The Expo Recap: Offensive Firepower

Some of the state's best talent was at the Expo and the showcase featured some of the state's top offensive scorers. From explosive guards, to forwards dominating in the paint, this group sold the popcorn and kept spectators and coaches on the edge of their seats. In this article, we highlight six of the top scorers at the Expo.    [player_tooltip player_id='1217153' first='Evana' last='Rivera'] was one of the "fire-powered" guards in the building. Her handles were crisp and confident, allowing her to navigate through traffic and create her own shot. Rivera blended physicality with athleticism and consistently got to the basket to score. She also showed strong court vision and the ability to be a playmaker on the court. Her playmaking was set up by her ability to get to the rim and score. Last season Rivera averaged double-digit rebounds. She used offensive rebounds to put the ball in the basket. She was a true scorer whose ability to put the ball in the basket made her one of the top prospects in the building.     [player_tooltip player_id='1221020' first='Alba' last='Lemuna'] (cover photo) was one of the most versatile scorers at the Expo. She carved up defenses on the inside and on the perimeter. Lemuna used her frame and footwork to carve out space, showing soft hands and excellent finishing ability. Lemuna had excellent footwork and utilized it to keep defenders on their heels. Her ball handling was good, and she got to the rim and dominated. She also ran the floor as well as anybody and was very efficient scoring in transition. In addition to scoring around the rim, Lemuna was deadly from behind the arc. She shot it well in offensive sets and also knocked down three-pointers in transition. This is what separated her from the pack. She was physical and savvy around the rim and an equal threat on the perimeter. Lemuna was the most versatile forward in the room and one of the top overall prospects at the EXpo.       Vancott was surgical on the floor and scored with unmatched precision. She got to the rim anytime she wanted to and was super efficient at "getting buckets." She played with patience, control, and had a stoic demeanor on the floor. If a defender gave her an inch, she took a mile. She was just that dangerous on the floor and was arguably the most polished scorer at the event. There were many great scorers in the building, but VanCott's scoring was methodical and surgical. She had the ability to get downhill, shoot the midrange, score in transition, utilize the euro step, step back for the three, shake a defender with the hesitation move, and her jumper was pure and consistent. With her size at the guard position, she was also able to score off of offensive rebounds. VanCott was special and elite. Her efficiency and versatility are what separated her from every other prospect in the building.     [player_tooltip player_id='1218142' first='Za'myria' last='King'] lit up the gym with explosive athleticism and confidence. Her first step was deadly, and once she got a shoulder past her defender, it was a bucket waiting to happen. She finished with power and flair. King also rebounded well from the guard position, and once she got the ball, she was on the attack. She was special in transition, smooth in the midrange, and played with an edge that made her unstoppable when locked in. Last season, she averaged 19.4 points per game, and while she knocked down 34 threes for the season, the majority of her scoring came from the midrange area and in transition. At the Expo, King was one of the few players in the building who could take over a game purely through aggression, skill, and willpower.     [player_tooltip player_id='1319999' first='Genesis' last='Florez'] was arguably the most aggressive scorer in the building. Her handle, separation moves, and shooting range made her nearly impossible to guard one-on-one, and every time she crossed halfcourt, she had her mind on getting a bucket. She hit tough midrange pull-ups, step-back threes, and shot the ball with rhythm and confidence. Her ability to dictate pace and create space off the dribble drew consistent “oohs” from the crowd. Every possession felt like she was a threat to score, and the majority of the time, she did. Fllorez was a true three-level and an unapologetic bucket-getter who stamped her name as one of the top prospects in the building.       Figueroa's combination of size and touch made her one of the toughest covers at the Expo. At 6'1”, she could shoot from distance, drive off the bounce, or finish through contact inside. Her ability to attack off the dribble was intimidating, and she drove the lane all day long. She finished at the rim going left and right, and with great efficiency and explosiveness. Her ability to pull up in transition and hit tough jumpers over smaller guards was ver eye-catching. Figueroa was a selfless player who played under control at all times. Though she was a "bucket getter" she was also a team-first offensive player. She made passes and assists to teammates when she drew the defense. She was a scorer who let the game come to her and she delivered all day long.

Some of the state's best talent was at the Expo and the showcase featured some of the state's top offensive scorers. From explosive guards, to forwards dominating in the paint, this group sold the popcorn and kept spectators and coaches on the edge of their seats. In this article, we highlight six of the top scorers at the Expo.