PGH Top 250 Notables

<strong>PGH Top 250 Notables</strong> <strong>2024 5-11 W [player_tooltip player_id="317460" first="Jazmin" last="Thornton"] – Callaway</strong> One of the more intriguing long-term prospects at camp was [player_tooltip player_id="317460" first="Jazmin" last="Thornton"]. She’s a long lefty that plays on the perimeter. She uses her length when crashing the boards to earn second chance opportunities. Thornton is still growing into her body, but her wiry frame and mobility project at the next level. She tended to settle for too many outside shots in the game I saw, but when she was aggressive and worked her way to the basket she was quite effective. <strong>2022 6-0 W [player_tooltip player_id="247672" first="Madison" last="Lee"] – Statesboro</strong> The versatility of [player_tooltip player_id="247672" first="Madison" last="Lee"] gives Coach Marty Holder an ace in his back pocket. Lee can play 1-5 in spurts and can help initiate the offense and break the press. She was comfortable starting fast breaks after cleaning up rebounds and has the foot speed to get down court quickly. Lee’s highlight of the game was an attack off the dribble which resulted in a spin into a fadeaway jumper from the mid-range. While she didn’t score much in the one game I saw, she did stuff the stat sheet defensively as a long-armed shot blocker that could disrupt offenses and eliminate second chances. <strong>2022 5-7 G [player_tooltip player_id="335824" first="Kolina" last="Smith"] – Hillgrove</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="335824" first="Kolina" last="Smith"] stood out as a sneaky good player. She’s a lanky guard that can score from different spots. She hit a pair of threes and showcased an ability to go coast-to-coast. Smith plays with a lot of energy, loving to crash the glass and spark transition opportunities. She always seemed to be around the ball and made good things happen. <strong>2023 5-4 G [player_tooltip player_id="213473" first="Sara" last="Grace Bertolini"] – Valor Christian</strong> Known for her defensive prowess and hustle, [player_tooltip player_id="213473" first="Sara" last="Grace Bertolini"] let it fly from deep, sinking three threes and finishing with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Bertolini provides toughness and fearlessness on the floor. She shot the ball with confidence, an impressive new dimension to her game. <strong>2025 5-7 G [player_tooltip player_id="335852" first="Hope" last="Mitchell"] – Harrison</strong> The moment wasn’t too big for rising freshman [player_tooltip player_id="335852" first="Hope" last="Mitchell"]. She played with an aggressive mindset, hunting her offense as a perimeter scorer. She crashed in for rebounds and helped earn second chances. Mitchell was able to create separation with the dribble and free herself for open mid-range jumpers. <strong>2023 5-4 PG [player_tooltip player_id="253957" first="Veronaye" last="Charlton"] – Tallulah Falls</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="253957" first="Veronaye" last="Charlton"] can play at a break-neck pace. She’s a little guard that runs her tank empty with her energy. She’s an exceptional rebounder for her size, sneaking in to snatch rebounds and push the ball in transition. Charlton has a good handle and uses her quickness to get to the rack. <strong>2025 5-9 SG [player_tooltip player_id="311588" first="Kayla" last="Whitner"] – Woodward Academy</strong> The three-point specialist showed a new dimension to her game. Whitner looked good with the ball in her hands, using a sharp crossover to get downhill. Continuing to add creativity to her game will help Whitner become an even more well-rounded player.