Coach Speak: TFT Trotters ’27 with Matt Smith (Part 1)
Miliana Espiritu POS N/A CLASS 2027 Miliana Espiritu School: Powell Club: TFT ’27 (Smith) Tough, hard nosed defender out of Powell High School that is working her way into being a more dependable knock down shooter. Miliana’s strengths have gone…
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Miliana Espiritu
Tough, hard nosed defender out of Powell High School that is working her way into being a more dependable knock down shooter. Miliana’s strengths have gone largely unnoticed the last couple of seasons unless you watched her play but if you do watch you see a player that does all the “dirty work” and unselfishly does not care about her stat line- she just wants to help her team win. Her physicality at the rim on both sides of the floor and her growing ability to knock down a deep 3 will have her in the spotlight soon enough.
Daisy Gentry
Daisy Gentry
“Honorable Mention” is a term that will ring in Gentry’s head as motivation all summer. An old school point guard, Daisy can pass almost as well as she can shoot and she never hesitates to share the ball for what she sees as a better shot. A strong finisher at the rim, Daisy is quick enough to beat you off the dribble and get to the rack where she can carve up a rotating defense just as easily by scoring as she can by passing to an open player. This long and fast player is a solid defender and she is athletic enough to make up ground on any fast breaks and block a shot from behind.
Kenley Johnson Kenley Johnson 5'3" | SG Bradley Central | 2027 TN
Kenley Johnson Kenley Johnson 5'3" | SG Bradley Central | 2027 TN
Kenley is the second half of the dynamic duo from Bradley Central. The only thing more dangerous than one Johnson sister is two Johnson sisters and Kenley will undoubtedly pick you up all 94 feet and frustrate even the most seasoned ball handler any time she’s on the floor. The way Kenley can work her way around defenders and through traffic just to see an open player on the other side of the floor should be offered as a non credit course at your local community college. Another player to keep your eyes on.
A long, lean athlete that played a pivotal role in York’s run deep into the state playoff brackets Zoe is poised to play a major role for her high school next season as they are heavy favorites to make another run at the gold ball. Zoe’s presence is unmistakable on the court as her frame and ball skills allow her to play and defend all 5 positions; a skill that will only continue to improve and help carry her team through the summer and into her sophomore high school season. Don’t let her smile fool you- this girl is tough as nails and a serious competitor that you will love to watch.