PGH Midwest Extravaganza: Byron’s Sunday’s Standouts (IBA)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are a couple players who had standout moments throughout Day 3 of the Midwest Extravaganza. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[913052],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"center","anchor":"acf-block-665266b2caa08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center text-gray-700">A tremendous amount of potential is attached to Ledsworth. She can knock down the outside ball, and has the guard skillset to getting into the paint as well as make plays around her. Defensively, her wingspan is key in allowing her to guard all types of guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["852638"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665266b2caa70"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center text-gray-700">A player who has more potential than she realizes. Vesta has the ability to stretch the ball, but also has the height to make plays from the nail to the low post. As her IQ starts to grow, I can see Vesta bein a key piece for her HS program has June ball comes around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["743591"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665266b2caab6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center text-gray-700">Lighting fast guard with the ability to play at multiple speeds. She knows how to get to the rim and can make plays happen for herself and those who run with her. Defensively, she can disrupt an entire offense in both the half court and full court, due to her motor and energy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665266b2caaf7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center text-gray-700">Wankowski was able to show multiple sides of her skillset in both games on Saturday. Game 1 she showed her ability to make plays for others when the ball wasn't falling in the hoop. Game 2, the ball see,med to find the net in almost every shot the took. She's confident, aggressive and has a toughness about her that most young players don't have. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["881950"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665266b2cab38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center text-gray-700">There's not a shot behind the arc that Cook wont take and can't make. She was lights out from beyond the arc in her game against Hoops Express. She's patient on making plays, but doesn't hesitate to let one go. Extreme confidence in her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665266b2cab78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center text-gray-700">Jackson is a pure athlete, and it shows in almost every possession. Her length allows her to cover a large amount of ground on both sides of the ball, but it's more evident on the defensive side of the ball in my opinion. The skillset will settle in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665266b2cabb7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center text-gray-700">A solid two way player that can be effective in a multitude of ways. On the offensive side of the ball she can run and stretch the floor. She has a soft touch around the rim that allows her to finish through contact as well. Defensively, she can guard 2-4. She's aggressive and will be the first player on the floor for a loose ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665266b2cac0e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center text-gray-700">Merrick uses her size well in each possession. Her skillset is guard like and she has no problem going ISO if needed. Shes mobile, athletic and has a high motor to match. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665266b2cac4f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center text-gray-700">High motor and a strong feel around the rim. Healy showed her versatility on most possessions throughout Saturday's games. On both sides of the court she can rebound with the best in this class and has great hands to go with it. If you toss anywhere near her hands, she will catch it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-665266b2cacdd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center text-gray-700">An aggressive lefty who can get the rim in a blink of an eye. She can knock down the three ball just as well as the midrange pull-up. Countless times on Saturday she made big shots to help her team gain the lead. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514940"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66536cd310181"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center text-gray-700">Strong outing from Sela this morning. Scoring in a multitude of ways, she was the lead scorer for her team. She's been putting the ball in the basket throughout her HS season, and it's definitely still carrying over. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["840879"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66546b3f1f590"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The ability to score is present, but Gabby's court awareness is what stuck out the most. She takes risks on her passes but they seem to be calculated, and are usually on target. On the defensive side of the ball, her length allows her to guard 1-3, and she's active enough to the point that she can be a mismatch no matter what situation or position you put her in. Bright future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->