I-35 showcase: Team Liberty pt 2
Pratt 2026 Hope Hughes. Photo: Prep Girls Hoops.
Adrian Maloney Jr
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<p>Team Liberty wraps up their roster with some dynamic playmakers and really good players. Check out how they competed. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='525604' first='Hope' last='Hughes']- What separates Hope from the average shooter is her consistency. In practice, she works tirelessly on perfecting her form, repetition after repetition. Her quick release and ability to shoot in rhythm have become trademarks of her game, making her a threat even when she has just a split second to get a shot off.</p>
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<p>Maizy Gillam-At the core of Gillam's game is her court vision. Her ability to read the floor and anticipate movements before they happen is what separates her from the average playmaker. Unlike most players who rely on direct eye contact or body language to make passes, Gillam seems to have a sixth sense for where her teammates will be. Whether she's in the half-court set or pushing the ball on a fast break, she never loses sight of where her team's bigs are.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='899336' first='Makambri' last='Hastings']-Hastings' deep range opens up the floor for her teammates. Defenders are often forced to pick her up much farther from the basket, creating more space in the paint for slashers and bigs. This also makes her a nightmare in pick-and-roll situations, as defenders struggle to decide whether to hedge hard or risk leaving her open for 3.</p>
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Team Liberty wraps up their roster with some dynamic playmakers and really good players. Check out how they competed.
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