Hoop Life: Top 48 Middle School Showcase – Team Red Eval
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This event featured rising middle school ballers in the Midwest. Players from Iowa, Chicago, Wisconsin and Nebraska were intentionally mixed together to create an environment where they were challenged. Every player has their own niche, let’s meet the Red team…
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Continue ReadingThis event featured rising middle school ballers in the Midwest. Players from Iowa, Chicago, Wisconsin and Nebraska were intentionally mixed together to create an environment where they were challenged. Every player has their own niche, let’s meet the Red team and see how they were able to find success in the showcase.
Paige Andernacht Paige Andernacht 5’11” | C Johnston | 2028 IA was a force in the paint. She’s patient and uses her body well, having good footwork makes her a big threat. Defensively she timed the ball at the highest point which allowed her to block shots without fouling. A post player who can finish with both hands with confidence was her niche.
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Grace Lucero-Miner
Grace Lucero-Miner
Grace Lucero-Miner is a player out of Nebraska who has a win mentality. Good ball handling skills and shot mechanics allows her to shoot beyond the 3 point line caused the defense to pick her up earlier than they wanted. Grace attacked gaps well and made good reads in transition. Only in 7th grade, she will be ready for High School come freshman years.
Lauryn Hough
Lauryn Hough
Lauryn Hough was one of the top defenders in the showcase. Her will to win and effort separates her from other players. She will guard the best player and offensively makes good decisions with the ball. Lauryn is the type of player who is patient and lets the game flow.
Mia Gage
Mia Gage
Mia Gage out of Chicago is 5’10 as a 7th grader who is long and athletic. Any time she switched to her second gear of speed as she went downhill she got to the basket. She knows how to run the floor and has a nice touch around the basket.
Alivia Kuhn
Alivia Kuhn
Alivia Kuhn out of Nebraska is an elite guard who has a good handle with the ball and solid footwork. She is a player who showed up at the showcase when her team needed a basket. Alivia has an advantage when it comes to her pull up jump shot. Understanding her size and being able to lift above defenders with a high release point was impressive.
Taylor Perkins Taylor Perkins 5'8" | SF Pleasantville | 2028 IA
Taylor Perkins Taylor Perkins 5'8" | SF Pleasantville | 2028 IA
Taylor Perkins Taylor Perkins 5’8″ | SF Pleasantville | 2028 IA is a player who can play multiple positions on a team. She has the size of the bigs with the speed and ball control most guards have. Taylor can mix it up and doesn’t mind contact and she displayed the confidence in her shooting ability.