2026 PGH Nebraska Expo: Brooks’ Live Notebook

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I keep a notebook for all the events I cover live in-person. This is an easier way so that I can track multiple players and multiple things, all at once. In this article I write down some of my lives notes around the prospects below and what we thought in real time as this event was taking place.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1896690"],"_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-6ae3d5135a39a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>"I found myself calling out Eden's name several times during this event because she was either killing it on offense or defense. Eden was one of the younger prospects in the gym today but you would not be able to tell that from her play. She kept pace with everyone else, she stood out as one of the better prospects throughout the day during skill work and live scrimmage action, and she hasn't be afraid to lead with her voice when games became close. All in all, this was my first time seeing Eden but she is going to be a player to note out of the 2030 Class in Nebraska over the next four years."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1885302"],"_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-6ae3d5135a405"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>"Johnson moves with steady pace and good vision down the floor in transition. She can rebound and take it herself all the way, running into her team's offensive system or she can keep things moving with non-stop action while attacking down-hill. When she is open for clear jumpers, she possesses better than average form. She seems to be dedicated to doing the little things right during scrimmaging today and that stood out the most. Her understanding that the little details add up to play big factors throughout the duration of a contest."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1930765"],"_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-6ae3d5135a469"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>"Joined us today as a 2030 out of the state of Kansas and by the looks of it - she will be a Freshman at Riley Country High School this Winter. I have NO clue about who this group is going to return at the Varsity level but I would assume that Fief is going to get some run at Varsity as the Winter moves onward. Today she has been a solid and respectable player overall. She is staying in motion whenever possible, playing tight defense, all while keeping a great attitude even when things might not be going so smoothly. There is a lot to like about Riley. She needs to keep balling and she will become even better over time." </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1931901"],"_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-6ae3d5135a4d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>"Fochek thrives off the ball more than anything else while on offense. Defensively - she can match against any other Guards and stay in front of them at a steady pace. This isn't the type of player that is going to blow by you with flash or crazy moves. Instead, she takes what the defense gives her and from there - she see's a lot of success. We have seen glimpses of some great moments at this event. Now she just needs to carry this momentum into the season."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1833961"],"_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-6ae3d5135a523"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>"I would like to imagine that Ainsley Russell will be coming off the bench this Winter at Bellevue West as they look to make a big State run come Playoff time and that's no disrespect to Russell. They just have a large upperclassmen group in front, that will look to lead once again this season and they add one of the state's best PG's in Kaytee Irons so it's going to come down to Russell working hard and finding her niche within this group. Something I'm not too worried about at this point in the process. Russell has been as good as you would imagine today. She is making the open shots she is given, she is getting consistent stops on D, and she is being a willing Rebounder whenever plausible near the basket. These are the things she will need to do this Winter as well if this group wants to win some games down the stretch."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1820546"],"_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-6ae3d5135a566"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>"Weston was another player that came to us today from Kansas and she did a great job at leading her team with the rock in her possession. Weston has controlled the pace of play, she is setting things up around her on both offense and defense whenever her team can't push the pace, and she is being a pesty defender. She isn't letting up any space or distance between her individual matchups and it's noteworthy so far to this point."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1927186"],"_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-6ae3d5135a5e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>"I think the best way to put today for Aubrey Hines is that I'm not sure what to think completely yet and I'll need to see more of her but I can tell that she is extremely dedicated to this sport and I do think she can be assist to some programs at the collegiate level once her high school career comes to a close. She does too many good things for that not to be the case and she seems selfless enough that she doesn't want any of the credit. That's important. We will look to get some college staff's in to see her the next few months and if things go well - i'm sure the interest will grow from there."</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->