Top 250 Expo - Team One Evaluations

By Michael Wholey 9/29/23 2:00 PM EST   The Prep Girls Hoops Florida Top 250 Expo took place this past weekend, we break down the performances from the players on team one.      [player_tooltip player_id='773801' first='Jayden' last='Presser'] 5'8 Guard (American Heritage Delray / [program_tooltip program_id='713632' first='Wellington' last='Wolves']) – Class of 2026   Presser is an aggressive and confident perimeter player who wants to catch and shoot from the wing.  She is a 3-point threat with great range and helps space the floor and is dangerous when left open!     [player_tooltip player_id='430252' first='Phantasia' last='Lauriston'] 5'8 Guard (Viera HS / [program_tooltip program_id='713109' first='East' last='Coast United']) – Class of 2025   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/Phantasia-Lauriston-575-1T8A0032-1.jpg?w=754" alt="" class="wp-image-774721" style="width:171px;height:233px" width="171" height="233" /></figure>     Lauriston has an extremely strong build and a versatile skill set playing both the wing and forward position.  Lauriston likes to play off a shot fake and take it to the rim and get to the free throw line often.  She does a good job squaring up to the rim and looks to attack the rim off the bounce.  She played very consistent in all games and stood out as one of the top performers at the event – she did everything on both ends of the court and was productive and efficient.        [player_tooltip player_id='765154' first='Tabitha' last='Vega'] 5'10 Wing / Forward (Bloomingdale Sr HS / [program_tooltip program_id='715943' first='Southeast' last='United']) – Class of 2024   Vega is a long, wiry wing / forward who found spots to contribute.   She is a tweener that is working on her handles and appears to be transitioning from a front court player to a perimeter player.  As her confidence and skill set grows, so will her impact on the court.      [player_tooltip player_id='743362' first='Lavin' last='Savage'] 5'3 Guard (Impact Christian Acad. / [program_tooltip program_id='713109' first='East' last='Coast United'] N. Florida) – Class of 2025   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/Lavin-Savage-604-1T8A0132-1.jpg?w=736" alt="" class="wp-image-774720" style="width:183px;height:254px" width="183" height="254" /></figure>     Savage is a small guard who struggled vs pressure in the early parts of the event but as the event continued, her confidence grew, and she handled the ball and pressure more effectively.  She knocked down open 3s as well as found opportunities to get to rim.  She gave consistent effort on the offensive and defensive ends of the floor and was an impact rebounder from the perimeter position.          [player_tooltip player_id='426367' first='Emily' last='Gamon'] 5'7 Guard (Doral Academy / [program_tooltip program_id='713628' first='G' last='Nation']) – Class of 2024   Gamon is a long, dynamic guard with good 1v1 moves that she effectively used to get to the rim early and often.  Game stood out as one of the top players on the court with her smart play and her selective aggressiveness.  She is cocky and confident, and plays with a bit of flash showcasing some no look and behind the back passes in transition.   Gamon was definitely one of most talented players at expo and has a ton of potential!        [player_tooltip player_id='773804' first='Niana' last='Hill'] 5'8 Guard (Palm Bay / [program_tooltip program_id='713109' first='East' last='Coast United'] Navy) – Class of 2024   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/Niana-Hill-633-1T8A0100-1.jpg?w=781" alt="" class="wp-image-774719" style="width:184px;height:241px" width="184" height="241" /></figure>     Hill is a strong perimeter player who can play multiple perimeter positions at both the guard and wing spots.  She has a strong, compact build with a solid mid-range game and the ability to take to the rim off the bounce.  She is an aggressive perimeter player who rebounded the ball well and stood out as one of the most aggressive players.  Her broad shoulders are utilized when she has the ball in the paint – her mass, build, and strength all help her draw and absorb contact and finish in the paint vs contact and traffic.          [player_tooltip player_id='765151' first='Jayla' last='Greene'] 5'4 Guard (River Ridge / [program_tooltip program_id='713235' first='Ultimate' last='Warriors']) – Class of 2024   Greene is a strong guard who played extremely hard and hustled all the way over the court.  She is an unselfish player who knocked down open 3s.  She is a very willing post passer who looked to feed players on the low block and get her teammates involved.      [player_tooltip player_id='746624' first='Leandrea' last='McCloud'] 6'2 Forward (Edward H. White / Julian Wood Academy) – Class of 2025   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/Leandrea-McCloud-578-1T8A0043.jpg?w=817" alt="" class="wp-image-774722" style="width:183px;height:228px" width="183" height="228" /></figure>       McCloud stood out for her length and impact in the paint.  She is a long post, who finished well in paint.  She is an active, live, bouncy athlete who uses her length well.  Her slender build, with her long legs and high hips has a huge upside.  The lefty stood out as one of the top front court players at the Top 250 Expo.        [player_tooltip player_id='765155' first='Faith' last='Durden'] 5'7 Guard (Lawton Chiles) – Class of 2024   Unfortunately, Faith injured her ankle early in the showcase and was not able to participate for a majority of the games.      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 9/29/23 2:00 PM EST