USJN 4th Annual Midwest Spring Showcase: Saturday Standouts
The two-day USJN event was held in Aurora, IL at the famed M14 Facility. Though I was only in the building for a couple of hours, I was able to catch a good amount of games and see a bundle…
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Continue ReadingThe two-day USJN event was held in Aurora, IL at the famed M14 Facility. Though I was only in the building for a couple of hours, I was able to catch a good amount of games and see a bundle of talent Below are my Saturday standouts.
’23 Ava Gugliuzza Ava Gugliuzza 5'7" | SG Lincoln-Way West | 2023 State IL | 5’7 Guard | Illinois Elite 17 National BSTTL
Gugliuzza’s ability to stretch the floor and get her shot off at any moment is a problem for any opponent. Off the dribble, off the catch & and spot up. On the drive, Ava has quickness, she can switch and shift into different gears, and shows tons of creativity and body control when getting to and finishing in the paint. She’s an aggressive three-level scorer.
’23 Sam Trimberger | 6’0 Wing | M14 Hoops 17 BSTTSL
Sam is an all-around talent who gets it done on both sides of the ball. She’s a walking double-double and has the instincts, discipline, and length to average 2+ steals/blocks a game as well. The type of pace of tempo she plays with allows her to fill the stat sheet in every way possible. On the boards, whether it’s offensive or defensive, she makes her presence known. Trimberger can score on the block and in the paint with only 1-3 moves. Solid upside.
’23 Alex Stewart | 5’9 Guard | M14 Hoops 17 BSTTSL
A two-way ball-hawking guard who causes havoc on the defensive side and shows tons of energy and focus on the offensive side. Stewart can play make for herself but just as well for others. She can play tough and attack the paint, or play with finesse and get buckets from the mid to 2-4 feet behind the arc. Strong ball-handling skills, good vision, and the undercover strength to deal with bigger defenders.
’24 Lauren Miller Lauren Miller 5'10" | SF Trinity | 2024 State IL | 5’10 Wing | Chicago Hoops Express 17 Silver BSTTJL
The feel and patience Lauren has for the game are noticed immediately. Around the rim, she has a feather-soft touch and solid footwork, but can also stretch the floor and knock down jumpers from all levels. On both sides of the boards.. her motor, energy, and consistency are a key part of her all-around skill set. Her vision and playmaking skills from the block are top tier as well. The upside of Miller is roof breaking.
’23 Diellza Dalipi | 5’7 Stretch Post | BIG3 17
A strong playmaking who shows toughness, grit, and an “I want to win” attitude on every possession. Dalipi has superb vision, solid strength, and a motor that allows her to put numbers up in every major statistical category. Her confidence never seems to waver either. She will shoot the long, bully her way into the paint or show patience and find her teammates through the offense. An all-around player who has solid talent.
’23 Elena Papanicolaou | 5’7 Guard | BIG3 17
Crafty, fiery, and lasered focus.. on both sides. Elena’s size and speed always gives her the upper hand to get to the rim, and when you mix that with her outside shooting ability… she becomes a real threat. On the opposite side of the ball, she’s just as locked in. Quick hands, communicates and shows discipline when defending.