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Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 3 Evaluation

Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 3 Evaluation
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey October 7, 2024 @ 05:48 PM
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Symone Pittman
Symone Pittman 5'10" | PG | 2025
IL
Nyila Williams
Nyila Williams 5'10" | PF/SF | 2026
IL
Breanna Zafra
Breanna Zafra 5'0" | 2026
IL
Caroline Barlar
Caroline Barlar 5'8" | SG | 2026
IL
Katherine	MacLeod
Katherine MacLeod 5'7" | SG/PG | 2026
IL
Layla Lesure
Layla Lesure 6'0" | /SF | 2026
IL
Lylah Pantuso
Lylah Pantuso 5'9" | SG/PG | 2026
IL
Macy Menendez
Macy Menendez 5'4" | CG | 2026
IL
Mia Semith
Mia Semith 5'10" | SF/SG | 2026
IL
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Big fan.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["874783"],"_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-6701e3d9aaaf3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Macleod is one of those hard-hat players who gets her buckets off pure hustle and feel. She can bring up the ball or be one of the first ones ahead in transition. Not afraid to get a bucket in a one on one situation either. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["770917"],"_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-6701e3d9aab36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lylah just makes the right decision a majority of the time. Sometimes.. to a fault. She'll pass up an open look for herself, for a player cutting in for an easier finish. These types of players can be impactful in many systems. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[1044916],"_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-6701e3d9aabc2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pittman had some plays that showcased her strong feel for the game. She's not a flashy type of player.. she takes 2-4 dribbles and then she's gone. She knows how to set up plays from the 1 or be an aggressor at the 2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["509631"],"_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-6701e3d9aac06"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Semith has such a technically sound game. She doesn't do too much, but she does enough to always get the job done. Whether it's creating for her teammates or looking to get a bucket herself, she has great length and can play a role or be the main contributor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["874780"],"_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-6701e3d9aac4a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The potential is there. Lesure has the length to be a threat in multiple ways. You can tell her game is still raw, but she gets things done by just being in the right spot and having the confidence. Smooth shot from 15ft out as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["887415"],"_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-6701e3d9aac84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This was my first time getting to see Zafra, and she was impressive. She knows how to use her size to her advantage, and her handles are simple but quick. She loves the behind the back move when girls are reaching.. it just opens an angle for her to get downhill and make a play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["989081"],"_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-6701e3d9aacbc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">You want Williams on your team, but you don't want to have to play against her. She's aggressive and pesky on defense, the type that will frustrate any and all guards. She can also score from all angles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["881823"],"_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-6701e3d9aacf5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If off-ball screens were kept count, Ballard would've been in the top 3. She constantly made plays to get her teammates open, and I even caught her directing some traffic while setting screens.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Macy Menendez

Macy Menendez

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Macy
Menendez CG
Class
2026
Height
5'4"
HS
Benet Academy
|
IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 3 Evaluation
There is no hesitation when it comes to letting the ball go for Macy. Her form is quick,...
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Macy Menendez

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State: Illinois
School: Benet Academy
Club: M14 Hoops
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Katherine	MacLeod

Katherine MacLeod

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2026
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Katherine MacLeod
SG/PG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
East Leyden
|
IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 3 Evaluation
Macleod is one of those hard-hat players who gets her buckets off pure hustle and feel. She can...
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Katherine MacLeod

Twitter
State: Illinois
School: East Leyden
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Lylah Pantuso

Lylah Pantuso

IL
SG/PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2026
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Lylah
Pantuso SG/PG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Downers Grove North
|
IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 3 Evaluation
Lylah just makes the right decision a majority of the time. Sometimes.. to a fault. She’ll pass up...
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Lylah Pantuso

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State: Illinois
School: Downers Grove North
Club: Pink Elite
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Symone Pittman

Symone Pittman

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Symone
Pittman PG
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Example Academy
|
IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 3 Evaluation
Pittman had some plays that showcased her strong feel for the game. She’s not a flashy type of...
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Symone Pittman

State: Illinois
School: Example Academy
Club: Example Sports
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Mia Semith

Mia Semith

IL
SF/SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2026
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Mia
Semith SF/SG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Edwardsville
|
IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 3 Evaluation
Semith has such a technically sound game. She doesn’t do too much, but she does enough to always...
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Mia Semith

Twitter
State: Illinois
School: Edwardsville
Club: Southern Illinois Hawks
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Layla Lesure

Layla Lesure

IL
/SF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS /SF
CLASS 2026
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Layla
Lesure /SF
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Plainfield South
|
IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 3 Evaluation
The potential is there. Lesure has the length to be a threat in multiple ways. You can tell...
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Layla Lesure

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State: Illinois
School: Plainfield South
Club: Pink Elite
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Breanna Zafra

Breanna Zafra

HEIGHT 5'0"
POS N/A
CLASS 2026
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Breanna
Zafra
Class
2026
Height
5'0"
HS
Joliet Catholic Academy
|
IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 3 Evaluation
This was my first time getting to see Zafra, and she was impressive. She knows how to use...
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Breanna Zafra

State: Illinois
School: Joliet Catholic Academy
Club: M14 Hoops
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Nyila Williams

Nyila Williams

IL
PF/SF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2026
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Nyila
Williams PF/SF
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Marian Catholic
|
IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 3 Evaluation
You want Williams on your team, but you don’t want to have to play against her. She’s aggressive...
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Nyila Williams

State: Illinois
School: Marian Catholic
Club: Midwest Elite EYBL
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Caroline Barlar

Caroline Barlar

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Caroline
Barlar SG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Wheaton North
|
IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 3 Evaluation
If off-ball screens were kept count, Ballard would’ve been in the top 3. She constantly made plays to...
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Caroline Barlar

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State: Illinois
School: Wheaton North
Club: M14 Hoops
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