Showdown at the Lake: Guards Who Can Deliver

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While temperatures were dropping into the 30s in Lake Charles, inside at the Showdown at the Lake Classic players were heating up inside on the court. (Shout out to the gumbo in the hospitality room that provided extra warmth- I must've been in Louisiana!)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These boot state players showed me high IQ in transition, dishing and assisting, scoring and much more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's my schedule for the rest of the tournament season. Can't wait to catch players in action!&nbsp;<strong>Let's connect: @playerRIMedies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1055786,"width":"407px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/PGH-MarissaRimbertScoutingSchedule-v2.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1055786" style="width:407px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["943318"],"_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-67588d7fa0076"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones is a slasher with the ability to shoot. She is a high energy player, communicating with her teammates and uplifting them while on or off the floor. Her presence was missed when she was on the bench. She uses a quick jab step to blow by her defender to pull up and pop in the lane or get all the way to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489561"],"_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-6759f098cd35a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson's game has great versatility meaning she has tremendous upside. Her transition game is smooth and fluid. Not only is Johnson a guard that can deliver, she is also a shooter and uses her long and lengthy frame to serve as an impact defender. She displays great body control while elevating over defenders to finish right at the cup. Plus she can finish with her hand. Whether it's a scoop finish or floater, she is living up to her "Slim Sniper" nickname as her game reminds you of Kevin Durant.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Toni Brown","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Iowa High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6759f098cd3f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown is only an 8th grader running the show for her team. She makes zippy passes around in the half court set, and already understands how to pass the ball with the right hand on the right and vice versa. It was impressive to see Brown understand how to slow the game down when the opposing team was closing in on the lead. She faced a lot of pressure and showed confidence in her ability to combat the pressure and make smart decisions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484974"],"_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-6759f098cd439"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">University of Southern Mississippi commit. Hamilton has tight handles and can consistently create her own shot. She is a floor general and understands how to set the tempo for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["484988"],"_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-6759f098cd478"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Washington has the ability to consistently create her own shot. While the defense is focused on what her next quick step will be, Washington is finding the cracks in the paint. It seems as if the pathway opens up as she attacks and she finishes over 2-3 defenders. The acrobatic finishes she uses display her athleticism. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->