Prep Girls Hoops Illinois: Freshman Showcase Review – Team 7

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sunday's Illinois Freshman Showcase was honestly such a great event, featuring a strong group of 2028 players. I will be reviewing players from all of the odd numbered teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's Team 7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#53 [player_tooltip player_id='881522' first='Maeve' last='Smith'] - Such a tough-minded player, Smith consistently found her way to the basket on nearly every possession she was involved in. Whether driving and kicking out or finishing at the rim, she kept the defense constantly in motion.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#54 [player_tooltip player_id='974065' first='Nia' last='Imala'] - She has some hidden athleticism to her game, along with solid length for her size. She also made smart plays for her teammates throughout the showcase.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#62 [player_tooltip player_id='974045' first='Jude' last='Miller'] - A tough guard who gets into the paint with ease, she plays with a ton of heart and hustle.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#63 [player_tooltip player_id='937639' first='Baylee' last='Sandine'] - Plays her role with a ton of hustle and grit. Never seemed to complain if she didn't receive the ball on a possession.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#101 [player_tooltip player_id='901572' first='Erika' last='Strohm'] - A Hustle-hard type of player who stayed in constant motion throughout each of her games.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#187 [player_tooltip player_id='886321' first='Ainsley' last='Hughes'] - Talented. Hughes has a sharp skill set for her age and size. She's fearless and knows how to get into two-man action.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#212 [player_tooltip player_id='974073' first='Vlera' last='Maliqi'] - Moves well without the ball. Maliqi made multiple plays throughout the showcase that highlighted her basketball IQ.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>#565 [player_tooltip player_id='974051' first='Khloe' last='Oglesby'] - Active, aware, and attentive. Plays hard on every possession. Good size as well, and can definitely play multiple positions.<br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->