PGH Minnesota Expo: Team 4 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 (plus a couple of 2029) prospects were on hand and we're doing evaluations on all six teams. This is part 1 of our Team 4 evaluations.    After missing the PGH Freshman Showcase due to illness, Denkmann we invited her to join us for the Expo. Brielle was more than ready to show off her skills. The standout 2029 prospect impacted the game in every way, showing off her scoring prowess, her high-pressure perimeter defense, and her top-tier court vision and passing abilities. The Wayzata freshman plays the game with fluid athleticism and a great deal of finesse. She holds several Division 1 offers, including St. Thomas, Marquette, and South Dakota State. Despite her absence last weekend, Brielle is a shoo-in for a top 5 spot in our initial rankings of the 2029 class.     Holt's performance at the PGH Expo made a distinct impression on us. The 5'5 guard is quick, has a great handle on the ball, and has really good court vision. We were particularly impressed with Aneciya's post-entry passing. She uses ball fakes and a keen sense of timing to get the ball down low, allowing the post to score before the defense recovers. The Richfield junior is a proficient three-point shooter with a quick, high-arcing release on the ball. We look forward to seeing what Holt will bring to the table for the up-and-coming Spartans squad this winter.     We liked what we saw from Bobbe at last year's Sophomore ID Camp, but we were even more impressed following Sunday's performance at the Expo. In the last year Miera has grown physically stronger, as well as more confident. The 5'11 forward was a vocal leader for her team, serving as a coach on the floor. She made smart plays on both ends, was unselfish with the ball, and gave her full effort on every single possession. The Andover junior's shooting seems to have improved, as well. On Sunday Bobbe showed off her silky release and served as a threat from beyond the arc for Team 4.     Utes brought the energy for Team 4 at the PGH Expo. With a high-revving motor, the 5'9 forward gave her all on the defensive end. Claire never hesitated to fight for boards or to get on the ground for a loose ball. On the offensive side she showed both her quickness and a willingness to post up in the paint. We were impressed with the Rogers senior's coachability on the floor; she took input from coaches and applied it to her game almost instantly. With some more development in her ball handling and understanding of the game, Utes can play a key role for the Royals this winter.     Klein displayed a great deal of versatility on Sunday. The lanky 5'10 forward played on the perimeter, as well as in the high and low post, and was effective in each area. On drives to the basket Ava absorbed massive amounts of contact from the defense, yet still managed to finish at the rim at a high rate. On the defensive end the Elk River junior uses her length to her advantage, protecting the rim like a middle blocker guards the volleyball net. Following a strong summer with the Freeze, Klein looks ready for a big season at Elk River.

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 (plus a couple of 2029) prospects were on hand and we're doing evaluations on all six teams. This is part 1 of our Team 4 evaluations.