2024 PGH Washington Freshman Showcase: Team 5 Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2028 coming to Bellevue, WA over the weekend to compete against each other and showcase their skills for coaches/scouts. It was great to some incoming freshman for next season. Here is evaluations on Team 5 during the showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#495 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='970541' first='Autumn' last='Swobody']</strong> - Lake Stevens HS - Quick first step off the dribble with nice anticipation when getting downhill to the bucket. Has a good shot from deep, hitting multiple during 5v5 game play. Hustles hard the whole game, always going 110% on both ends of the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#504 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='985974' first='Georgia' last='Lenz']</strong> - Stanwood HS - Georgia attacks the ball well with both hands. She uses her speed well to her advantage, filling lanes in transition well and being able to blow by defenders when handling the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#506 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='985963' first='Ava' last='Ondong']</strong> - Napavine HS - Ava had great ball handling during the showcase, being able to dribble through double teams and rarely turning it over all day. She has solid instincts on the offensive side of the ball, knowing how to attack the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#513 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='985980' first='Jayden' last='Fitzgerald']</strong> - Kennedy Catholic HS - One of the top players of the day, Jayden did it all on the court. She found her open teammates often and was able to get her own buckets, showcasing strength and a smooth mid-range jumper. She attacked the ball through-out the day with little to no problem and finished around the rim efficiently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#516 - <strong>Camryn Rycraft</strong> - Gooding HS (ID) - Camryn was one of the best defensive players at the showcase, moving her feet quickly and staying in front of the ball handler. She absorbs contact down low, finishing through traffic with a soft touch around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#522 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='985965' first='Brailyn' last='Foster']</strong> - Chiawana HS - Foster is able to play inside or outside effectively throughout the day. She attacked from the wing well and was able to post up/set screens well. She has a smooth floater that she uses when getting downhill, being able to shoot a high percentage around the rim. She can step out and hit the deep shot too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#524 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='985968' first='Clara' last='Stowe']</strong> - Mercer Island HS - Clara was one of the top players of the day too, being arguably the best post player there. She is strong down low and displayed great footwork in the paint. She was finishing with both hands throughout the day with no problem. She has a bright future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#542 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='985986' first='Olivia' last='Wittren'] </strong>- Liberty HS - Olivia has a great jumper on the court and also carrying the confidence to let it fly at any moment. She has good length too, utilizing it well on the defensive side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->