Time 2 Shine! NCAA Live Period Is Here

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend started the first NCAA Live Period for the 2024 travel ball season. Girls front he volunteer stated scoured across the country to showcase and compete in front of collegiate coaches. From PA and OH to TX, our girls showed the country what are game is all about around here. A few of us from PGH Tennessee were at Spooky Nook at Champions Mill just outside of Cincinnati, OH. A beautiful facility located right along the river, this venue hosted some top notch competitors this past weekend. How did our girls do? Ha, they showed out. Here are a few takeaways from this event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513275' first='Lily' last='Morrow'] (5'11/So./G/ CPA)</strong>- She's a problem. The kid is back from her injury and she is kicking butt and taking names. Scoring from the inside and on the perimeter, she is going at her opponents with a fierce attitude. Not only is she in attack mode on the offensive end, defensively she is doing her part and slowing down the opposition. Had a great weekend where she displayed her talent and jumped up on the radar of many collegiate coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='822465' first='Kumarie' last='Alexander'] (5'5/Fr./PG/ Lipscomb Academy)</strong>- Displayed her speed and quickness on her way to getting to the rim. Played with poise, locked up on D, and contributed to her team's success. Kumarie is playing with a lot of confidence. You can tell she is comfortable on the floor by the way she is reading the opposition. Her comfort has enabled her to step up her intensity, she was a nuisance on the defensive end. Solid kid who has a bright future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='822478' first='Ayzlyn' last='Stroud'] (5'4/8th Grade/PG/ Cleveland Middle)</strong>- Cool, calm, and collected, this up and coming PG was a true floor general. This kid has amazing court vision and knows how to thread the needle with her passes. Her passing ability enabled her teammates to hit shots in rhythm or catch it for an easy lay up. She played with superb tempo and ran the offensive plays efficiently. Solid prospect who will be tough to handle when she gets to high school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='822475' first='Ariyah' last='Huffman'] (5'8/8th Grade/G/ Cleveland Middle)</strong>- If you happen to follow the Lady Vols, her game reminds you of Rickea Jackson. She can shoot it from 3, but can put it on the floor and unleash a counter move to finish at the rim. Has great size, runs the floor well, contributes in other statistical categories. When her team needs a bucket, she's the go-to player to finish the mission. A heady ball player who can easily exploit a team's weakness. A super up and coming kid who will be a big contributor right away at the high school level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='821728' first='Alayna' last='Duhart'] (5'10/Fr./ PF/ Brentwood Academy)</strong>- Solid post player who competes her tail off. Her confidence is up and she is going through the opposition on her way to the rim. Physical post player who is on the glass the entire game. Communicates well on D, solid rim runner, and has a nice jumper. She has all the intangibles college coaches look for in a bruiser of a player. Look for her to take the next step as she gains more confidence in her abilities on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='838818' first='Issie' last='Hodge'] (5'6/Jr./G/ Siegel)</strong>- Under the radar prospect who has a nice touch to her game. Has a quick first step that enables her to get downhill to the cup. Can shoot it from deep, distribute the rock, and of course score it from multiple levels. She is a heady ball player who competes every possession like it's her last. Look for her to continue on an upwards trend and attract the eyes of collegiate coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->