed up to make a statement Saturday and was heard loud and clear by all in attendance. She did everything for her team, crashing the boards hard, scoring at will from all three levels, finding open teammates, and forcing turnovers with pressure. Lilly had a relentless motor on the court all day and she stood out as one of the brightest stars at the showcase.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://x.com/LillyThelen[/embed]","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":771747,"_player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='771873' first='Ariyana' last='James']-Benson","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"Lansing Waverly","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_3_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"2025 CG [player_tooltip player_id='771873' first='Ariyana' last='James']-Benson used her length to cause havoc for opponents on both ends of the floor. She had a fast burst of speed and the ball handling control to split through defenders and draw contact for a foul. Ariyana drove past her defender and finished with her left in traffic. She used a punch step to create space on a jumper and finished another drive with a pro hop: wow. Ariyana had an endless motor resulting in help side blocks and deflections. She is an outstanding prospect who should be on some radars after the Top 250 Expo.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://x.com/_ariyanajames[/embed]","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_4_player_details_player_name":"Aubrin Miller","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_4_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_4_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_4_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_4_player_details_school":"Lakeland","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_4_player_details_club_team":"North Wolfpack","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_4_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_4_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"2026 CG Aubrin Miller of Lakeland made some clutch shots for her team at the Top 250 Expo on Saturday. Aubrin hit a corner 3 point shot off a BLOB and scored 3's off the dribble and off the catch. She keeps her head up to see the defense and find open teammates. There were a few times she fired the ball with a one handed throw to get it to an awaiting teammate and she will continue to do great things for the Lakeland Eagles this winter.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://x.com/aubrinmiller3[/embed]","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["260501"],"_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":"2024 [player_tooltip player_id='260501' first='Katelyn' last='Baney'] put together a good day at the Top 250 Expo on Saturday. She showed the quickness to force turnovers on the ball and had an impressive contested drive finish at the rim. Katelyn can handle the ball with confidence and hit a pull up 3 pointer from the top of the key. She displayed a nifty shot-fake wide dribble pull up jumper. She has the size and footwork to be a threat in the low or high post and the range to stretch defense to the perimeter. Katelyn is definitely a prospect to target as she heads into her finale at Paw Paw.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://x.com/katelyn_baney[/embed]","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["589743"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_player_featured_image":771749,"_player_evaluations_6_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"2025 Wing A.J Rickli from Paw Paw was in the zone on Saturday. She could not be stopped by anyone on the court and her motor was relentless on both ends of the court. A.J blocked shots and secured boards on the defensive end, while also making assists. She used high rips, low rips, various pivots, anything and everything she needed to score in the paint. A.J dominated on both sides of the ball and put together an exceptional day at the Top 250 Expo Saturday.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://x.com/AjRickli[/embed]","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["615163"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"2026 PF [player_tooltip player_id='615163' first='Lydia' last='Dickens'] from Royal Oak rebounded the ball with ferocity on Saturday. She matched up very well against other top posts in the game and was able to control the defensive boards and make help side blocks. Lydia sees the court well in the post and will find open teammates. She keeps herself in a good position to receive entry passes and has the touch to finish around the rim. Lydia is a post prospect we will look to see more of throughout her high school career.u003cbru003eu003cbru003e[embed]https://x.com/lydia_dickens[/embed]","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65119e40ca4b1"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Upcoming Events</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024-2029 UNCOMMITTED prospects who are looking to compete in an elite camp/showcase event with college coaches have the opportunity to register for the HEADLINERS INVITATIONAL happening on Nov. 12th at Great Lakes Christian College. Register using this&nbsp;<a href="https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?ID=254862">link</a>. Coach Bell from&nbsp;<a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/lapeer-county-cobras/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='715992' first='Lapeer' last='County Cobras']</strong></a>&nbsp;and Coach Kimbell from Great Lakes Christian College are organizing this event with media coverage by PGH scouts and film provided by SnipBack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 &amp; 2027 girls looking to join an independent travel team focusing on skill development and Michigan-based travel please email Coach Bell to attend open runs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":765474,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/Headliners-Invitational-at-GLCC.png?w=791" alt="" class="wp-image-765474" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">At the Buzzer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evan Bell</strong>&nbsp;is currently a scout for Prep Girls Hoops, Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach at Lapeer High School, and Director of<strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/lapeer-county-cobras/"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/lapeer-county-cobras/"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/program/lapeer-county-cobras/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='715992' first='Lapeer' last='County Cobras']</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>. Our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prepnetwork.com/frequently-asked-questions/">mission</a>&nbsp;at PGH is to cover as many athletes with D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO potential in the state as possible. If you have knowledge of a prospect off our radar, please DM Evan through Twitter @CoachEvanBell or email him at lapeercountycobras@gmail.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->