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<p>The Louisiana Expo's top performers are listed below. In a talent-filled event, these players stood out.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='484976' first='Amijah' last='Price'] dominated at the Louisiana Expo. Price consistently made great outlet passes leading to scores. Her offensive skill set is off the chart. She breaks down defenders and scores from all areas of the court. One play price shifted her defender and finished a tough reverse layup.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='943306' first='Nyla' last='Lyons'] will be a major stock riser in the 2027 class. Every matchup she faced was a mismatch for her. She has a great mix of physicality and finesse at the rim. She made some amazing passes finding cutters at the rim.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='489557' first='Kaliyah' last='Samuels'] will be a stock riser. She was one of the top scorers in the whole showcase. Samuels consistently hits the three pointer and is automatic in the midrange. When she was forced off the three point line she dominated in the post.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='489559' first='Asia' last='Patin'] scored off the dribble and displayed good playmaking skills. One play she snatch a rebound, took it coast to coast, and dropped off a no looked dime to her teammate. <br></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">J'Via Hill was arguably the best shooter at the showcase. She had multiple games where she hit 3 or more threes. One game she knocked a clutch game winner to win in sudden death.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='484977' first='Kira' last='Johnson'] displayed great ball handling and feel for the game. She consistently beat her man off the dribble and finished with either hand. Johnson playmaking skills was on full display as she was dropping dimes early and often.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='484988' first='Timberlyn' last='Washington'] is a lightning fast guard. She guards 94 feet and gives up 0 separation. Washington first step makes her tough to guard as she blew by defenders. One play she pressed the inbound by herself, and still came away with the steal and bucket.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='946192' first='Kenadie' last='Jackson'] plays with an high iq. She is great on defense, always forcing turnovers. Jackson was tough to stop going downhill as she either scored or created for others.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Gianna Erickson is the definition of a sharpshooter. Her 3 ball was falling like layups. One game she caught fire, as she hit 4 in a row.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='943298' first='Kori' last='Wesley'] showed why she is one of state's top defenders. She locked down whoever was in front of her. Wesley scored off the bounce from all 3 levels. She shot the three ball at a high clip and finished well at the rim.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='655014' first='Ashanti' last='Smith'] is a 3 level scorer who defends at a high level. She created off the bounce and created open looks for her teammates. Her length on defensive gave ball-handlers problems as she forced turnovers.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Jaelynn Elliott was one of the top scorers in the showcase. She hunts her shots and always put pressure on the defense. One play she hit a tough hook shot over tight defense to win in sudden death.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Gabrielle has great pesky defense. She stayed in passing lanes and pick ball handlers clean. She dominates in transition as she finished tough baskets at the rim.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Janiya Celestine was dominant on the boards. She had multiple offensive rebounds leading to put-backs. She showcased a smooth jumper as she drained several 3 pointers.</p>
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The Louisiana Expo's top performers are listed below. In a talent-filled event, these players stood out.
HEIGHT
5'7"
POS
PG/SG
CLASS
2025
State:
Louisiana
School:
Woodlawn
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HEIGHT
5'10"
POS
SF
CLASS
2027
State:
Louisiana
School:
South Lafourche
Club:
Lousisana Lady Hornets
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HEIGHT
6'0"
POS
SF/CG
CLASS
2026
State:
Louisiana
School:
Lafayette Christian
Club:
Texas U 17U GUAA
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HEIGHT
5'7"
POS
PG
CLASS
2026
State:
Louisiana
School:
Southern Lab
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HEIGHT
5'4"
POS
PG
CLASS
2027
School:
Phoenix
Club:
Kenner angels
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HEIGHT
5'7"
POS
PG/SG
CLASS
2025
State:
Louisiana
School:
Lafayette
Club:
Louisiana Lady Rockets Elite
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HEIGHT
5'2"
POS
PG
CLASS
2025
State:
Louisiana
School:
Lakeview
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HEIGHT
5'8"
POS
PG/SG
CLASS
2028
State:
Louisiana
School:
Lafayette Christian Academy
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HEIGHT
5'7"
POS
SG
CLASS
2026
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HEIGHT
5'3"
POS
PG
CLASS
2027
State:
Louisiana
School:
Southern Lab
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HEIGHT
5'8"
POS
SG
CLASS
2026
State:
Louisiana
School:
Wossman
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HEIGHT
5'10"
POS
PG
CLASS
2026
State:
Louisiana
School:
Slidell
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HEIGHT
5'4"
POS
PG
CLASS
2028
School:
Lafayette Christian
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HEIGHT
5'10"
POS
PF
CLASS
2027
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