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PGH Top 250: Best 2025’s of The Day

PGH Top 250: Best 2025’s of The Day
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey October 2, 2022 @ 03:28 PM
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Marlie Orlandi
Marlie Orlandi 5'8" | SG | 2025
IL
Julia Sherpitis
Julia Sherpitis 5'9" | CG | 2025
IL
Kaitlyn Sedillo
Kaitlyn Sedillo 5'7" | PG | 2025
IL
Roya Smith
Roya Smith 5'9" | CG | 2025
IL
Gina Davorija
Gina Davorija 5'9" | CG | 2025
IL
Ellie Thompson
Ellie Thompson 5'9" | CG | 2025
IL
Madison Spychalski
Madison Spychalski 6'0" | C | 2025
IL
<!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","level":4} --> <h4 class="has-text-align-center">Every year PrepGirlsHoops puts on an outstanding Expo event that hosts tons of players from all over the state. Illinois's top shooters, playmakers, scorers, defenders, and overall talent will be on show. 4 hours of organized 5-on-5 to show scouts and college coaches how deeply talented they are.&nbsp;</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","level":4} --> <h4 class="has-text-align-center">Below are the top sophomores of the day.</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["474835"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":517536,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: center;u0022u003eu003ciu003eMarlie can score at all levels and defend multiple postiions if needed.. however its the energy and effort on the boards that stuck out to me. She knows how to use her size, to get where she needs to go or to complexly disrupt an offense. Wether its on the drive or to grab a rebound.. the aggression is there and Marlie is hard to deal with. u003c/iu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["515527"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: center;u0022u003eu003ciu003eSherpits has the classic textbook high arc release and it's usually all net when its put up. She can attack the rim, knockdown the mid and or consistently knock down the long ball. Solid vision and her overall length allows her to play and guard 1-3. Creative and strong with her handle as well. 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Earlier this year I spoke on how Sedillo is coming to her own..after she had a tremendous second half HS game. Well... I believe she's arrived as one of the top talents in her class and she is only getting better. u003c/iu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["515561"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":517662,"_player_evaluations_3_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: center;u0022u003eRoya is a plug and play guard.. and thats a type that is needed by every coach. She can play as the main facilitator and use her length to thread long passes, or see something over her defenders head. Tremendous IQ and vision. On the scoring side, her athleticism, patience u0026amp; ball handling are key factors on how she gets her buckets all levels. 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Handles are tight, IQ is sharp, and her feel for the game allows her to distribute and facilitate with little to no mistakes. She plays off of great instinct and poise. A top tier player and high potential type of talent.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["335714"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_player_featured_image":517642,"_player_evaluations_5_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: center;u0022u003eu003cemu003eBig Thompson showed up at the expo and clearly put on a show. The moves, the length, the feel and confidence towards the game Ellie displays is top notch. She can create for herself at all levels on anyone.. she can score or facilitate against multiple positions. A deep bag of patience, sharp ball handling and high IQ decisions. Her gambles are high reward, low risk and that proves to the consistency she shows on every possession that touches her hand. She can score with fluidity, and or creativity.. she gets the job done. Fremd is loaded with young talent, and the programs future is in great hands. u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["515545"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"u003cp style=u0022text-align: center;u0022u003eu003cemu003ePlaymakers at any position are my always my favorite, but when your posts can score around the rim just as well as they can make great passes.. it opens the floor. Madi knows that and she can dump off a no look, or a pin point pass with ease. Her touch around the rim is solid, her defensive awareness in the paint is strong as well. Besides the play making ability.. Spychalski can stretch the floor all the way to arc when needed. A perfect 4-5 to have in your offense. u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","anchor":"acf-block-65c510d7d4a5a"} /-->

Every year PrepGirlsHoops puts on an outstanding Expo event that hosts tons of players from all over the state. Illinois's top shooters, playmakers, scorers, defenders, and overall talent will be on show. 4 hours of organized 5-on-5 to show scouts and college coaches how deeply talented they are. 

Marlie Orlandi

Marlie Orlandi

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Marlie
Orlandi SG
Class
2025
Height
5'8"
HS
Ottawa Township
|
IL
PGH Top 250: Best 2025’s of The Day
Marlie can score at all levels and defend multiple postiions if needed.. however its the energy and effort...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Marlie Orlandi

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State: Illinois
School: Ottawa Township
Club: Illinois Rockets
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Highlights

Julia Sherpitis

Julia Sherpitis

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Julia
Sherpitis CG
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
Hinsdale Central
|
IL
PGH Top 250: Best 2025’s of The Day
Sherpits has the classic textbook high arc release and it’s usually all net when its put up. She...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Julia Sherpitis

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State: Illinois
School: Hinsdale Central
Club: M14 Hoops
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Wisconsin-Whitewater
Kaitlyn Sedillo

Kaitlyn Sedillo

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Kaitlyn
Sedillo PG
Class
2025
Height
5'7"
HS
Plainfield North
|
IL
PGH Top 250: Best 2025’s of The Day
Efficiency and confidence is what I notice when Sedillo plays. She can create her own shot just as...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Wisconsin-Whitewater
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Kaitlyn Sedillo

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State: Illinois
School: Plainfield North
Club: Mac Irvin Lady Fire
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Roya Smith

Roya Smith

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Roya
Smith CG
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
Latin Academy
|
IL
PGH Top 250: Best 2025’s of The Day
Roya is a plug and play guard.. and thats a type that is needed by every coach. She...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Roya Smith

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State: Illinois
School: Latin Academy
Club: Mac Irvin Lady Fire
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DePaul
Gina Davorija

Gina Davorija

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Gina
Davorija CG
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
Glenbrook South
|
IL
PGH Top 250: Best 2025’s of The Day
Easily known as one of 2025’s best players, Davorija has all the tools to be consistent, efficient and...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
DePaul
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Gina Davorija

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State: Illinois
School: Glenbrook South
Club: Full Package
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Rollins (FL)
Ellie Thompson

Ellie Thompson

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Ellie
Thompson CG
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
Fremd
|
IL
PGH Top 250: Best 2025’s of The Day
Big Thompson showed up at the expo and clearly put on a show. The moves, the length, the...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Rollins (FL)
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Ellie Thompson

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State: Illinois
School: Fremd
Club: Greater Purpose Athletics - GPA
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