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<p>This weekend, I attended the Empire State Takeover Fall Showcase at Union College in Schenectady, NY. 100 of the best prospects from New York were on hand to display their skills. A few players from Vermont and Pennsylvania also attended. Several of the players who attended are currently in the Prep Girls Hoops rankings, making for an exciting day of hoops. The event was divided into two sessions. One in the morning. One in the afternoon. Here are a few of the players who stood out during the AM Session. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1880090' first='Emma' last='Johnson'] is a young player who has a skill set beyond her years. Johnson received her first Division I offer before reaching her freshman year. She is a three-level scorer who can knock down jumpers from long range, drive to the hoop with authority, hit from the midrange, and score in the lane. Johnson is an excellent ball handler with strong court vision and a high basketball IQ. She rebounds well and is a tenacious on-the-ball defender. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">I have seen [player_tooltip player_id='968000' first='Kailey' last='Weber'] play several times, and once again she did not disappoint. As the 16th-ranked 2028 prospect in New York, the Division I offers are rolling in. Weber is a versatile player who can excel from multiple spots on the floor. Her talent was on full display during this event. Weber is a lethal outside shooter with unlimited range. She can beat defenders off the dribble to score at the rim and is a crafty scorer in the paint. She moves extremely well without the ball and runs the floor well in transition. Her size and length make her outstanding on the boards and a solid defender. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1897972' first='Jillian' last='Ogburn'] is a young player who continues to turn heads on the local showcase circuit. Ogburn is an elite ball handler. She is exceptional at attacking the basket off the dribble and a consistent finisher at the rim. Ogburn has a strong floater game with a soft touch. Her court vision and passing skills are a strength. Ogburn is a very good shooter from beyond the arc and in the mid-range. She is an aggressive defensive player with fast hands and excellent footwork. </p>
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<p>I have been following [player_tooltip player_id='1873889' first='Yael' last='Sanford'] for a while now, and this was the first time I was able to watch her play in person. Sanford was as good as advertised. She is only a freshman, but was more than impressive against some of the elite players in the area. Sanford is listed as a shooting guard or small forward, but looked comfortable running the point in 5 v 5 games. She is a highly skilled ball handler who can get to the bucket with ease. Sanford understands how to break down a defense and find open teammates to dish to. Sanford can shoot from beyond the arc as well. She is a tenacious defender who always plays with a high motor. <br> </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1814790' first='Charlotte' last='Baroody'] is a talented player who shines at both ends of the floor. Baroody is a tremendous athlete who excels on defense. Her anticipation skills are off the charts, allowing her to step in front of passes for multiple steals per game. She runs the floor well and is a strong finisher in transition. Baroody has strong basketball sense and knows how to break down a defense to create shots for others. She also moves well without the ball and understands how to cut to the basket to get open. Baroody is a very good shooter from 3-point range and can score from anywhere on the floor. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">I have watched [player_tooltip player_id='1884352' first='Avery' last='Ostrander'] play several times over the last few months, and she is a super consistent performer. Ostrander is a multi-level scorer who can put the ball in the basket several ways. Ostrander can connect on jumpers from 3-point range, beat defenders off the dribble, or get easy buckets in transition. Her size and length allow her to score in the lane, whether off offensive rebounds or after receiving passes. Ostrander is a talented ball handler with superb court vision that she uses to create easy opportunities for her teammates. She is equally as impressive whether playing the point or the shooting guard. </p>
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This weekend, I attended the Empire State Takeover Fall Showcase at Union College in Schenectady, NY. 100 of the best prospects from New York were on hand to display their skills. A few players from Vermont and Pennsylvania also attended. Several of the players who attended are currently in the Prep Girls Hoops rankings, making for an exciting day of hoops. The event was divided into two sessions. One in the morning. One in the afternoon. Here are a few of the players who stood out during the AM Session.
Emma JohnsonEmmaJohnson
5'7" | CG
Cooperstown | 2030 NY
is a young player who has a skill set beyond her years. Johnson received her first Division I offer before reaching her freshman year. She is a three-level scorer who can knock down jumpers from long range, drive to the hoop with authority, hit from the midrange, and score in the lane. Johnson is an excellent ball handler with strong court vision and a high basketball IQ. She rebounds well and is a tenacious on-the-ball defender.
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I have seen Kailey WeberKaileyWeber
5'11" | CG/SG
Shenendehowa | 2028 StateNY
play several times, and once again she did not disappoint. As the 16th-ranked 2028 prospect in New York, the Division I offers are rolling in. Weber is a versatile player who can excel from multiple spots on the floor. Her talent was on full display during this event. Weber is a lethal outside shooter with unlimited range. She can beat defenders off the dribble to score at the rim and is a crafty scorer in the paint. She moves extremely well without the ball and runs the floor well in transition. Her size and length make her outstanding on the boards and a solid defender.
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Empire State Takeover Fall Showcase: Who Stood Out? (AM Session)EmpireState Takeover Fall Showcase: Who Stood Out? (AM Session)
is a young player who continues to turn heads on the local showcase circuit. Ogburn is an elite ball handler. She is exceptional at attacking the basket off the dribble and a consistent finisher at the…
I have been following Yael SanfordYaelSanford
5'9" | SF/SG
Shaker | 2030 NY
for a while now, and this was the first time I was able to watch her play in person. Sanford was as good as advertised. She is only a freshman, but was more than impressive against some of the elite players in the area. Sanford is listed as a shooting guard or small forward, but looked comfortable running the point in 5 v 5 games. She is a highly skilled ball handler who can get to the bucket with ease. Sanford understands how to break down a defense and find open teammates to dish to. Sanford can shoot from beyond the arc as well. She is a tenacious defender who always plays with a high motor.
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Charlotte BaroodyCharlotteBaroody
5'10" | SG/CG
Shenendehowa | 2029 NY
is a talented player who shines at both ends of the floor. Baroody is a tremendous athlete who excels on defense. Her anticipation skills are off the charts, allowing her to step in front of passes for multiple steals per game. She runs the floor well and is a strong finisher in transition. Baroody has strong basketball sense and knows how to break down a defense to create shots for others. She also moves well without the ball and understands how to cut to the basket to get open. Baroody is a very good shooter from 3-point range and can score from anywhere on the floor.
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I have watched Avery OstranderAveryOstrander
5'9" | CG/PG
Ballston Spa | 2029 NY
play several times over the last few months, and she is a super consistent performer. Ostrander is a multi-level scorer who can put the ball in the basket several ways. Ostrander can connect on jumpers from 3-point range, beat defenders off the dribble, or get easy buckets in transition. Her size and length allow her to score in the lane, whether off offensive rebounds or after receiving passes. Ostrander is a talented ball handler with superb court vision that she uses to create easy opportunities for her teammates. She is equally as impressive whether playing the point or the shooting guard.
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Yael
Sanford
5'9" | SF/SG
Shaker | 2030
NY
for a while now, and this was the first time I was able to watch her play in person. Sanford was as good as advertised. She is only a freshman, but was more than impressive against some of the elite players in the area. Sanford is listed as a shooting guard or small forward, but looked comfortable running the point in 5 v 5 games. She is a highly skilled ball handler who can get to the bucket with ease. Sanford understands how to break down a defense and find open teammates to dish to. Sanford can shoot from beyond the arc as well. She is a tenacious defender who always plays with a high motor. 
Charlotte
Baroody
5'10" | SG/CG
Shenendehowa | 2029
NY
is a talented player who shines at both ends of the floor. Baroody is a tremendous athlete who excels on defense. Her anticipation skills are off the charts, allowing her to step in front of passes for multiple steals per game. She runs the floor well and is a strong finisher in transition. Baroody has strong basketball sense and knows how to break down a defense to create shots for others. She also moves well without the ball and understands how to cut to the basket to get open. Baroody is a very good shooter from 3-point range and can score from anywhere on the floor. 
Avery
Ostrander
5'9" | CG/PG
Ballston Spa | 2029
NY
play several times over the last few months, and she is a super consistent performer. Ostrander is a multi-level scorer who can put the ball in the basket several ways. Ostrander can connect on jumpers from 3-point range, beat defenders off the dribble, or get easy buckets in transition. Her size and length allow her to score in the lane, whether off offensive rebounds or after receiving passes. Ostrander is a talented ball handler with superb court vision that she uses to create easy opportunities for her teammates. She is equally as impressive whether playing the point or the shooting guard. 
