Top 250 Expo: Team 9 Review

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group boasted consistent defensive rotations and quick processing speeds, crashing the glass and helping early to stunt driving attempts.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='327672' first='Leila' last='Estrada'] - Skyview - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Estrada was especially productive with her role along in the backcourt, contributing on shot attempts all over the floor. The guard contributed to easy offensive possessions through her acute defensive reactions, deflecting passes and slowing down opponents at the point of attack. She was especially active in transition, getting out on the break quickly following rebounds and steals.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='761864' first='Isabelle' last='Johnston'] - Arapahoe - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnston possesses a strong frame, capable of guarding up against bigger opponents down low. She had active hands while away from the ball, deflecting a wide variety of passes and stunting opponent offensive flows.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='761872' first='Nala' last='Jordan'] - Northfield - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan proved effective along the perimeter, knocking down jumpers with ease, staying shot ready. She brought proactive help defense, getting into the paint early to force kick out passes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='510715' first='Cobelyn' last='Wiesner'] - Falcon - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wiesner played fast when possible, getting out on the break whenever possible. The guard was adept at playing fast in the fullcourt, keeping her eyes up for the next scoring opportunity.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='470963' first='Chloe' last='Pelster'] - Mullen - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pelster was an active offensive rebounder, hustling past the ball watching opponents. Pelster was active manipulating the ball on drives, bringing it high or low to get through help defense on driving attempts.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='356501' first='Ligia' last='Thortvedt'] - Denver East - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thortvedt possesses quick reaction speeds on the defensive end, asserting herself as a helper more often than not. She proved effective guarding up against opposing post threats, taking bumps while maintaining a proactive position versus her opponent. Should opponents attempt to wall off driving lanes, Thortvedt kept her head up, awaiting the right opportunity for a passing lane to a cutter.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='329363' first='Ryker' last='Thomas'] - Mullen - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas did especially well crashing the glass, bringing a constant motor for the team. Proving consistent finding a box out, she utilized her low center of gravity to move opponents away. Equally adept as a floor spacer, Thomas knocked down a few jumpers on the day, largely coming off the catch.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495910' first='Olivia' last='Loveland'] - Castle View - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Loveland was effective under a variety of circumstances, capable of scoring in and outside the paint. She contributed on a few left handed layups, fairly balanced opportunities from self-created attempts and off-ball movement. Although effective at leveraging her abilities around the paint, Loveland was effective around the perimeter, knocking down a few threes off the catch. Another aspect of Loveland's impact came from defensive rebounds, finding a body and hustling into position.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='374160' first='Mason' last='Borcherding'] - Legend - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Borcherding was a highly impactful scoring threat inside the arc, boasting consistent touch on contested layups around the rim. The forward possesses a relentless motor on the glass, seemingly grabbing an equal dose of rebounds on either end of the floor. Proving effective scoring with either hand, Borcherding complements her soft touch with a refined pivot game, capable of leveraging space for finishes under many opponents. Her continued progression as a physical post defender will be intriguing, potentially adding to her diverse portfolio.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->