Olivia Cary Olivia Cary 6'3" | C/PF FL was one of the most impressive young post players I saw at Brawl at the Palms. Her presence alone commanded respect in the paint and altered the way opponents approached the game. In fact, an opposing coach admitted that Cary’s rim protection made his players hesitant to attack the basket. While her defensive impact stood out, she was also effective on the offensive end. Cary showed a soft shooting touch, knocked down mid-range shots with confidence, and finished efficiently around the rim. Her ability to influence the game on both ends of the floor made her a constant matchup problem and one of the standout performers of the event.

Cary was impressive from the moment she stepped on the court and backed it up with a strong performance on Sunday. The young forward brought a steady two-way presence, particularly on the defensive end, where she blocked several shots in one game and quickly established herself as a force in the paint. After a few rejections, opponents appeared far less willing to challenge her around the basket. Offensively, Cary showed confidence in the mid-range area, knocking down multiple jumpers and demonstrating good touch. She also ran the floor well, showing impact in transition, offense, and defense. When the 2030 watchlist is released, you can bet Cary will be sitting close to the top of the list.