PGH LIVE! 17U Bell’s Best POWER Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Girls Hoops LIVE had breakout forwards and centers who shined over the weekend for their teams. Here are the girls from the 17U games who impressed me the most at our tournament on May 18th and 19th in Mount Pleasant.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[904972],"_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":910813,"_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='904972' first='Eva' last='Gerard'] made a long trip to Mount Pleasant with [program_tooltip program_id='928192' first='Zero' last='Star Basketball'] and she finished the PGH Live tournament as probably the biggest winner because of her incredible play. Eva scored off two in contested situations through contact in the paint, knocked down free throws, and effectively scored in the high post. She demonstrated the face up game and outside shooting accuracy from beyond the arc all weekend. Eva was a relentless rebounder on both ends, scoring put backs, and she dribbled into jumpers. Eva was one of the best college prospects at our tournament and the film did not do justice to how complete a prospect she is.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["335980"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_player_featured_image":912476,"_player_evaluations_1_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='335980' first='Nevaeh' last='Wood'] is a forward who made her first impression on me as a sophomore for Oxford when I had the unfortunate task of trying to stop her as the opposing coach. She used her face up abilities in the high post to rip by defenders and score contested layups with different attack moves. Nevaeh dribbled into multiple pull-up 3's up top and corralled offensive rebounds to finish strong off two in the paint. She had an outstanding tournament and was one of the best power forwards at PGH Live.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":[908195],"_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":912496,"_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='908195' first='Destiny' last='Clark'] (2027) was one of my favorite surprises at the PGH Live. She was a forward playing up for Pride 21 and she didn't just fit in, she excelled. Destiny has impressive athleticism that she used to high point rebounds, block shots in the paint, motor down the floor with her dribble in transition, and block shots on the perimeter with her fast closeouts. Destiny finished off two feet in the paint and scored full speed layups with high elevation at the rim. She is going to be an upcoming name for coaches to pay attention to at Saginaw United.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["899504"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='899504' first='Morgan' last='Foster'] was a SF for Chase the Dream 2025 Arroyo who flashed game breaking athleticism and skills at the PGH Live. She plays with an exceptional burst downhill to the basket as she used an impressive eurostep to finish in traffic. Morgan has the face up abilities to drive by defenders and score in the paint using her dribble. 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On Sunday, she came through for them against a top opponent at our event. Clare elevated up for a rebound, battle on offense to score offensive rebound put backs, and earned the comment of u0022strong rebounderu0022 in my notes. Throughout the tourney, Clare finished off two in the paint, demonstrated effective seals in the low post, and scored with a drop step in the paint. 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She moves well off the ball and scored a full speed catch and finish layup crossing a defenders face. Macie outworked defenders for offensive boards and finished strong off two feet in the paint. She has the range to knock down shots from 3 and hit mid-range jumpers off the dribble. Macie was one of the most impressive forwards at the tournament.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":6,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-664e064ac648e"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Upcoming Events</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":896847} --> <figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/04/Northern-Michigan-Flyer-QR-Code.png?1716385101" alt="" class="wp-image-896847" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">At the Buzzer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Evan Bell</strong>&nbsp;is currently a scout for Prep Girls Hoops and Director of [program_tooltip program_id='923712' first='Prepare' last='2 Win Basketball']. Our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prepnetwork.com/frequently-asked-questions/">mission</a>&nbsp;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 --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->