Insider Exposure Apache: 2024 Top Performers

The Apache Memorial Showcase had plenty of talent in the gym wherever you looked all weekend long. Let’s take a look at some ladies from the Sunshine State that impressed us while we were in attendance in Charlotte. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-419654" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/79AA26C5-B1E5-4769-8865-F0ED06B48A95.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="243892" first="Carmen" last="Richardson"] - CFC 16U 3SSB - Central Pointe Christian </strong> Carmen has a very quick shot release and always seems to be shot ready to receive the ball in her pocket. Richardson does a good job of moving without the ball and staying active at all times. Carmen takes a lot of pride in her defense and hustle while on the floor. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/A51A2059-2853-465F-A9F7-AA49CB1AA907-scaled-crop-1627x1068-1650998187.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-419674" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/A51A2059-2853-465F-A9F7-AA49CB1AA907-scaled-crop-1627x1068-1650998187-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="419646" first="Talia" last="Kemp"] - J Sizzles 2024 - Central Florida Christian Academy (Ocoee) </strong> Talia got the ball to the basket every time she had it today it seemed. Kemp was in ATTACK MODE on the way to the cup. She has a first quick step to the rack. Kemp averaged 15.4 ppg this past season for the Lady Eagles. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-419656" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/B0F05A41-3A4E-4422-9B8D-C558B41A55FB.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="248345" first="Clare" last="Coyle"] - East Coast United Family 2024 - Bishop Kenny HS (Jacksonville) </strong> Coyle can play inside-out on the floor. Clare was able to fill the lane in transition today and score the ball. She has good set of hands and a soft touch around the rim. Clare always stayed close to the ball while on the floor. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/1EC82032-73B0-4429-A8D8-7AFA8896BF5C-crop-825x542-1650998259.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-419675" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/1EC82032-73B0-4429-A8D8-7AFA8896BF5C-crop-825x542-1650998259-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="219925" first="Janessa" last="Kelley"] - Team Knight 17U 3SSB - Blanche Ely HS</strong> Kelley SCORES the ball with the bare minimum of shots. Janessa is very productive with her play while on the floor. Kelly is playing up an age group and it never fazed her for a minute. Janessa left-handed sneaky athlete is really geared to score the ball from anywhere on the floor. She was able to finish with both hands at the rim when she was not knocking down shots on the perimeter. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-419660" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/6C7CADC2-0E46-4C50-AC9F-102A2C374F72.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="221843" first="Samantha" last="Vales"] - Team Knight 16U 3SSB - Miami Christian </strong> Vales has a FEARLESS mindset while on the floor. Samantha was money from downtown today connecting on some three pointers. She would constantly bring havoc to the ball and looked to cause chaos. Samantha helped the Lady Victors to back-to-back state championships this past season at Miami Christian. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="221840" first="Dezmariah" last="Soto"] - Team Knight 16U 3SSB - Faith Christian Academy (Orlando) (pictured on front) </strong> Soto is the floor general for her squad. Dezmariah plays the game at a good pace and knows when to pick away at the defense. She is a very heady and crafty lead guard who understands the game. Soto had no problems diving on the floor for 50/50 balls or taking a charge. She does a good job of knocking down shots on the perimeter when needed for her team. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-419658" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/00D6A6B5-6FD6-4B3A-93A9-E5EE28002D6F.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="244192" first="Tyra" last="King"] - East Coast United Family 2024 - Palm Bay Magnet (West Melbourne) </strong> King has UNREAL FOOTWORK and has only been playing the game a few years according to Coach Anthony Bryant. Tyra really does a good job of sealing inside and working from block to block. She really remains active at all times and did a good job of using her body to draw contact and rebound on both ends of the floor. &nbsp;