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The Expo: Player Evaluations Team One and Team Three

The Expo: Player Evaluations Team One and Team Three
Donald Tatum
Donald Tatum September 1, 2025 @ 01:01 PM
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Isabella Cortes
Isabella Cortes 5'5" | PG | 2028
LA
Laila Rousell
Laila Rousell 6'2" | 2029
LA
Mariah McLaurin
Mariah McLaurin 5'5" | SG/PG | 2027
MS
Hope Huesman
Hope Huesman 5'8" | 2029
LA
Raylan Smith
Raylan Smith 5'5" | SF/PF | 2027
LA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hard work and opportunity go hand in hand, and the chance to showcase development in a competitive environment is where talent truly shines. Here are additional evaluations of the standout players from Team One and Team Three, highlighting the skill and potential on display at the Expo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1305811"],"_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-68b5de701d829"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mariah was a ball of energy all day. She is an elite ball handler, an elite defender, an elite facilitator and on top of all that she has an amazing basketball attitude and demeanor. There were no easy possessions for anyone she was guarding. She is a high level player with undeniable skill and grit. Her upside is endless. On top of all the tangibles, she checks the intangible boxes as well. She is a hooper with the perfect mix of basketball skill, poise and aggression. She was a joy to watch compete. </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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1319174' first='Isabella' last='Cortes']","_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":"5'5u0022","_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":"De la Salle","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"NOLA Select Lady Flames","_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-68b5de701d9ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cortes is a developing talent that has the demonstrated athletic skill and fundamentals to be an impact player in her class. She ran the floor and filled the lanes on fast breaks making her a constant threat while on the court. She has a trusted handle and is a willing facilitator which is key to earning meaningful minutes in High School. Cortes has all of the tools and intangibles to grow her game and continue to develop. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["974220"],"_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-68b5de701da6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is an aggressive on ball player that hangs her hat on the defensive side of the ball. In a game that highlights three point shooters, Smith showed up and did the dirty work. She was a constant problem on defense. She played the passing lanes and created scoring opportunities by converting finishing in the open court. Keep an eye on her this season as she will surely be an impact player in the state.</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1281275' first='Hope' last='Huesman']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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-68b5de701db6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Huesman was a constant in the paint working hard on the boards and defending with aggression. Huesman has great size and mobility and works hard on both sides of the ball. Constantly moving without the ball and facilitating by setting picks and screens for guards to create plays. Huesman is a high IQ post player that makes the game easier for guards by staying aggressive and knowing her position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1307741"],"_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-68b5de701dbef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Laila is going to be a problem in the state. She has all the natural gifts required for next level play. In addition to her natural gifts she also has the skill to match. Her athleticism and skill is obvious and her trajectory is clear. She is strong, aggressive and embraces the physical part of the game which is not typical for a player her age. She is a big with developing gaurd skills and that is special for a player in this class. Bet on Roussell and keep an eye on her today and moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Continue to stay locked in with the prephoops platform for more coverage to include the first and second team player announcements. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Hard work and opportunity go hand in hand, and the chance to showcase development in a competitive environment is where talent truly shines. Here are additional evaluations of the standout players from Team One and Team Three, highlighting the skill and potential on display at the Expo.

Mariah McLaurin

Mariah McLaurin

HEIGHT 5'5"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2027
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Mariah
McLaurin SG/PG
Class
2027
Height
5'5"
HS
Northwest Rankin
|
MS
The Expo: Player Evaluations Team One and Team Three
Mariah was a ball of energy all day. She is an elite ball handler, an elite defender, an...
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Mariah McLaurin

State: Mississippi
School: Northwest Rankin
Club: Mississippi All In
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Isabella Cortes Isabella Cortes 5'5" | PG De Le Salle | 2028 State LA

HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2028

Isabella Cortes Isabella Cortes 5'5" | PG De Le Salle | 2028 State LA

School: De la Salle
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Raylan Smith

Raylan Smith

LA
SF/PF
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2027
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Raylan
Smith SF/PF
Class
2027
Height
5'5"
HS
Springfield
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LA
The Expo: Player Evaluations Team One and Team Three
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Raylan Smith

State: Louisiana
School: Springfield
Club: Lady Gladiator
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Hope Huesman Hope Huesman 5'8" De La Salle | 2029 LA

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Hope Huesman Hope Huesman 5'8" De La Salle | 2029 LA

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Laila Rousell

Laila Rousell

LA
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS N/A
CLASS 2029
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Class
2029
Height
6'2"
HS
Westlake
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LA
The Expo: Player Evaluations Team One and Team Three
Laila is going to be a problem in the state. She has all the natural gifts required for...
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School: Westlake
Club: CyFair Elite EYBL
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