LBIASC: Showering Praise on 2026’s 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 high flyers also showed their skills on the hardwood. Here is the first group of 2026's who I saw seize the moment on Saturday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["766465"],"_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":892670,"_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='766465' first='Marissa' last='Justen'] was an effective offensive performer for [program_tooltip program_id='715756' first='Rice' last='Basketball Academy'] 2026 at the April Showers Classic on Saturday. She had her sites lined up from deep, draining 3's from up top and the wing. 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Keira finished strong in the paint through a foul off glass and then knocked down her free throw. Her range and quickness downhill on drives make her a challenge for defenders to stop.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":"","_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":892664,"_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='866167' first='Grace' last='Brenner'] is a 2027 PG playing up with the 16U-P24 Mystics team and she demonstrated exactly why at the April Showers Classic on Saturday. Grace plays aggressive on ball defense, creating a jump ball on a drive, stripping the ball away from a post in the paint, and turning another steal into an assist. She used long controlled strides to attack downhill and finished with her left at the rim. Grace is a complete player with handles, vision, and defensive skills that make her an excellent prospect.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["613940"],"_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":892672,"_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='613940' first='Gabby' last='Piepho'] performed at a high level offensively for Michigan Drive Express 16U S40 at the April Showers Classic on Saturday. She finished contested looks in the paint, scoring in transition through a foul. Gabby knocked down a wing 3, used a crossover to beat her defender downhill to score, and drove hard into contact with her left to earn free throw attempts. Gabby played with poise under pressure against a challenging opponent.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_player_details_selected_featured_image":892674,"_player_evaluations_4_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_4_player_details_player_name":"Grace Boher","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_4_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_4_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_4_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_4_player_details_school":"Traverse City West","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_4_player_details_club_team":"Northern Pride","_player_evaluations_4_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_4_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_4_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eGrace Boher u003c/strongu003eis a lengthy wing for Northern Pride who made herself impossible to miss at the April Showers Classic on Saturday. She was a fierce rim protector, blocking at least 5 shot attempts in the paint. She used her quickness, height, and physicality down low to secure offensive rebounds and score inside. Grace elevated to score a strong left-handed finish through a foul, then made her free throw. Her efficiency finishing in the paint and defensive determination helped secure the victory for her team. She is an under-the-radar prospect with athleticism and length who coaches will want to see this spring.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-661b4dec34ac8"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">At the Buzzer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evan Bell</strong> is currently a scout for Prep Girls Hoops and Director of Prepare 2 Win Basketball. Our <a href="https://www.prepnetwork.com/frequently-asked-questions/">mission</a> 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 -->