Underrated Names That Turned Heads At The Expo

With the Expo officially in the books, there were plenty of names that could be discussed, but these prospects stood out, making a strong statement throughout the event. Competing against top-tier regional talent, these players put their skills on full display and earned their place as noteworthy mentions. Which prospects made the biggest impact on the court? Read more below on the 7 names that caught eyes.   Here's some help from the home team 🏀 - Use code MBG30 for 30% off your first purchase of any subscription.    [player_tooltip player_id='1316669' first='Cora' last='Babin'] (2028) | CG |   Babin showed off positional versatility and her ability crash the glass plus finish afterwards can't go unmentioned. Cora was confident on the floor, but played selflessly, feeding the hot handed teammate. She's someone that can mesh well with many different skillsets, making her very resourceful.     Naomi Solomon (2030) | PG |   Solomon was a name that stood out surprisingly from what she demonstrated off the floor. When Naomi wasn't playing, she was on the other court getting form shots up. Earlier in 3v3 play Naomi wasn't knocking down the longball, so she took her off time to work the craft. It may be minuscule, but it showed a player that wants better for herself.     [player_tooltip player_id='975835' first='Nora' last='Conte'] (2028) | CG/PG |   Conte is a fun guard to watch. There's an air of confidence about her no matter who she's up against. Most of her takes, even some of the misses, were all strong, especially after turning the corner. Nora did a good job of opening up players' hips up, making them vulnerable to downhill attacks. Her defensive is underrated too; Conte plays the gaps well and was attentive on sloppy passes.   This season Nora will be in a new uniform, ready to make a big splash in the public-school scene. Smithfield could have found themselves a jewel. She's a prospect that needs more eyes on her moving forward.     Allie McIntosh (2028) | SG/PG |   Allie was one of the more surprising players watched on the day. She found her groove early on, needing little time to adjust. McIntosh recognized quickly in 3v3 play that her team as counting on her to be aggressive and that exactly what she did. There were a few plays where Allie found good position after great driving moves. Her spin moves are in control, plus they consistently give her the shoulder's edge. McIntosh was certainly worthy of mention.     [player_tooltip player_id='1223696' first='Hailey' last='Mayo'] (2028) | PF/C |   Mayo certainly made a case for raising her stock at the showcase. She was an excellent decisionmaker that helped initiate the offense with solid screens, she moved well without the ball and was even an impactful dho threat. Her size in combination with the strength plus the soft touch at the basket made her a standout. It didn't matter if she was on the drive or making a move out the post, Hailey remained a governing force. The defense shouldn't be left out of the conversation either. She played alert, plus was agile enough to switch off on other players too. Mayo certainly definitely raised eyebrows here.     [player_tooltip player_id='1180534' first='Steph' last='Keel'] (2028) | SG/PG |   Keel was a winner on the day. She was surgical in a sense, getting efficient baskets without much fluff in-between. Steph got to her spots with a purpose and was relentless when having the hot hand. What was most impressive was the agility shown throughout the day though. The '28 guard is very nimble and then when combined with her quick-wittedness, it really put things into perspective. Steph looked really polished. She'll be under close watch to see what type of impact she has this season.     [player_tooltip player_id='1803794' first='Leah' last='Rivers-Wright'] (2028) | PG/SG |   Leah showed some impressive flashes at the showcase. Typically, players aren't as comfortable going to their offhand, but not Rivers-Wright. There were multiple times that the Maynard guard identified shaky defenders and took advantage of the open space. The craftiness on the touch after creating space was also noteworthy. Leah is one to keep tabs on this season.

With the Expo officially in the books, there were plenty of names that could be discussed, but these prospects stood out, making a strong statement throughout the event. Competing against top-tier regional talent, these players put their skills on full display and earned their place as noteworthy mentions. Which prospects made the biggest impact on the court? Read more below on the 7 names that caught eyes.