Illinois Freshman Showcase: Team 2 Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Continuing the evaluations from the 10 teams that competed at the Illinois Freshman Showcase, Team 2 was guard heavy which made for some quick, fast-paced games. The following players were able to showcase their wide range of talents for the scouts, coaches and parents in the building. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":743971,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/Capture.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-743971" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Josslyn James #182 was chosen as all 2nd Team All Tournament. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='743626' first='Molly' last='Moore'] #104 (5'4" Nazareth Academy) scrappy guard with speed to match.  Footwork helps her keep up with the quickest guards.  Can cover a large area with those two in tandem.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='626814' first='Ava' last='Mersinger'] #108 (5'4" Benet Academy) is a great ball handler and facilitator. &nbsp;She is on attack with every possession.&nbsp; For her size, she doesn't shy away from the physicality of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='743602' first='Grace' last='Todd'] #109 (5'5" William Fremd) can attack off the dribble in the half-court and fires it up from three if given any space. IQ is way above her age level. Great shot selection and can read the court from any angle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='743616' first='Mackenzie' last='Roesner'] #121 (5'8" Lincoln Way West) is someone to keep your eyes on. &nbsp;She makes plays on both ends of the floor. Good in transition and a reliable shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='743614' first='Lily' last='Hubbuch'] #150 (5'8" Glen bard West) is a pesky defender.&nbsp; Plays great help defense and can make athletic plays. &nbsp;She can get to the rim or shoot from the outside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='743630' first='Olivia' last='Perry'] #155 (5'9" Oak Lawn) uses her wingspan as a detriment to her opponents. Her length will be an asset as her reach far exceeded any of her opponents. Blocks and rebounds were abundant.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='743636' first='Sophie' last='Panaitescu'] #179 (5'3" Carmel Catholic) is a spitfire.&nbsp; Drives to the basket with a purpose.&nbsp; Her vertical was measurable as she was pulling down rebounds and boxing out girls with 5-6 inches on her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='743638' first='Zariah' last='Clark'] (5'3" Chicago Hope) is an assertive guard who attacks the defense. Creates and finishes well through contact and shoots with tenacity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->