EYBL Session 2 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Here are a few players who stood out at session 2…&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":911466,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/PGH-KeSonja-Nelson-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-911466" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Ke'Sonja Nelson</strong> (5'6/CG/'26/Kenner Angels) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: kesonja.nelson / kennerangelsbasketball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Ke_too_elite / @angelsBB_LA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ke'Sonja is a listed combo guard but spent majority of her time at the lead guard spot. She was a force off the bounce as she constantly looked to get into the paint, where she did a lot of her damage by making plays for others. She was truly pushing the pace, and Peak Performance had difficulty adjusting to the pace that Ke'Sonja was creating. I would consider her a score-first PG, as she led her team in the scoring column and didn't do a bad job getting her teammate's open looks as well. She had a brilliant performance during the game I watched.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":911467,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/PGH-Hope-Angelique-Taylor-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-911467" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Hope Angelique Taylor </strong>(6'0/PF|C/'25/Peak Performance Basketball) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: hopeataylor_ / peak_performance_bball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @HopeaTaylor_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Hope is an inside presence who clogged up the middle for her squad and made it difficult for potential scorers to get to the cup. Her team struggled in the game I watched, but she did a good job holding down the inside and being an active force on the boards. She didn't get many looks at the offensive end of the floor, but that did not deter her from playing hard throughout the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":911468,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/PGH-Kaitlyn-Robbins-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-911468" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Kaitlyn Robbins </strong>(6'0/PF|C/'25/Albany Capitals) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: krobbins35</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @krobbins35</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kaitlyn is an inside presence who was really good at finishing around the rim. She has good hands in traffic and is able to secure passes that normally would be turnovers. I was able to get glimpses of her playing outside of the game I watched, and she played hard every time out. Given her physical tools, instincts, and production on the inside on both ends of the floor, she solidified herself as a post presence who helped her recruitment this weekend. She is not the most athletic, but she is a relentless competitor.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":911469,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/PGH-Anaya-Wilson-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-911469" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Anaya Wilson</strong> (5'4/PG/'25/Fairfax Stars EYCL) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: anayawilson.4 / fairfaxstars17ueycl</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @anwilson_4 / @FfxStarsU17EYCL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Anaya is a lead guard who is a very good decision-maker with the rock in her hands, especially in transition. Her intangibles and ability to make plays for others separate her as one of the top floor generals I saw in the EYCL division. She scores it well from the perimeter and has good passing skills when getting teammates involved. She is a talented floor general despite her 5'4 size.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":911470,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/PGH-Soraya-Jokhan-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-911470" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Soraya Jokhan</strong> (5'5/CG/'25/Essence Prime 17u) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Sorayajokan13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Sorayajokhan13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Soraya is a small playmaking guard with a mature game and does a good job running the show. She is heady with a good PG IQ and keeps the pace to her team's liking. She doesn't force the issue and is reliable with the ball, as she does not turn it over a lot. She penetrates the defense, sprays to open shooters, and draws fouls, which leads to trips to the stripe. She is small and has to continue working on her speed and ability to separate off the dribble.   </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":911471,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/PGH-Candice-Williams-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-911471" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Candice Williams</strong> (5'8/G/'25/Lady Gaters EYCL 17U) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Candice is a lead guard with handles who had defenders on skates throughout the weekend. She is a multi-level threat and was really good from behind the arc, knocking down three trey balls in the game I watched. She balances scoring and facilitating and showed her ability to run the show.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->