Matriarch Classic 2028 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Matriarch Classic showcased exceptional individual performances and intense competition. I had the opportunity to attend and evaluate players during day 2 of the tournament's bracket play. Here are some talented 2028 prospects who particularly impressed me.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1180585' first='Milee' last='Harrison'] | PG | Swaggin Dragons | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Milee is a solid point guard who showed off her mid-range jumper off the dribble. Her shooting extended beyond the three-point as she was also a threat from three. She also had good vision and delivered on-target passes to her teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1118029' first='Emily' last='Guyette'] | Post | Outlaws | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emily has a solid skill set that allows her to be successful on the basketball court. She demonstrated good hands by catching passes in traffic, snagging rebounds, and finishing with a soft touch. She's a good athlete who often beat her opponent down the floor to receive a pass for an easy finish. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1196081' first='Daijah' last='Bradley'] | PG | Bryson Warren United | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daijah is an athletic guard with a high motor. The energy and effort she brings on both ends of the floor have a huge impact on the game. She uses her quick hands and quick feet when guarding the ball and anticipates well when playing the passing lanes. She's also a threat offensively with her ability to knock down the three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1196083' first='Amiya' last='Love'] | Wing | Lady Grit of Arkansas | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Amiya is a wing player who plays strong and physical. She'll defend any player that plays any position. She has a motor that allows her to get after her opponent on the defensive end. She's not afraid of being physical but can play with finesse as she showed off her floater in traffic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jariyah Plamer | PG | Bryson Warren United | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jariyah is a point guard who has a solid understanding of the game. She can lead and manage the game by being an extension of the coach. She uses her athleticism well when guarding the ball by pressuring the ball handler and forcing turnovers. Offensively she's a threat from three, shoots the mid-range pull jumper, and has the vision to find her open teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Presli Dobbs | Wing | Alpha Basketball | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Presli is a wing player who has the versatility and skill to play multiple positions on offense. She showed off her ball-handling and decision-making skills by pushing the ball in the open court and making the right play. Presli has good fundamentals and will continue to improve. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1196091' first='Seidi' last='Dominguez'] | Wing | Alpha Basketball | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seidi did a little bit of everything for her team. She handled the ball in the open court and made plays in transition. She showed her value in the half-court by rebounding and being able to connect on her jumper in the mid-range and from three. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->