PGH Sophomore ID Camp: Team 8 standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nearly 100 players competed on Sunday at the first Prep Girls Hoops Minnesota Sophomore ID Camp, a showcase for the Class of 2027 at Hopkins High School. Throughout the week, PGH scouts Tony Ragulen, Ally McGinnis and I have been bringing you team-by-team evaluations of the standout performers on each squad. Here are the top performers on Team 8.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["659118"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":998134,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e827e0b139c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alivia is one of the most talented prospects in Minnesota, a top 10 performer with sky-high potential. She's also a ton of fun to watch. That was certainly the case on Sunday as the crafty point guard made it obvious from the get-go that she was there have fun and ball out. The Sophomore ID Camp offers super-skilled athletes like Alivia an environment that is largely free of structure. It's basically run-and-gun basketball like you'd play at an open gym when nobody was watching. Except we were all watching as Alivia went coast-to-coast making one great play after another, setting up teammates and scoring the basketball in a variety of ways. Others came to the event to prove themselves; that's something Bell has done many times over.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["558627"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":998136,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e827e0b13f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Erma brings so much to the table when the ball goes up in the air and it's game on. She's big and strong and incredibly mobile for her size. She has ample skill and is adding to it all the time. Her touch around the rim is impressive as is her passing ability. Walker also has physical presence that enables her to own the space down low and make opponents pay when they venture into her front yard. As we've seen over the past few seasons, Erma is a terrific rebounder, as well. On Sunday, she and Bell were a deadly one-two combination as the new Hopkins teammates offered up a sneak preview of what we can expect during the high school season. It's going to be special.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["764224"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e827e0b141e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rachel is one of the more intriguing prospects in the Class of 2027. Delano had a breakthrough season last winter, going 27-2. Wasserman was a contributor who did her part, but with the graduation of Nora Danielson, Taylor Tool and Sidney Schmit there should be many more minutes available for the 6-footer in the months ahead. Rachel plays with pace, she can handle the basketball, and she is a quality shot maker. Wassermann has worked hard to develop her skills and get stronger in the weight room, and it's really starting to pay off. Rachel is currently a top 60 prospect among Minnesota sophomores. She lived up to that billing on Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["919125"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e827e0b1445"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When we discovered Breckin at Crossfire's Battle on the Hardwood tournament in June, we were inspired by her sheer effort level and raw talent. When we watched her at Sunday's Sophomore ID Camp, we were impressed by just how much she has improved over the past few months. Whynott was relentless as she constantly hunted the basketball and went on the attack. She was vocal and physical and entirely disruptive on defense. With quick movements and great anticipation, she was making life miserable for opposing ball handlers. At 5'11, with long arms and a motor that never stops, Breckin has a very bright future ahead. She is a potential gem currently in the process of being polished.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["629645"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e827e0b1469"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Proctor has some talented kids right now. Led by D1 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='478373' first='Chloe' last='Carlson'], the Rails have the pieces to do some damage in Class 2A. This year Pease is probably going to be one of those key contributors. We were surprised on Sunday by how much bigger and more physically developed Ellie looked than she did a year ago. Her game has grown, too. We especially love her defensive tenacity. On Sunday, Pease was getting right up in the kitchen of opposing ball handlers and practically smothering them while not fouling. That's an attribute that's hard to find. Her quickness, anticipation and level of energy serves Pease well. Ellie has sound fundamentals, passes the ball well, and attacks the basket consistently. That's why she is a Top 75 prospect among Minnesota sophomores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->