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Windmill City Weekend: Byron’s Saturday Afternoon Standouts

Windmill City Weekend: Byron’s Saturday Afternoon Standouts
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey June 14, 2025 @ 12:08 PM
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Leah Koster
Leah Koster 5'7" | CG | 2028
IL
Natalie McGhee
Natalie McGhee 5'7" | SG | 2028
IL
Maya Cobb
Maya Cobb 5'5" | CG | 2026
IL
Allison Linke
Allison Linke 6'1" | PF/CG | 2026
IL
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Strong handles and a high sense of confidence that allows her to play through mistakes. </em></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":"Leah Koster","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_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":"Metamora","_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-684c83a4c3306"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>One of the toughest kids I've seen all day. On the drive, her eyes are up, and she attacks with a ton of aggression and confidence. She plays bigger than her size and has a bit of her edge to her as well. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["900140"],"_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-684c83a4c3375"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>McGhee has the intangibles to be a top-tier talent in this state, regardless of class. She is athletic, strong, and can play multiple roles. The potential is there, and she's definitely on the right track. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["442381"],"_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-684daca0b20ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Linke continued to show her guard heavy skillset, which for some D1 coaches is a major thing to have on their roster. Versatility is key for the next level, and Alli demonstrates that during every game she plays. </em></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":"Julie Alcala","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Glenbard South","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"M14","_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-684daca0b21d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>This was my first time getting to see Alcala, and she has all the intangibles to grow into a strong prospect in the 2028 class. Strong stature, and a note of athleticism mixed with it. She understands how to screen and roll, or pop out. Intriguing type of prospect. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Maya Cobb

Maya Cobb

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Maya
Cobb CG
Class
2026
Height
5'5"
HS
Waubonsie Valley
|
IL
Windmill City Weekend: Byron’s Saturday Afternoon Standouts
Maya will be another big asset for this WV team going into the high school season. She’s a...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Maya Cobb

State: Illinois
School: Waubonsie Valley
Club: Midwest Elite EYBL
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Leah Koster

Leah Koster

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2028

Leah Koster

School: Metamora
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Natalie McGhee

Natalie McGhee

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Natalie
McGhee SG
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
HS
Thornton Fractional North
|
IL
Windmill City Weekend: Byron’s Saturday Afternoon Standouts
McGhee has the intangibles to be a top-tier talent in this state, regardless of class. She is athletic,...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Natalie McGhee

State: Illinois
School: Thornton Fractional North
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Murray State (KY)
Allison Linke

Allison Linke

IL
PF/CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PF/CG
CLASS 2026
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Allison
Linke PF/CG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Prospect
|
IL
Windmill City Weekend: Byron’s Saturday Afternoon Standouts
Linke continued to show her guard heavy skillset, which for some D1 coaches is a major thing to...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Murray State (KY)
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Allison Linke

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State: Illinois
School: Prospect
Club: Wolverinas
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Julie Alcala

Julie Alcala

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SF
CLASS 2028

Julie Alcala

School: Glenbard South
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