Freshman Showcase: 5 Names To Watch This Weekend

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article we take a look a some of the talented 2030 players from SC poised to make a splash at the Freshman Showcase here in the Carolinas. The event will be held at the Rock Hill Sports and Events Center on August 30th. Reserve your spot today! <a href="https://events.prepgirlshoops.com/e/1573/register/carolinas-freshman-showcase" data-type="link" data-id="https://events.prepgirlshoops.com/e/1573/register/carolinas-freshman-showcase">PGHFreshmanShowcaseRegistration</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1252757"],"_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-6a90994fb82bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Avani comes into this weekend's showcase as one of the physically stronger guards in the class. Never shying away from contact, Avani sheds defenders and contact on her way to the basket time and time again. As a PG who likes to play the game from the inside out, be on the lookout for her to impose her will this weekend on her smaller match-ups. Her physicality might fool you however, as Avani is also a willing shooter as well when defenses lay off. Avani will step into this weekend looking to make a big name for herself before carrying her current momentum back to Dutch Fork for the next varsity season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1823286"],"_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-6a90994fb82f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fresh off a Junior EYBL Gold Championship this summer with HER Elite, Dani is ready to continue her high level play this weekend. Standing at 5'10 she will be one of the tallest guards in attendance this weekend. Her ability to knock down 3's at a good clip is right in line with the rest of her 2030 class that shoots the ball at a high level. What will separate Dani this weekend will be her ability to make plays over the top, utilizing her size to pick apart the defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1870619"],"_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-6a90994fb8316"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After helping her high school Lady Cardinals to a state championship this spring, Avery jumped right into her grassroots spring and summer with the Pasadena Stars out of Greenville, SC. Avery is a high IQ player that is constantly gauging how best to help her team be successful between the lines. A capable shooter, passer, and finisher around the rim, she is poised to continue her upward trajectory for many more years here in the upstate. Look for Avery to make an immediate impact this weekend playing against some of the other top talent from across the Carolinas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1538687"],"_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-6a90994fb8335"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A quick and scrappy guard, Laela brings great ball instincts to this 2030 class. One will often find her using her speed and quickness to be disruptive in passing lanes or first to loose balls, the kind of hustle plays that coaches will love as she continues to develop. Add to the mix a consistent mid range pull up, with the ability to get into small gaps on the offensive end, and Laela is ready to carve out a space for herself among the top talent in the 2030 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1899740"],"_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-6a90994fb8352"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At 5'8" Karsyn carries athleticism and speed that keeps her in the mix on both ends of the floor. She is able to attack the glass on the defensive end, followed by pushing the rock with pace, utilizing both hands, and putting pressure on opposing defenses. Add that to her ability to make 3's at a high clip, and defenses have to play her honest or she'll make them pay. Look for Karsyn's change of pace and shot making to jump out in a big way this weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->