Top Kiddos at the Higbee Shootout

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri opened its June Team Camp Tour at the Higbee Shootout. Here is a look at some of the top young players we watched from the Classes 2027-2030.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":917050,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2984.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-917050" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ava Welch (Higbee): A 2029 guard who has a bright future with her athleticism and all around skill level. She is very effective on the drive and she moves without the ball well with good cutting. She also rebounds and plays good defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":917048,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_3025.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-917048" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='975031' first='Kiersten' last='Rockett'] (Higbee): A 5'9 2027 guard who has good athleticism and versatility. She's had a growth spurt that makes her a matchup problem with her size and skill set. She's an excellent ball handler who can go coast to coast off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":917052,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_3004.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-917052" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Memphis White (Atlanta): A 2030 point guard who plays with a poise and savvy well beyond her years. She was dropping nice dimes to teammates from everywhere and she could shoot it from 3-point range. She also has good defensive instincts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":917053,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2988.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-917053" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooke Dougherty (Higbee): A 2027 guard who can really shoot the ball from long distance. She has range that extends well beyond the 3-point line. She also has a high basketball IQ with the ability to pass and handle the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":917056,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2975.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-917056" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elly Cash (Wellsville-Middletown): A 2027 point guard who is quick and is capable of getting into the lane, where she hit some nice runners. She also made some good plays on defense to get steals.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->