The Expo: DMV Pushing the Pace

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Expo brought together more than 70 players from across the DMV and surrounding areas, creating plenty of opportunities for athletes to make an impression. In an up-tempo showcase setting, the ability to run the floor, advance the ball, and make quick decisions stood out throughout the day. These 6 players caught my attention with their pace, activity, and ability to help get their teams moving in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1810038"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1e04aac43f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bosely plays with a ton of speed, getting the ball and immediately looking to go before the defense has time to get set. She is quick and shifty with the ball, using her handle to get inside for her jumper while also showing good vision with bounce passes and a sneaky no-look pass to find teammates. She stays in the mix on both ends, boxing out and rebounding before pushing the ball herself or sprinting ahead to become an option in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1058465"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1e04aac4a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burrell was highly active, looking to turn rebounds, steals, and loose balls into opportunities going the other way. She showed good hands, pressured the ball defensively, and was ready to advance it as soon as she gained possession. Offensively, she knocked down a three from the left wing and showed her ability to attack gaps off the dribble, finishing a strong crossover move at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1058509"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1e04aac4ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Doane looked comfortable handling the ball in transition and showed she could create for both herself and her teammates. She made a nice baseline pass to an open shooter and later turned a steal into a transition opportunity, staying with the play and eventually getting the ball back for an easy finish. She was also ready to rebound and push, while her willingness to relocate and call for the ball on the perimeter kept her involved after the initial action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1901883"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1e04aac532"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Edwards brought quickness and consistent effort, especially when the game opened up in transition. She was quick with the ball in the open floor, crashed the boards, and showed that she was willing to guard the ball without letting up defensively. Her hustle also translated offensively as she raced up the floor and got herself into position to knock down a short jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["965723"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1e04aac574"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones found several ways to help create pace, whether she was pushing the ball herself or working without it to make herself available. She flashed into open space, set screens, and showed good vision in transition by finding an open shooter after advancing the ball up the floor. She was also active on the glass and with her hands defensively, turning rebounds and a steal into immediate opportunities to get going the other way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1917902"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab1e04aac5b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones consistently looked to turn her work on the glass into early offense. After securing rebounds, she kept her eyes up for the outlet and was ready to advance the ball rather than allowing the defense to reset. She also showed she could take it herself, grabbing a rebound and pushing up the floor for a layup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->