PGH Minnesota Expo: Team 5 evaluations, part 2

The Prep Girls Hoops showcase season in Minnesota wrapped up on Sunday in Maple Grove with the PGH Expo. A variety of intriguing 2026 and 2027 prospects were on hand and we're doing evaluations on all six teams. This is part 2 of our Team 5 evaluations.    Davis is a strong, athletic guard who thrives on toughness and leadership. A dynamic playmaker, she defends the length of the floor, pushes in transition, and embraces the alpha role. She has battled injuries throughout her career, including a torn ACL as a freshman, but last year averaged 9 points and 5.4 rebounds for the Orioles. Healthy now, Davis is explosive off the bounce, crafty with the ball, and relentless as an on-ball defender. Honestly, we loved what we saw from Kiana at the Expo. With junior college and D3 offers in hand, her performance on Sunday suggested more opportunities are ahead.     Couchman was one of the day's most impressive performers, displaying poise, toughness, and maturity that set her apart from the crowd. A deceptively athletic point guard, she consistently made sharp reads, attacked the rim, and hit shots, including a smooth step-back three. Strong and cagey, she was always around the ball and played with confidence and businesslike focus. Couchman's defense stood out as well, applying steady pressure while staying composed. Alyvia is a smart, mature lead guard who impacts every possession.     This was the first time we've seen Hopkins play and she made a strong first impression. Quick, aggressive, and full of energy, Sydnee excelled in both 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 action. She handled the ball with confidence, hustled constantly, and kept her eyes up to deliver accurate long passes. With positivity and a great attitude, Sydnee elevated her teammates while making smart plays herself. Hopkins' quickness, decision-making, and nonstop motor helped her get noticed early and often. It's not easy to draw attention when you play way up in the northwest corner of Iowa but coaches need to take a look.     We saw Savannah put the ball up in the air early at the PGH Expo. It was not a surprise given that she is one of the state's most productive 3-point shooters. Twice last winter Savannah dropped 9 triples in a game for Legacy Christian. She totaled 100 on the season, resulting in a season average of 14 points per game. She also averaged 4 boards and totaled 35 blocked shots. The next step for Mehan, if the goal is college basketball, is to put the work in to improve her quickness while also ramping up her defensive intensity.     It took Witzman a little while to get acclimated at the PGH Expo, but once she did her potential became clear. Piper is a multi-sport athlete and a regular starter at Duluth East. She is unselfish in the offensive zone but can step outside and shoot it with success. She demonstrated quality decision making and the ability to rebound the basketball against bigger players. She can also guard multiple positions. As the games wore on, and the majority of players were showing fatigue, Witzman kept grinding to the end. The next step is to improve her quickness and ability to score off the dribble.

The Prep Girls Hoops showcase season in Minnesota wrapped up on Sunday in Maple Grove with the PGH Expo. A variety of intriguing 2026 and 2027 prospects were on hand and we're doing evaluations on all six teams. This is part 2 of our Team 5 evaluations.