Nebraska Expo: Team 2 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yesterday PerpGirlsHoops hosted its Nebraska Expo in Omaha, Nebraska, where girls from all across the state came to showcase their talent. Read about my Team 2 standouts below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["719887"],"_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-68da8badbb767"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='719887' first='KayTee' last='Irons'] is a tough guard who has an all-around game that impacts winning. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">KayTee had perhaps the best handle at the event, navigating pick and rolls and defensive pressure with ease.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Irons is a solid finisher around the basket who has a knack for drawing contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She is a good rebounder for her position and a tough defender. KayTee really shined in the 3v3 portion and hit timely shots in the 5v5 games. Overall, she showcased an exceptional feel for the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KayTee_Irons23/status/1968028307619975283","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KayTee_Irons23/status/1968028307619975283 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["865481"],"_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":1320736,"_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-68da8badbb7dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='865481' first='Gigi' last='Owens'] turned heads as one of the best standouts at the event Sunday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She has a functional handle, highlighted by her left-to-right crossover that allows her to get to her spots. Once she gets there, she is a strong finisher who embraces contact and can finish with both hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gigi has a host of pick-ups that, coupled with her long stride length, allow her to navigate traffic to get to the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While she can get to the rim at will, she is also a capable shooter. She's a lefty who gets good rotation on her shot. Owens showed good vision and feel as a passer. On defense, she can guard multiple positions up and down the lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1311871"],"_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-68da8badbb827"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaylln Kassebaum showcased her all-around game on Sunday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kallyn is a capable shooter who can also get to the rim. She is a solid finisher once she gets to the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She is a stout rebounder on both the offensive and defensive glass. On defense, she is a capable defender who uses her length to her advantage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["920267"],"_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-68da8badbb882"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='920267' first='Kaitlyn' last='McAlexander']'s best skill is her ability to shoot the ball. She has a textbook form that makes her a consistent threat from beyond the arch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaitlyn showed flashes of the rest of her game throughout the day. She was often in the right spot as she showed an understanding of how to space the court for her teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1309144"],"_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-68da8badbb8ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1309144' first='Vayden' last='Epp'] has a good feel for the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Epp is a solid shooter off the catch who makes defenders close out to her when she's open. Vayden is a good passer who finds open teammates when they cut.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is a solid defender who has a knack for racking up steals. Epp has active hands and can see things before they happen on the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->