New Names from the Gateway Challenge

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the New Names of players who caught our eye at last weekend's USJN Gateway Challenge in Chesterfield</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904775,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2096.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904775" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='980389' first='Allison' last='Scott'] (Elevate Basketball Academy): A 5'11" 2026 forward from North County who has very impressive offensive skills and fundamentals in the post. She catches the ball well with her soft hands and she finished with a nice touch around the basket. She could establish her position with her strength or nimble footwork inside. She is also a very good screener who scored well on the roll down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904779,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_1986.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904779" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='971998' first='Sydney' last='Lanton'] (Gumbo Flats 15U): A 5'8" 2027 guard from John Burroughs who has good athleticism and who plays with very good pace. She was always on the attack and putting pressure on the defense. She was also going inside to post up against smaller guards to score in the paint. She has a quick second jump inside which enabled her to grab offensive rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904781,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2105.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904781" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mariah Watkins (DC Queens 16U): A 5'9" 2026 guard from Rolla who is a physical wing player who could slash effectively into the lane. She was her team's primary ball handler as well as being a scoring threat. She uses her strength and active motor to rebound the ball and play solid defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904784,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2111.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904784" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ava Bruner (Flash KC 17U): A 6'5" 2026 forward from Faith Christian who is a mobile young big who uses her size well inside. She keeps the ball high when she catches the ball or when she rebounds it. She is also disruptive in the paint with her length as she can block and alter shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904787,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_1959.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904787" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Avery Daugherty (STL Hype 17U): A 5'9" 2026 forward from Troy who played with a strong motor and tremendous energy. She is an aggressive defender who hawks the ball and went out to the perimeter to block a 3-point attempt. She was good in the open court to score transition layups. She also operated well from the high post as she attacked well with a strong rip through move.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->