LaPorsha Allen
LaPorsha Allen
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Brandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Laporsha is the dominant post scorer on this squad, with soft touch and crafty footwork that allows her to finish with either hand. She controls the boards on both ends and creates high-percentage looks in the paint no matter the matchup.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
For Northfield, LaPorsha stood out with her impressive play on both ends of the floor. Her big bag of post moves helped her score effectively in one-on-one situations, providing her team with critical points in the paint. She also made an impact on the boards, securing key rebounds to keep Northfield in the fight. LaPorsha’s presence in the post gave Northfield a strong interior anchor despite the team’s struggles.
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LaPorsha Allen
LaPorsha
Allen
5'11" | PF/C
Northfield | 2027
State
CO
is an excellent rebounder who makes a ginormous impact on defense. Allen is disciplined and does a great job putting a hand up on shots. Allen’s IQ on both ends of the floor makes her such a dynamic player for any team to have.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
LaPorsha possesses an excellent back-to-the-basket game, making her a reliable scoring option in the post. Defensively, she can contest shots at rim without fouling, providing solid interior defense.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
The run Northfield was able to put together last season was one that put a lot of people on notice considering the core of the team were only freshmen. One of those players being
LaPorsha Allen
LaPorsha
Allen
5'11" | PF/C
Northfield | 2027
State
CO
, she acted as the 6th player for the Nighthawks but her production just as good as any other starter. LaPorsha has an elite skill level when in the low post, she has shown she can score in a variety of ways regardless of who is defending her.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Another Northfield girl thriving under the new system put in place this season is
LaPorsha Allen
LaPorsha
Allen
5'11" | PF/C
Northfield | 2027
State
CO
. This freshman post is a serious problem in the paint and has all the moves and toughness to take over a game at any moment. Coach Price decision to bring her in off the bench may be the best thing yet. She is able to come get in and get to work right away. Understanding why she was able to put up 22 points and 6 rebound on 9-13 shooting from the floor.
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Read EvaluationClayton Conover | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Allen remains one of the top frontcourt prospects in the 2027 class, her ability to anchor the glass and contest shots at the rim could be a wrinkle for Lewis-Palmer.
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Read EvaluationClayton Conover | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
The interior option with this premier team, Allen is a physical threat down low, on both ends. Her presence makes Northfield an especially unique program given the physicality among their frontcourt athletes.
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Read EvaluationClayton Conover | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
10.1 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 1.8 SPG, 50% 2P
Already a productive component to Northfield’s two-way effort, Allen remains one of the state’s top prospects in this class. Capable of making passing reads out of the elbows or high post, she is a quick decision maker while under pressure. While off-ball, she works to gain position, either to grab a rebound or slash into an opening for a layup.
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