#PGHTop250ExpoGA: A Look Into Team 8

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">I had a chance to evaluate Team 8 at the #PGHTop250ExpoGA, and here are my thoughts on the squad and their performance…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":787812,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/Jessica-Fieldsjpg.jpg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-787812" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283846' first='Jessica' last='Fields']</strong> (6'1/F/'25/Mt. Paran) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: Jessica.Rae.Fields</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @JessicaF2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jessica played at a higher level than most of her opponents throughout camp. The combination of her skill level, ability to score the rock, and motor was just too much for over 95% of the other campers. Jessica has a strong body, can really bump down low, and seeks out contact on her way to the hoop, and defenders had a tough time dealing with her physicality and versatility. She utilizes bully ball at times to her advantage. On her physical drives, if she gets a half step past her defender and gets her shoulder into the defender, she is either going to score, draw the foul, or both. Jessica has the physical tools and potential to be a prospect over the next two years to really increase her stock. Look for more ink to be on Jessica a lot over the next year.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":787813,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/Lauryn-Cooperjpg.jpg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-787813" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='520249' first='Lauryn' last='Cooper']</strong> (5'5/PG/'26/Woodward Academy) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: the.reallauryncooper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @Laurynacooper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Lauryn is a quick and shifty guard who did a good job living in the paint throughout the day. She used her handles to get to wherever she wanted. When she got to her spots, particularly in the paint, she showed a nice touch with her runners and floaters. She has a quick first step, pushes pace, has good burst, and is a quick decision-maker off the bounce. She functions as a triple-threat player who can contribute as a shooter, passer, and driver. She has above-average passing vision and is a timely passer when distributing the rock.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":787814,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/Amorie-Strachanjpg.jpg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-787814" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='561797' first='Amorie' last='Strachan']</strong> (6'0/F/'25/New Manchester) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: Die4.4morie</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @AmorieNicole</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Amorie has positional size and is highly versatile on both ends of the floor. She often initiated offense and looked to score as a Point-Forward. She was aggressive off the bounce and looked to get to the cup off the bounce. She is not the most athletic or the quickest, but does a good job using her body to bully her way to the cup. Once she got it going, she had a scoring arsenal that opened up opportunities to drop dimes to teammates for whom she created open scoring opportunities from her threat as a scorer. Amorie has a strong drive game that creates fouls, and she was very productive slashing through defenses throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":787819,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/PGH-Jordan-Nelson.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-787819" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jordan Nelson</strong> (5'10/G|F/'26/Hampton County) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jordan was a blue-collar caliber player throughout camp. She was active on the glass and on the defensive end of the floor. She showed defensive versatility as she guarded multiple positions. She made her presence felt on the glass and settled into a role on her squad that contributed to winning. She asserted herself, and her activity was a factor on both ends of the floor.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":787820,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/PGH-Abigail-Pollett.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-787820" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='790231' first='Abigail' last='Pollett']</strong> (5'8/G/'25/Alcovy) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: Abigail_Pollett</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @Pollett_AB14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Abigail is still developing and was working to find her way through camp. Her game is still developing, and time in the lab to continue to hone her skills is a must. She brought a lot of energy and effort to the floor and competed in every game she played. Her defense is ahead of her offense, and with an aggressive Junior year with her team and in the lab, she can put herself in a position for her Senior campaign.    </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":787821,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/10/PGH-Jayden-Davis.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-787821" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='790240' first='Jayden' last='Davis']</strong> (5'4/G/'26/Brunswick) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: j.x.ydennn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jayden is a sophomore who competed and did a good job keeping the continuity of the offense flowing. The ball never got stuck with her, and she made passes that helped the ball get into the hands of players with the best scoring option during each possession. I need to see Jayden play with a little more confidence; sometimes, that comes with having more confidence in her skill set. Staying in the lab is a must for Jayden over the next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->