CGHR Da Future Showcase: Outside Shooters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The turning of our calendars from July to August means the AAU season is in the rear view mirror and what lies ahead over the ensuing several months will be preparation for the 2025-26 season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Part of that preparation will involve a number of showcase events. One of those is Da Future Showcase, which is hosted every year by Carolina Girls Hoops Report. This year's version was once again hosted in the Mooresville/Lake Norman area north of Charlotte.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the bulk of talent was from the Carolinas, the states of Georgia and Virginia also had a presence. Without further ado, we shift our focus to who thrived as either midrange or long range shooters.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["674585"],"_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":1279732,"_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-688fa639d1bf8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Robbins made the trip up Interstate 85 from the metro-Atlanta area to the Carolinas for this year's Da Future Showcase. During the offseason, she transferred from 3A Jefferson to a Hebron Christian team that participated in the Private School State Championship last season. A product of [program_tooltip program_id='715570' first='Southeast' last='All Stars'] 16U 3SSB (Adidas), she places emphasis on taking care of the ball and is a fearless rim attacker. Robbins also displays confidence in her ability to make plays with how she will call for the ball. She is listed as a small forward and shooting guard. Robbins was a huge reason why the Dragons finished 22-6 last season and advanced to the quarterfinals of last season's 3A state tournament.&nbsp;</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":"Amelia Layton","_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":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"United Hornets","_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-688fa639d1caa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Layton had, arguably, the most shooting success of any of the prospects on hand at Da Future Showcase. Even during rim attacking drills, she was more apt to try her hand at midrange jump shots and found a rhythm from 3-point range as well. Layton also displayed exemplary ball handling skills as well. Her long-range skills are indicative of someone who primarily plays at the two but one can place Layton in a lineup at the point as well. She played a big role last season in Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy finishing with a stellar 20-7 mark and a 14-0 conference mark.&nbsp;</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":1279735,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Lola Wilson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_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":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cannon","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='713452' first='FBC' last=''] United We Trust","_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-688fa639d1d34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When someone in the seventh grade is displaying she can hold her own against more experienced prospects, that youngster is doing plenty of things correct. That is the case for Wilson. She can set up on the perimeter to attempt a 3-point shot and can connect on a large number of said triples. Wilson's passing and court vision are also important aspects to a team. She also brings a fearless attitude with every game she plays and how she attacks the rim is one element of that. Wilson is more than poised for a stellar 2025-26 season sporting the Cannon colors.&nbsp;</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":1279740,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Alivia Costner","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_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":"Harold E Winkler.","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='713452' first='FBC' last=''] United We Trust","_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-688fa639d1db1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Costner also displayed that she can hold her own against more experienced competition at this year's Da Future Showcase. She is fresh off a spring and summer where she ran with [program_tooltip program_id='713452' first='FBC' last=''] United We Trust on the grassroots circuit. Costner displayed a consistency in midrange shooting drills and that can translate to many a solid performance during a game. She is a multi-sport athlete who also excels in the track and field realm alongside her basketball accomplishments. Costner is already establishing herself as someone who can slice through defenses en route to the rim and can make plenty of big plays on both ends of the floor.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->