Minnesota Top 250 Expo: Best of Team #9

Another impressive group of gym rats took to the hardwood at the Prep Girls Hoops Top 250 Expo on Oct. 7 to show off all the hard work they've put in leading up to the event. Once again, they did not disappoint. Here's to Team #9!   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/Ashlee-Williamson-1.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-783287" /></figure>   Ashlee Williamson - Representing North Dakota, I am quite sure the players in Minnesota are happy they don't have to see this sharp shooter during the regular high school season. Standing all of 5'2, Williamson shot the 3 ball as well as anyone in the gym, and there were some respected snipers in the house. The 2025 guard is not a one-trick pony as she also has great vision in transition and pushes the ball ahead for easy buckets.   [player_tooltip player_id='778895' first='Hailey' last='Walbon'] - The 2025 [program_tooltip program_id='712362' first='Legacy' last='Hoops'] Elite guard (pictured above) has been turning some heads en route to establishing herself as a premier point guard entering her junior season at STMA. Much like her predecessor [player_tooltip player_id='773415' first='Emma' last='Hanson'], Wilbon is small but mighty. At the Expo she broke the defense down continuously while getting to her patent floater and pull-up jump shot. She's a pest on defense harassing ball-handlers and darting in passing lanes stealing errant passes like a thief in the night. Wilbon has really made a case for herself with the elevation of her overall game and should be in line for significant varsity minutes during the 2023-2024 high school campaign.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/Nora-E.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-784345" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='502570' first='Nora' last='Eddleman'] - Eddleman seems to just get better every time we see her. Her defensive prowess is what initially stands out as she picks up full court, talks on defense and was just very active at the Expo. She seemed comfortable with the ball in hand and kept her head up and eyes moving looking to make plays when the opportunity presented itself. The 2026 [program_tooltip program_id='713420' first='Minnesota' last='Diamond Elite'] guard is in a deep program at Wayzata, so it's inevitable that her game will continue to grow and we're here for it!   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/Mia-Banks.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-784346" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='502550' first='Mia' last='Banks'] - Sky's the limit for this 2026 sniper out of Rochester Mayo representing [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] Elite. Currently perched at 67th in our 2026 Prep Girls Hoops rankings, Banks continued her ascendancy as she showed her range and overall play-making ability at the Expo from start to finish. You could just feel the confidence exuding from her as she used her 5'10 frame to shoot over the top of defenders, grab tough rebounds and get after it on the defensive end. Word on the street is that Banks loves to work, and by the looks of her gains, who am I to disagree.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/Jessica-H.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-784412" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='773409' first='Jessica' last='Haux'] - Representing the class of 2026 and suiting up for Crossfire Gee and Wayzata, Haux uses her long 5'10 frame to effortlessly get up and down the court. She stretches the defense with her range and keeps opponents on their heels as she is constantly moving without the ball. New to our 2026 rankings, Haux has the frame to be an impact player on both sides of the ball. Improving her ability to beat defenders off the bounce and bang a little bit more in the paint will make Jessica a force to be reckoned with!   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/Emerson-I-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1697160125.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-785347" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='782556' first='Emerson' last='Ingvalson'] - Two things that stood out to me while watching Ingvalson is her ability to push pace under control and how much of a willing communicator she is. It's very tough to get players to talk on the court, especially when put in unfamiliar situations. She also did a great job of keeping the ball moving and took her opportunities when they presented themselves. The [program_tooltip program_id='712352' first='Air' last='Minnesota'] product is a born leader and looks to help her Spring Grove High School squad etch a few more W's in the win column this upcoming winter.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/Taylor-D-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1697160187.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-785350" /></figure>     [player_tooltip player_id='782571' first='Taylor' last='Dirkes'] - At the Expo, Dirkes played to her strengths, which included creating off the bounce to get into the paint, knocking down deep 3's and getting after it on the defensive end. Quick feet and a good feel for the game keeps this [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] West guard in the thick of the action as she was all over the court during the Expo. Dirkes has an extremely quick catch and release from behind the arc and uses screens to get open as well as anyone I've seen in the 2025 class. Looking forward to Dirkes lighting it up for Osakis this upcoming high school season.

Another impressive group of gym rats took to the hardwood at the Prep Girls Hoops Top 250 Expo on Oct. 7 to show off all the hard work they've put in leading up to the event. Once again, they did not disappoint. Here's to Team #9!