Top Performers: Louisiana Expo

The Louisiana Expo's top performers are listed below. In a talent-filled event, these players stood out.    [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.   <figure class="wp-block-image"><img alt="" /></figure>     [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.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/14-Nyla-Lyons-crop-3467x2277-1724167563.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-973981" /></figure>     [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.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/39-Kaliyah-Samuels-crop-3533x2320-1724167452.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-973974" /></figure>     [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.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/1-Asia-Patin-crop-4042x2654-1724167279.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-973972" /></figure>     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.   <figure class="wp-block-image"><img alt="" /></figure>     [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.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/Kira-Johnson-crop-3343x2196-1724166878.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-973965" /></figure>     [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.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/33-Timberlyn-Washington-crop-3807x2500-1724166610.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-973962" /></figure>     [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.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/12-Kenadie-Jackson-crop-3777x2480-1724166526.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-973958" /></figure>     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.   <figure class="wp-block-image"><img alt="" /></figure>     [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.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/32-Kori-Wesley-crop-3677x2415-1724166173.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-973953" /></figure>     [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.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/Ashanti-Smith-crop-1777x1167-1724166029.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-973952" /></figure>     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.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/23-Jaelynn-Elliott-crop-3775x2479-1724165931.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-973951" /></figure>     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.   <figure class="wp-block-image"><img alt="" /></figure>     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.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/08/15-Janiya-Celestine-crop-3641x2391-1724165776.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-973950" /></figure>

The Louisiana Expo's top performers are listed below. In a talent-filled event, these players stood out.