The Expo: Player Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"11px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:11px"><strong><em>USE CODE “herrick30” FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"19px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:19px"><strong>Prep Girls Hoops is bringing The Expo to South Dakota!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WHEN:</strong>&nbsp;Saturday, October 12th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WHERE:</strong>&nbsp;Sioux Falls, SD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>VENUE:</strong> Avera Sports Center</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TIME:</strong>&nbsp;11:00 AM – 4:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">Who are some of the players to keep eyes on? PHD has suggestions on 11 players….</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":932086,"width":"288px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/PGH_TheExpo_Launch.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-932086" style="width:288px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for baller comments...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"x-large"} --> <p class="has-x-large-font-size"><strong>EXPO WATCHLIST</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='616252' first='Amari' last='Ward'] (2026) |5'5 G| Sioux Valley </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast &amp; furious athlete, scores off the bounce, from the perimeter &amp; in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough &amp; pesky on D, creative scorer, impressive skills &amp; moves, creates space w/ ease</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='746191' first='Ashlee' last='Williamson'] (2025) |5'3 G| Minot North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative on the court, sets up others but can also score the rock in a variety of ways</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles/passes it well, expect her to hit from deep &amp; get to the rim, disruptive on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='525670' first='Blake' last='Thompson'] (2026) |5'7 G| MOPO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expect her to be one of the top shooters at the event, extended shooting range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skills and fundamentals are noteworthy, Thompson can score the rock in waves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brooke Bain (2027) |5'9 G| MOPO</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes plays in transition, runs the floor well, an opportunistic player &amp; creator</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Brooke is disruptive on defense &amp; creates turnovers with quick reactions and instincts </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='936807' first='Emma' last='Lingren'] (2028) |5'6 G| Tea Area</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-You will be impressed with her skill &amp; feel for the game, knows her way around the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stellar handles, legitimate shooter/scorer, plays hard &amp; competes at a high level, ATHLETIC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='884038' first='Gracie' last='Salter'] (2026) |5'11 F| Brandon Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile forward, winner, blocks shots &amp; protects the rim, excels at doing a bit of everything </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Notable size &amp; quality mobility, scores &amp; boards well, she is Double-Double type of baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Leslei Setzer (2027) |6'2 F| Sioux Falls Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-You are sure to be impressed with her length &amp; athleticism, a difference-maker on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good with the ball in her hands, moves extremely well, will be interesting to see how she scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='956245' first='Micah' last='Fleck'] (2026) |5'6 G| Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a quality club season with [program_tooltip program_id='931470' first='ND' last='Pro'], plays with heart, a dual-threat type of baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Upgraded athleticism in the past year, a capable scorer, frustrating/problematic on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1000498' first='Suri' last='Gourd'] (2028) |5'8 G| Four Winds/Minnewaukan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A youngster but could easily be one of the top ballers at this event, Gourd is the complete package</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-DEADLY shooter &amp; thief on D, can fill it up but also set up others, team player, top-notch competitor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1047263' first='Tamkeka' last='Limvere'] (2026) |5'9 G| Fargo South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multi-sport athlete, creates turnovers &amp; puts up points, will space &amp; hit the three-pointer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creates TO's, runs the floor well, in-rhythm shooter w/ good feet, confident &amp; accurate shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='935273' first='Violet' last='Richman'] (2028) |5'7 G| Maple Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another young baller but she is very talented, a major shooting threat &amp; serious scoring option</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High NRG &amp; hard worker, super skilled, holds her on D but will put on a show on the offensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1047218,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/10/image_a76637.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1047218" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->