PGH Minnesota Expo: Team 6 evaluations, part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>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 2 of our Team 6 evaluations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["911448"],"_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-68d5912e23a49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Olson has been gradually raising her game ever since we saw her play for the first time two summers ago. Things were no different at Sunday's PGH Expo, where Kylie was a standout performer all day long. Standing at 6'0 with a large, well-muscled frame, the NRHEG junior is a dominant presence in the paint. Olson's post moves and sheer strength were no match for most defenders on Sunday. Kylie also displayed some versatility at the Expo, excelling in the pick-and-roll, and knocking down open shots from beyond the arc. With an endless work ethic, and the insatiable desire to keep improving, Olson's trajectory is only up from here.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["764173"],"_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-68d5912e23b3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Though a late addition to the Team 6 roster, there was a lot to like about Nicolai's performance at the PGH Expo. She played with plenty of hustle, wrestling for loose balls and fighting for boards, brought tons of physicality to the defensive end, and was generally relentless in her efforts all day. Lexi attacked the basket with determination, using her explosiveness and long strides to beat her defenders to the rim. Following a strong summer with the [program_tooltip program_id='712699' first='Minnesota' last='Rise'], we'd love to see the Providence Academy junior take a bigger role for the Lions as they embark on their quest for a fifth consecutive state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1236881"],"_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-68d5912e23c10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We first saw Konz at the start of the AAU season. At the time she impressed us with her court vision, motor, and ability to play with pace. This past Sunday it was Sam's ability to play through adversity that amazed us. Despite going down with an ankle injury early in the 3-on-3 competition, the Morris Area junior decided to keep playing. In the subsequent games, Konz found ways to create a positive impact for her team. She fought for rebounds down low, brought her usual energy and physicality on the defensive end, and showed off her capabilities as a three-point shooter. Be ready for a breakout year for the Tigers guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1314534"],"_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":1319638,"_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-68d5912e23d19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Laduke was one of several members of the up-and-coming Richfield varsity squad that competed at the PGH Expo. What jumped out to us immediately was both her speed and tight handle on the ball. Ania is super quick both laterally and in the open court, allowing her to excel as a transition scoring threat and an on-ball defender. She is a confident ball handler who loves to attack the basket with a dribble combo, using her physical strength to push through contact on the way to the rim. The 5'7 guard was highly aggressive on the glass, out-working her opponents for rebounds on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->