PGH Freshman Showcase: The best of Team 4, part 1

Nearly 100 prospects competed on Sunday in the Prep Girls Hoops Freshman Showcase at Maple Grove Middle School. We'll be releasing the first ranking of the 2029 class in a few weeks – our annual Freshman 50 – and numerous players made a strong case that they should be included. We're publishing evaluations on all 10 teams in the event. This is the best of Team 4, part 1.    Fresh off winning the Nickle Dickle 3-point contest the night before, Greenway came to the Showcase on Sunday morning and dominated from start to finish. With [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] this summer she scored 459 points and hit 71 threes as her team went 27-2, and she consistently delivers regardless of opponent or setting. A truly elite ball-handler and shooter, Beckett creates her own looks, attacks with superior  quickness, and finishes with a soft touch. Bottom line: Greenway is arguably Minnesota's top freshman prospect.     Greenway's AAU teammate, Hamiel is one of Minnesota's most polished performers regardless of class. Named Prep Girls Hoops Newcomer of the Year after a strong first varsity season at Cretin-Derham Hall, Madeleine combines physical strength with skill and poise. A versatile scorer and tough defender, she rebounds, distributes, and repeatedly makes winning plays. Tireless and mature, Hamiel's IQ and motor allow her to impact every possession. A truly elite 2029 talent.     Sisco was a revelation at the Freshman Showcase, immediately impressing with her vocal leadership and effort in 3-on-3 play. When competition moved on to 5-on-5 we saw more of the same. Nevaeh hustled end-to-end, boxed out, and consistently made plays with focus and determination. Her energy and confidence were unusual in a showcase setting where unheralded players tend to blend in early on. With Grand Rapids rebuilding after winning just three games last winter, Sisco looks ready to step in and help the Thunderhawks turn things around.     Kopetka exceeded expectations by a fair margin. The Maple Grove freshman demonstrated impressive toughness and versatility from start to finish. Maeve buried a long three-pointer early on, quickly got downhill for a bucket after that, and flashed quality court vision with a couple of lengthy passes that were right on the money. Aggressive, vocal, and reliable defensively, she holds her own on the perimeter while consistently talking. Solidly built and fearless, Kopetka made smart plays on both ends of the floor.     Coming off a strong summer with the [program_tooltip program_id='714566' first='Minnesota' last='Stars'] , Clardy earned All-Tournament honorable mention status at the State Championships in the spring. At the Freshman Showcase, London showed off the same qualities that made her a summer standout. Clardy is quick and athletic, and plays the game in a free-flowing style that serves her well. She is an aggressive attacker who is always looking for the next sopportunity. After a few cameo appearances on the Eastview varsity last winter, London appears ready for more.

Nearly 100 prospects competed on Sunday in the Prep Girls Hoops Freshman Showcase at Maple Grove Middle School. We'll be releasing the first ranking of the 2029 class in a few weeks – our annual Freshman 50 – and numerous players made a strong case that they should be included. We're publishing evaluations on all 10 teams in the event. This is the best of Team 4, part 1.