Byron's Top Circuit Prospects From Live Period Week One

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Even though playing on a shoe circuit team comes with many advantages, independent teams still compete on high-level competitive circuits as well. Whether it's Select 40, NY2LA Sports, Lady P32/E32 League, or even our Prep Hoops circuits. There are top-tier players in these programs. Below are some players that fit this bill who competed this past weekend.</h3>    A definite stock riser in the 2027 class when the next update drops. Mante has been overlooked some due to her location and a minor injury setback a while back. But this past season, and now through the first couple of weeks of AAU, it is clear that she is different, even while playing alongside other standout players. Her frame does not fully show how strong she is, and her ability to make quick reads and shift stands out on both sides. She is a high energy kid as well. There is no doubt she has talent, but when that talent shows up against stronger competition while also playing with other skilled players, that is where the separation starts. High potential.     Big strides have been taken in Gulley's skill set, and you can really see it coming off PNR actions while playing with true bigs. She has all the tools to create for herself, the speed, the handle, and the ability to knock down shots, but when she slows things down and shows her natural point guard IQ, it is a sight to see. She plays with no fear, and her confidence is sky high. Strong potential.     Pettigrew is the best incoming freshman in the state, hands down, and is already crossing into the conversation as one of the best 2030 prospects in the country. Her game is far beyond her years, and having a family full of high level athletes is a big reason why. She plays with confidence, smoothness, and a strong sense of stability, never seeming to waver or get bothered. The handle is strong, the shot making is there at all levels, and defensively, she is not easy to get by. Excited to see this kid keep growing.     When a player who is not above 6 feet is bringing down a high number of boards, that usually points to high energy, high awareness, high IQ, or a strong combination of all three. Camilla has been showing signs of the latter. She has a strong, lengthy frame, but it is her need to stay in constant motion that makes her such a threat on the glass and on the defensive end as a whole. She can definitely impact the floor offensively, too, but if I am a college coach, I love seeing a kid who puts real emphasis on the things outside of points scored. Big fan.     From a stature standpoint, Harper already has the length of a collegiate guard, and she moves well all over the floor. Her strides are a perfect substitute for being called fast, and when you play with pace, the amount of ground you can cover with minimal steps can matter just as much as pure speed. She can stretch the floor with the best of them in her class, and she also shows soft touch and solid awareness around the rim.