LBIASC: 2025 Edition Pt 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The LBI <strong>April Showers Classic</strong> hosted many great prospects and teams from multiple states for a two-day event on April 13-14th. Some new names emerged and familiar high school season standouts showed their skills on the hardwood. Here is the first group of 2025s who grabbed my attention on Saturday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["459082"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":893469,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='459082' first='Jocelyn' last='Kotowicz'] played effectively for the Naturals on both ends of the court Saturday at the April Showers Classic. She is a strong and powerful guard/wing who displays great effort to rebound and defend any position. Jocelyn showed her scoring touch by knocking down a mid-range jumper and then drilling a corner 3. She is a prospect I will look forward to seeing again this spring (MOI Exercise Science).","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["423704"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_player_featured_image":893464,"_player_evaluations_1_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='423704' first='Natalie' last='Hensel'] played effectively for the Naturals offensively at the April Showers Classic on Saturday. She showed her ability to seal with her back to the basket and score on a difficult angle with a right floater. Natalie worked inside for offensive rebounds, scoring on a put back; she hit two free throws with a pure stroke. Natalie drove hard downhill to the basket and converted a layup through contact. I had to wait a minute to take her picture because she wanted to go talk to her teammates, that was an impressive act of selflessness/humility. She will be a prospect to watch more of this spring (MOI Environmental Science).","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["502324"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_player_featured_image":893459,"_player_evaluations_2_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='502324' first='Tess' last='Kapelke'] had an impressive day for [program_tooltip program_id='714454' first='Harbor' last='Impact'] at the April Showers Classic on Saturday. Tess drives with quickness and uses her 5'10 length to gain advantages over other guards. She used long strides to score a smooth scoop runner off the glass and split two defenders to draw a foul at the basket. She contributed on the boards and sprinted back full speed to cut off a transition drive and block the shot. Tess handles the ball well using a variety of dribbles and is a prospect I would like to see more of this spring season (MOI Bio Chemistry).","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":893461,"_player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"Aubre Smith","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"Berrien Springs","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='714454' first='Harbor' last='Impact']","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_3_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eAubre Smith u003c/strongu003e(6'0, PF) was a Swiss army knife for [program_tooltip program_id='714454' first='Harbor' last='Impact'] Saturday at the April Showers Classic. She played every position on the court including running the point throughout the game. Aubre was unstoppable inside as she forcibly battled for offensive rebounds and scored on put backs. She backed down her defender and then used a drop step to score a floater.  Aubre plays strong inside and is going to be a prospect to see during the travel season (MOI Psychology).","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["335807"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_player_featured_image":893457,"_player_evaluations_4_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='335807' first='Kaitlyn' last='Sedillo'] was a prospect who caught my attention on the court for [program_tooltip program_id='712652' first='Mac' last='Irvin Lady Fire'] on Saturday at the April Showers Classic. She is a knockdown shooter, hitting a wing 3 off the catch and then dribbling into another confident 3 from deep. Kaitlyn works hard defensively and rebounds; she pushes the ball out fast in transition using both hands with her eyes scanning the floor. Kaitlyn, extremely polite/sharp, was an impressive guard from out of state who I hope to see play again in the near future (MOI Business Management).","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661e85d69d6f6"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">At the Buzzer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evan Bell</strong>&nbsp;is currently a scout for Prep Girls Hoops and Director of Prepare 2 Win Basketball. Our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prepnetwork.com/frequently-asked-questions/">mission</a>&nbsp;at PGH is to cover as many athletes with D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO potential in the state as possible. If you know a prospect off our radar, please DM Evan through Twitter @CoachEvanBell or email him at prepare2winbasketball@gmail.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->