Young Stars Changing the Current at Houston Summer Slam

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Catchy titles and phrases grab attention, yet some have nothing to do with the story, but this one does, in more ways than one. I caught plenty of stars on the rise at the Houston Summer Slam, and here are some of them </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1125257"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1f0139ab711"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Current is currently the<strong> top PG on my 2031 l</strong>ist, yet watching her take defenders off the dribble, she might be the top combo, as she showed a variety of ways to get to the basket. Keep in mind she was playing up and against talented players, it's not what you do, it's who you do it against, will forever be my base, yet seeing her understand how to make those around her better is another plus</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1864690"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1f0139ab755"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clark has experienced a growth spurt, both on and off the court, since I last saw her in 2024;<strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/05/2030-standouts-elite40individualshowcase/"> see evaluation here</a></em></strong>. Seeing her do a good job attacking the basket and finishing, with either hand, was nice, but so was her court vision. When you factor in that she's a<strong> "long and athletic"</strong> guard who defends, <strong>"on the ball," </strong>and showed good timing to block shots, she's on her way</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1864683"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1f136f7d272"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Flojo has dazzling in my notes, and since her last name is the same, well, almost like that track star who dazzled everyone, it fits. Watching her set the defender up with the crossover had me on the edge of my seat because I knew what was coming, until I didn't. She has the<strong> HEZ, </strong>body control, and of course, the<strong> FLOATA</strong>, yet her court vision and understanding of how to control the tempo were also nice</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1775600"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1f136f7d373"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long sold me a few months ago, <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/02/2030-rankings-jumping-on-the-list/">see evaluation here</a></em></strong> so I knew she would be in the mix, but again, she's playing a few years up, and if I didn't know that, she would still be in that group. Her upside is scary; she's fearless on both ends, and seeing her attack and finish strongly off the dribble is one thing, but her "step back" is going to create some problems for defenders </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1808304"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1f136f7d411"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ayers continues to impress me each time I see her <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/03/2030-centers-and-forwards-pushing-buttons-simmiecolsonclassic/">see evaluation here</a></em></strong>, so she's one of those players who can create problems playing multiple positions. I had her listed as a small forward, but moving forward, I'm adding the 2, which is fitting because she finds ways to get two points for her team, either off the dribble or from outside, well, and 3 because her<strong> "catch and shoot" </strong>from deep also looked good</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1305595"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a1f16512f9c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Goodie is so good right now <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/heaven-goodie-2/">see evaluations here</a></em></strong>. I only keep mental updates in my head because number one, she is not afraid to<strong> BATTLE </strong>against older and taller opponents for rebounds, as well as loose balls, and watching her do more things instinctively, playing a few years up sets the tone as well as the stage on her upside </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->