TOP 250: ALL EXPO TEAMS
Wisconsin Top 250 Expo It’s #PGHTop250 season! With the circuit and grassroots seasons, finished and the countdown for the high school season begins- showcase season is here! Showcase season is the perfect time to display summer development and what we…
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It’s #PGHTop250 season! With the circuit and grassroots seasons, finished and the countdown for the high school season begins- showcase season is here! Showcase season is the perfect time to display summer development and what we should expect from athletes this winter. On September 18th we had a STACKED group of athletes compete at the Top 250 Expo in Appleton, Wisconsin. Take a look at who stood out during the event and earned Top Expo Team, 2nd Team, and 3rd team after the event.
All Expo Team:
Taya Fernandez Taya Fernandez 5'6" | CG Edgewood (Madison) | 2024 State WI | Wisconsin Dells | Let It Rain
The 5’6 guard is ultra-smooth. She’s calm with the ball but has an explosive quick step that makes her super tough to defend. She’s a dynamic scoring guard that possesses versatility with and without the ball. Machovec is the type of point guard that makes her teammates better. I liked her court vision during the Expo and was impressed by her ability to attack and kick to the open man.
Sidney Scruggs Sidney Scruggs 5'6" | PG Milwaukee Riverside | 2022 State WI | Milwaukee Riverside
If you get a chance to watch Scruggs get in a rhythm, do it! When Scruggs gets hot it’s hard to stop- she is one of the quickest guards in her class. She has mature shot creation from all three levels, balanced and high elevation, and sound shooting mechanics. Her shot technique is impressive as she has a quick release but it is patient getting to her spot- she’s a player who clearly puts the work in to sharpen her stroke and it shows. Her defense is elite, she forces her opponent to switch directions and she causes multiple turnovers per game. Offensively she’s scrappy and has impressive handles to match.
Jayla Rankin Jayla Rankin 5'4" | PG Wisconsin Lutheran | 2024 State WI | Wisconsin Lutheran | Wisconsin Playground
Rankin always impresses me with the energy she brings to the floor. She continues to rapidly develop her game and it should not go unnoticed. Heads in the gym today were turning after her performances. She plays with an exciting level of confidence that will help her be successful and continue to play at the pace she wants. After speaking to her Expo coaches I’m told she was “highly coachable and a vocal leader”, which is one of the more impressive compliments I heard all day. She was a clear floor general and playmaker at the Expo. She is extremely crafty and can finish coast to coast with. She displayed a really nice pull-up jumper today, too.
Neveah Thompson | Waukesha West | Wisconsin Playground
Thompson showed up to play at the Expo! A prospect who can knock it down from far behind the arc- Thompson needs very little room to get her shot off. She is a clear athlete who can control the tempo and be a leader on the floor. She impressed me with her ability to handle the ball and facilitate during the event. She gets up and down the floor and can hit it consistently in the mid-range. Thompson did a bit of everything in each game. She showed excellent court vision, her ability to pass the ball will take her far. Her transition scoring was next level and caught my attention on multiple occasions. She has a smooth release to her shot as well and wasn’t forcing anything on either end.
Megan Murphy Megan Murphy 5'6" | CG Verona | 2023 State WI | Verona | Wisconsin Flight Elite
Coaches need to keep an eye on Murphy. Her game is already so well developed and I can tell by watching her mechanics how much she works on her game. She has solid handles and dribble-drive moves. She does a tremendous job shaking her defender and staying low on her attack. She’s a smart scorer that puts pressure on the defender to stay in front and almost be forced to faceguard as she finds her shot too quickly. Defensively she has the athleticism to be more than capable of defending the length of the floor entirely of a game. Her on-ball defense will always be her calling card, but it’s the offensive skill set that is really starting to make strides that will set her apart. She turned some heads after her performances and had a lot of spectators impressed.
All Expo Second Team:
Braelyn Torres Braelyn Torres 5'7" | CG Kettle Moraine | 2023 State WI | Kettle Moraine | Wisconsin Impact
Torres always brings the heat. She can knock it down from deep and has seemed to improve her transition three tremendously. She’s confident and crafty, I like her ability to push the tempo and play in a fast offensive system.
Lily Truchon Lily Truchon 5'11" | PG South Shore | 2023 State WI | South Shore | Team Wisconsin
Truchon has been as competitive as they come each time I’ve watched her compete. Her games at Top 250 did not disappoint. She’s relentless on both ends of the floor. Her ability to play high-level defense is rewarded by her open looks and finishes on the offensive end. She effortlessly found her rhythm.
Ella Hiscke | Bonduel | Purple Aces
The ceiling is high for Hiscke! She proved that she has the athleticism and strength to be effective in attacking the rim and has the handles and balance to be a consistent scorer. Hiscke proved to use her length well on defense- she could easily lead a team in steals with her quick hands and vision.
Annika Pluemer Annika Pluemer 5'9" | CG Brookfield East | 2023 State WI | Brookfield East | Wisconsin Imapct
Pluemer plays with a level of maturity that is necessary for any team to be successful. She plays with composure and patience offensively. Do I believe she can take off and get buckets every possession? Absolutely. However, Pleumer usually makes her impact by finding the open man or dishing to her big down low. Both are equally effective and should not go unnoticed. She was quick on her feet defensively today as well.
Mya Hartjes Mya Hartjes 5'6" | PG University School | 2023 State WI | University School | Wisconsin Impact
Hartjes is a sniper from behind the arc! Her range is undeniable and she gets herself open extremely quickly. A high IQ player who understands her role within a system, I liked her ability to be patient offensively. She was consistent, bouncy, and quick- which made her a tough matchup at the Expo.
All Expo Third Team
Cadence Xiong Cadence Xiong 5'1" | PG West Bend East | 2023 State WI | West Bend East | Chapman Basketball Academy
Alexiz Graise Alexiz Graise 6'0" | SG AZ Compass Prep | 2025 State AZ | Tremper | Mac Irvin Fire
Karissa Smith Karissa Smith 5'9" | SG Appleton North | 2023 State WI | Appleton North | Wisconsin Blaze
Savannah James Savannah James 5'7" | CG Grafton | 2024 State WI | Grafton | Wisconsin Playground
Allison Hampel Allison Hampel 6'0" | PF Greenfield | 2023 State WI | Greenfield | Wisconsin Fuel