Final Smoke From Camden's Wildcat Shootout

As the smoke clears from another Camden Wildcat Shootout, some players may not have dominated, but did enough to leave an impression. In this article, we recognize some of the under-the-radar players who made the most of their opportunities and earned one last spotlight before the summer AAU period kicks back into high gear.    [player_tooltip player_id='1876869' first='Eva' last='Meadows'] is making her first full-season return to basketball after a knee injury. Eva brings a high basketball IQ to the PG position. She is a coach's dream who plays the four position as a floor general and that coach on the Court. Meadows plays with poise and pace and showed she can create under pressure. Meadows plays with poise and pace. Creates for others and can knock down the 3-ball.       Carolyn Caldwell came back to school ball with confidence, an increased skillset, increased college interest, and a college offers from Lesley University. The power forward also showed ball handling from the four position and a more consistent perimeter game. She did a good job of recognizing mismatches and was able to take advantage of smaller players in the post. On defense, she showed improved footwork and quickness, which allowed her to cover guards in space. The biggest growth I recognized was her leadership on the floor and the comfort in her new role.     Adalyn “Addy” Jimenez 2030 Bishop Snyder AAU: FSA United PG   [player_tooltip player_id='1876850' first='Adalyn' last='Jimenez'] played well for one of her first times under the fire. The young guard handled pressure, stayed calm, and limited turnovers. Jiminez showcased a nice mid-range shot and connected on a few threes. She stood out in ball-handling duties, and on defense, she showed great anticipation; she defended the passing lanes very well. Jimenez adds depth and production to her team and will definitely be a young player to watch this upcoming season.     [player_tooltip player_id='1876864' first='Maya' last='Geerdes'] is a rising forward who adds physical toughness on the defensive and offensive side of the ball. Gerdes provides second-chance opportunities with her rebounding ability.she had a few putbacks in the game I watched. Geeders also runs the floor well for her size. She is selfless and the definition of a good teammate. Geeders showed the ability to finish through contact in the paint and still have a soft shot around the basket.     [player_tooltip player_id='1143207' first='Lauryn' last='Walker'] was quiet and effective on both ends of the ball. On the defensive side of the ball, she used her length to block shots on the inside and had quickness on the perimeter to prevent drives to the rim. Walker was effective on the inside and the outside on offense. She scored around the basket and also showcased a nice, smooth shot from behind the three-point line. Walker was active and used her size to her advantage - getting to the offensive glass and scoring on several putbacks. On defensive rebounds, Walker also showed an ability to grab it and go. She can initiate fastbreaks or fill the line with her ability to run the floor.     [player_tooltip player_id='1792561' first='Naomi' last='Williams'] was electrifying and led her team to an upset win over one of the top teams in the showcase. Williams consistently put pressure on the defense with her speed, change of direction, and first step to the basket. The young guard can shoot from all levels of the floor and was a standout in the transition game. Her combination of speed, pace, and scoring made her one of the most dynamic young guards in the building.     [player_tooltip player_id='1876903' first='Payton' last='Fleming'] was the workhorse for her team, and she consistently battled for rebounds and hit the floor for loose balls. Fleming defended the paint well and was physical against the opposition. Offensively, Fleming knocked down the midrange and showed she could score in the paint or get to the line. Fleming's combination of physicality, energy on the court, and her ability to score in the midrange made her a player to watch this upcoming season.

As the smoke clears from another Camden Wildcat Shootout, some players may not have dominated, but did enough to leave an impression. In this article, we recognize some of the under-the-radar players who made the most of their opportunities and earned one last spotlight before the summer AAU period kicks back into high gear.