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PGH NJ Expo Scouting Evaluations

PGH NJ Expo Scouting Evaluations
Joshua Ebrahim
Joshua Ebrahim November 7, 2025 @ 05:18 AM
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Mia Pratola
Mia Pratola 5'5" | PG/SG | 2029
NJ
Katherine Canon
Katherine Canon 5'7" | CG/SG | 2028
NJ
Payton Lewis
Payton Lewis 5'8" | CG | 2027
NJ
Bri Duque
Bri Duque 5'8" | 2028
New E
Valerie Aracena
Valerie Aracena 5'7" | /PG | 2028
NJ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Continuing with the evaluations from our PGH NJ Expo. The showcase was a great chance for these prospects to see where they stack up with other prospects and how to take their game to the next level. In this series, we will cover all of the prospects that attended and break down their game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1005131"],"_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-690354f85bd42"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Duque has a good showcase displaying her up-tempo style of play and impressive spot-up shooting. Excels playing off screens and going downhill. Has a nice mid-range jumper and is shifty enough to get to the basket. Duque is a good rebounder on both ends of the floor, boxes out, and gets the outlet pass out quickly. Defensively, she has good length and can guard multiple positions. Good footwork to cut off defenders and has good IQ to anticipate passes that can be turned into fastbreak points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1247945"],"_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-690354f85bd9c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pratola is a fast-paced guard who can score in many different ways. Has comfort with her pull-up jumper from the perimeter and mid-range. Excellent point guard that protects the ball and makes smart reads in half-court sets. In transition, she knows when to score and when to dish it off and can play on or off the ball. She can finish with either hand and shows great touch around the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1132080"],"_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-690354f85bde3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Canon is a three-level scorer and a dynamic guard who likes to play up up-tempo style of basketball. Fluid shooting mechanics, quick release, and plenty of range from beyond the arc and in the mid-range. Has the skill to beat you in a multitude of ways and get a clean look. She can play off-ball or as the PG and run the offense to perfection. Can drive through contact and penetrate the paint to finish or kick out to one of her teammates in the corners. Has elite vision with angles and sees the floor and can make all the difficult passes look super easy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913587"],"_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-690354f85be27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aracena showed a lot of confidence during the expo. Loves to play through contact and be physical, and create turnovers that turn into fast break points. Her game revolves around creating space to get her stepback jumper off with enough space, dicing through defenders. attacking the paint and being able to get her own shot off when she needs it. Can finish with either hand and fights through contact to the net. Aracena has good shooting mechanics and release, with the ability to stretch the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1047951"],"_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-690354f85be69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lewis has range from all three levels, but she excels at getting to the basket and finding ways to score. Physical guard who makes the right reads and plays to the whistle. Likes to play down in the paint facing the basket. Defensively, she has lockdown perimeter defender capabilities, which can hinder opponents and make shots difficult. She loves to push the pace and laser passes to find her teammates in transition for easy buckets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Continuing with the evaluations from our PGH NJ Expo. The showcase was a great chance for these prospects to see where they stack up with other prospects and how to take their game to the next level. In this series, we will cover all of the prospects that attended and break down their game.

Bri Duque

Bri Duque

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HEIGHT 5'8"
POS N/A
CLASS 2028
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Bri
Duque
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
HS
Rutgers Prep
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New E
PGH NJ Expo Scouting Evaluations
Duque has a good showcase displaying her up-tempo style of play and impressive spot-up shooting. Excels playing off...
Written by Joshua Ebrahim
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Bri Duque

State: New England
School: Rutgers Prep
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Mia Pratola

Mia Pratola

NJ
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2029
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Mia
Pratola PG/SG
Class
2029
Height
5'5"
HS
Southern Regional
|
NJ
PGH NJ Expo Scouting Evaluations
Pratola is a fast-paced guard who can score in many different ways. Has comfort with her pull-up jumper...
Written by Joshua Ebrahim
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Mia Pratola

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State: New Jersey
School: Southern Regional
Club: New Jersey Rebels
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Katherine Canon

Katherine Canon

NJ
CG/SG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS CG/SG
CLASS 2028
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Katherine
Canon CG/SG
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
HS
Villa Walsh
|
NJ
PGH NJ Expo Scouting Evaluations
Canon is a three-level scorer and a dynamic guard who likes to play up up-tempo style of basketball....
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Katherine Canon

Instagram
State: New Jersey
School: Villa Walsh
Club: The Jersey Gemz
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Valerie Aracena

Valerie Aracena

NJ
/PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS /PG
CLASS 2028
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Valerie
Aracena /PG
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
HS
Ridgefield Park
|
NJ
PGH NJ Expo Scouting Evaluations
Aracena showed a lot of confidence during the expo. Loves to play through contact and be physical, and...
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Valerie Aracena

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State: New Jersey
School: Ridgefield Park
Club: 845 Elite
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Payton Lewis

Payton Lewis

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Payton
Lewis CG
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Rutherford
|
NJ
PGH NJ Expo Scouting Evaluations
Lewis has range from all three levels, but she excels at getting to the basket and finding ways...
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Payton Lewis

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State: New Jersey
School: Rutherford
Club: Jersey Aces Puma Nxt Pro
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