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Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 5 Evaluation

Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 5 Evaluation
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey October 9, 2024 @ 08:42 PM
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Grace Grunloh
Grace Grunloh 5'7" | SG | 2026
IL
MJ Howard
MJ Howard 5'6" | 2026
IL
Asia Sudberry
Asia Sudberry 5'5" | 2026
IL
Payton Wallin
Payton Wallin 5'10" | CG | 2026
IL
Gwen Smith
Gwen Smith 5'11" | SG/SF | 2026
IL
Courtny Bridgeforth
Courtny Bridgeforth 6'0" | SG | 2026
IL
Grace Lee
Grace Lee 6'2" | PF | 2026
IL
Taleah Turner
Taleah Turner 5'6" | SF | 2025
IL
Allison Gogola
Allison Gogola 5'10" | SG | 2026
IL
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One of those hard-hat type of players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["771780"],"_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">Strong feel and instincts for the game on both ends. Her knack for crashing the boards and finding a body are the little things that stood out as well. She's going to be a strong piece for St. Francis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["515496"],"_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">An athletic guard who can be a threat on both sides of the ball. She's agile enough to stay in front of fast and quick guards and athletic enough to get to the rim. She can be utilized in multiple roles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["625058"],"_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">Lee showed a ton of physicality this past weekend, and there weren't many players in the gym who could deal with it. She's active on the boards and can run the floor when the break starts. Mobile, active, and aware.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["515568"],"_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-67070dc8d75f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Turner was always looking to make the smart decision during each possession, whether it was moving without the ball or setting up her teammates. While it's clear that she can score, this weekend she showcased more of her playmaking ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773817"],"_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-67070dc8d765c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith has a soft touch around the rim, and she gets there with ease because of how much she moves. Off the screens, or cuts.. Smith will create space for herself or others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["836935"],"_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-67070dc8d76c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An active player who plays each role that she's used in with effort. If she was running the floor, it was with purpose, and if she was running the possession from the top, she was directing with purpose. A hard worker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["901460"],"_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-67070dc8d7732"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Asia is full of energy. She is in constant motion, never the last one on a break, and is the type of player to pick you up full court. Her defense was the standout skill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["901862"],"_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-67070dc8d779d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">MJ has a little shake and bake to her game. She's a confident ball handler who knows how to make plays for herself and others. She's solid on the defensive side too. You can just tell she knows how to really play the game of basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Grace Grunloh

Grace Grunloh

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Grace
Grunloh SG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Aurora Central Catholic
|
IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 5 Evaluation
Gunloh is just tough. On both sides of the ball, she applies pressure. She hits the boards at...
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Grace Grunloh

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State: Illinois
School: Aurora Central Catholic
Club: Greater Purpose Athletics - GPA
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Courtny Bridgeforth

Courtny Bridgeforth

IL
SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Courtny
Bridgeforth SG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
St Francis
|
IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 5 Evaluation
Strong feel and instincts for the game on both ends. Her knack for crashing the boards and finding...
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Courtny Bridgeforth

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State: Illinois
School: St Francis
Club: Mac Irvin Lady Fire
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Allison Gogola

Allison Gogola

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Allison
Gogola SG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Lake Park
|
IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 5 Evaluation
An athletic guard who can be a threat on both sides of the ball. She’s agile enough to...
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Allison Gogola

Instagram Twitter
State: Illinois
School: Lake Park
Club: Illinois Rockets
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Grace Lee

Grace Lee

IL
PF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Grace
Lee PF
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Depaul College Prep
|
IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 5 Evaluation
Lee showed a ton of physicality this past weekend, and there weren’t many players in the gym who...
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Grace Lee

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State: Illinois
School: Depaul College Prep
Club: All In
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Taleah Turner

Taleah Turner

IL
SF
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Taleah
Turner SF
Class
2025
Height
5'6"
HS
Kankakee
|
IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 5 Evaluation
Turner was always looking to make the smart decision during each possession, whether it was moving without the...
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Taleah Turner

Twitter
State: Illinois
School: Kankakee
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Gwen Smith

Gwen Smith

IL
SG/SF
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2026
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Gwen
Smith SG/SF
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Lyons Township
|
IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 5 Evaluation
Smith has a soft touch around the rim, and she gets there with ease because of how much...
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Gwen Smith

Instagram Twitter
State: Illinois
School: Lyons Township
Club: Full Package
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Payton Wallin

Payton Wallin

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Payton
Wallin CG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Yorkville Christian
|
IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 5 Evaluation
An active player who plays each role that she’s used in with effort. If she was running the...
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Payton Wallin

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State: Illinois
School: Yorkville Christian
Club: Illinois Rockets
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Asia Sudberry

Asia Sudberry

HEIGHT 5'5"
POS N/A
CLASS 2026
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Asia
Sudberry
Class
2026
Height
5'5"
HS
Plainfield South
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IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 5 Evaluation
Asia is full of energy. She is in constant motion, never the last one on a break, and...
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Asia Sudberry

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State: Illinois
School: Plainfield South
Club: AR Elite WBB
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MJ Howard

MJ Howard

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS N/A
CLASS 2026
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MJ
Howard
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
West Aurora
|
IL
Prep Girls Hoops Illinois The Expo: Team 5 Evaluation
MJ has a little shake and bake to her game. She’s a confident ball handler who knows how...
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MJ Howard

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State: Illinois
School: West Aurora
Club: M14 Hoops
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