PGH Minnesota Expo: Team 3 evaluations, part 1

The Prep Girls Hoops showcase season in Minnesota wrapped up on Sunday in Maple Grove with the PGH Expo. A variety of intriguing 2026 and 2027 prospects (plus a couple of 2029s) were on hand and we're doing evaluations on all six teams. This is part 1 of our Team 3 evaluations.    It comes as no surprise that Caskey was a standout performer at Sunday's showcase. A top 50 ranked prospect in the 2026 class, the New London-Spicer senior is a gifted athlete with a never-ending motor. Ayla impacted the game in every way, scoring at all three levels and providing a major defensive threat for team 3. On offense, the 5'8 guard excelled at getting downhill to the rim. With an explosive first step, crafty ball handling, and the ability to absorb contact from the defense, there wasn't much that could stop her from scoring in the paint. We will surely see more of the same in her final season with the Wildcats.     The All Iowa Attack guard was a nonstop force on both ends of the floor at the PGH Expo. On offense Nash showed off her abilities as a true three-level scorer, displaying her silky smooth jumper and finishing at the rim with a high degree of finesse. The Wayzata junior made numerous high IQ plays and dropped dime passes to her teammates in the half court. On the defensive end Kaja's lateral quickness and continuous effort help make her a lockdown defender, particularly on the perimeter. A top 25 prospect in the 2027 class, Nash is likely to make a big impact in her second season with the Trojans.     Thomas put on quite the performance at the PGH Expo. Whether staying ready for the kick-out pass and knocking down critical three-point shots, or dropping dime passes through seams in the defense, Aniyah was on her A-game on the offensive end. At one point the Mountain Iron-Buhl senior threw a beautiful behind the back pass to a trailer in transition. On the other side of the ball the 5'5 point guard was just as impactful. Aniyah opened up the second 5-on-5 game with steals on three different defensive possessions, helping to create an early lead for her team. It's clear that she'll play a major role for the Rangers again this winter.     We've seen some major improvements in Schultz's game over the last year or so. On Sunday the 5'8 guard excelled on the defensive end, shutting down her opponent's attempts to score on numerous occasions. Though her three-point shot is still just as lethal, Jessa also looks much more comfortable scoring in a variety of other ways, including taking defenders one-on-one to the rim. Combine the growth in her game, along with her consistently high level of effort on the court, and Schultz looks to be gearing up for a big season in her junior year at Holy Angels.     Though Hayes is not the biggest of guards, her athleticism was on full display at the Expo. She's quick in the open court and on the defensive end. Autumn's lateral movement allows her to keep her player in front of her, even on tougher matchups. With a muscular frame, Autumn has the strength required to snag rebounds, wrestle for loose balls, and absorb contact from the defense. The Osseo junior also showed off her super smooth, quick release shot. We were impressed with Autumn's shot selection from beyond the arc, allowing her to make threes at a high rate.

The Prep Girls Hoops showcase season in Minnesota wrapped up on Sunday in Maple Grove with the PGH Expo. A variety of intriguing 2026 and 2027 prospects (plus a couple of 2029s) were on hand and we're doing evaluations on all six teams. This is part 1 of our Team 3 evaluations.