LBIASC: 2027’s Raining Buckets

<!-- 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. With most of our coverage hovering around high schoolers, there are many new faces and opportunities for freshmen to capture the spotlight for the first time at these big tournaments. A few of these freshmen blew me away for the first time, and others built upon the foundation they'd laid earlier in the high school and travel seasons. Here are a few 2027 prospects who grabbed my attention with their excellent play on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["751132"],"_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":892943,"_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='751132' first='Avery' last='Hannah'] was in the zone from beyond the arc for Mystics 27-S40 on Saturday at the April Showers Classic. She exited the game to bandage her index finger and then returned to inflict injury on the opposing team with her offensive explosion. Avery hit a ridiculous 6 three's including one while being fouled on a closeout attempt (made the FT too). She had the crowd, opposing team, and me in complete disbelief by the number of 3's she kept hitting in a row and thankfully I was there to see it happen!","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["887891"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='807309' first='Leigha' last='Roberson'] continues to control the paint for [program_tooltip program_id='713024' first='Michigan' last='Drive Premier'] 15U-Hutson, impressing once again at the April Showers Classic on Saturday. She was a rebounding machine on both ends and used her physical strength to battle against challenging forwards. Leigha converted an impressive up and under pivot move in the paint to score and has advanced hands to catch passes inside. She keeps her eyes on the ball defensively and causes turnovers in the paint.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["751169"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='751169' first='Sydney' last='Hutson'] made key plays on both ends for [program_tooltip program_id='713024' first='Michigan' last='Drive Premier'] 15U-Hutson against a challenging opponent Saturday at the April Showers Classic. She used an excellent seal in the paint and then finished off two using an excellent pivot move. Sydney blocked a shot in the paint and split through defenders to score on a drive.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["749646"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":892945,"_player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='749646' first='Jozelynn' last='Begick'] is a lengthy prospect for Mystics 27-S40 who competed at a high level on Saturday at the April Showers Classic. She knocked down multiple 3's outside and used a quick sweep to beat her defender on a drive to the basket and draw a foul. Jozelynn uses her athleticism and length on defense, high pointing a shot and swatting it out of the air.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["751146"],"_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":892947,"_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='751146' first='Harper' last='Backus'] is a post prospect for Mystics 27-S40 who showed her dynamic skillset on Saturday at the April Showers Classic. She played a strong, physical game inside and boxed out her opponent to secure rebounds. Harper sealed off her defender with a strong stance with her hand up for an easy entry pass and finish off the glass. She finished a layup in transition and showed her shooting range by knocking down a 3 from the wing. 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Her aggressive drives downhill opened up scoring opportunities for the team. Bradie read the defense well, driving fearlessly into contact to draw fouls, but also jumping up to make an assist over a defender in the paint. She made countless passes on drive and kicks that led to teammates scoring or having great looks at the basket. Bradie tied up a ball handler with her pressure and knocked down her free throws. She is a tough guard with toughness and passing precision every coach wants on their team.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661c6fd957c45"} /--> <!-- 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 -->