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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The PGH Illinois Freshman Showcase brought together some of the top rising players in the state. Each player's evaluation is based on their performance in this one-day event. Here's a look at how Team 2 performed and who stood out.</h2>
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<p class="text-gray-700"><em>A strong post presence that can score or facilitate from the low block area. She can run the floor and knows how to immediately get into a post seal. Defensively, she caused a ton of problems in the paint, as well as showed that she can hold her own out on the perimeter. </em></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700"><em>LaMonte has a solid foundation of skill. She doesn't need much to score, and plays the game with a decent amount of speed and pace.</em></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700"><em>One of the top defenders at the showcase. Akins is one of those two-way players who can handle her own. She can make plays on both sides of the ball and shows a strong amount of IQ at her size.</em></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700"><em>A player who brings energy and awareness to her team. Had a couple of possessions where she shifted the energy just by being active. </em></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700"><em>Sutton has such a poised attitude and a strong skill set on the offensive side. She can score from all angles and plays the game at her own pace.</em></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Johnson knows how to use her size on both ends of the floor. She can run the floor or be a paint threat and command a double. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700"><em>A lengthy wing who does most of her work on the defensive side of the ball. She's a paint blanket and can slide out to the perimeter and guard those players as well.</em> <em>Offensively, her hook shot is her go-to. Strong potential. </em></p>
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The PGH Illinois Freshman Showcase brought together some of the top rising players in the state. Each player's evaluation is based on their performance in this one-day event. Here's a look at how Team 2 performed and who stood out.
A strong post presence that can score or facilitate from the low block area. She can run the floor and knows how to immediately get into a post seal. Defensively, she caused a ton of problems in the paint, as…
LaMonte has a solid foundation of skill. She doesn't need much to score, and plays the game with a decent amount of speed and pace.
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One of the top defenders at the showcase. Akins is one of those two-way players who can handle her own. She can make plays on both sides of the ball and shows a strong amount of IQ at her size.
Sutton has such a poised attitude and a strong skill set on the offensive side. She can score from all angles and plays the game at her own pace.
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A lengthy wing who does most of her work on the defensive side of the ball. She's a paint blanket and can slide out to the perimeter and guard those players as well.Offensively, her hook shot is her go-to. Strong potential.
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