2024 PGH Washington Freshman Showcase: Team 4 Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2028 coming to Bellevue, WA over the weekend to compete against each other and showcase their skills for coaches/scouts. It was great to some incoming freshman for next season. Here is evaluations on Team 4 during the showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#486 -<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='985987' first='Safine' last='Sampson']</strong> - Bellevue HS - SaFine impressed me a ton, playing with fantastic change of pace with the ball in her hands. She displayed her ability to score from all 3 levels and dominated opposing players by attacking their weaknesses. She shoots it from deep efficently too, having a quick release.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#491 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='984965' first='Abigail' last='Witecki']</strong> - Issaquah HS - Abigail contained her dribble well all weekend, rarely turning the ball over when attacking it. She used a smooth spin move multiple times, getting an open shot at the bucket and uses her soft touch to get the bucket for herself.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#500 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='985231' first='Maggie' last='Johnson']</strong> - Eastside Catholic HS - Maggie has phenomenal footwork in the paint, using a plethora of moves to get open. She can finish with both hands, having a nice left hand as well. She can shoot it from deep effectively too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#512 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='985988' first='Sloane' last='Kneisler'] </strong>- West Valley HS - Sloane is a really, really good shooter. She got hot during 5v5 and started to let it fly, often sinking multiple in one game and often hitting them back to back possessions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#514 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='985961' first='Alexis' last='Tamayo']</strong> - Lynnwood HS - Alexis is a solid shooter from deep, letting it fly often and making more than she misses. She has the abilities to play point guard as well, displaying solid abilities in finding her open teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#515 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='985982' first='Kylie' last='Ngo']</strong> - Woodinville HS - Kylie is a quick guard who can read defenses quickly, seeing what the weak spots are within the opposing team. She is smooth with the ball in her hands and has a deadly deep shot from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#521 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='985985' first='Olivia' last='Varani'] </strong>- Bellevue HS - Olivia was a big time paint presence all day long, being able to rebound the ball well and finish around the rim efficiently. She seals opponents down in the paint nicely, getting herself open for an entry pass. She does all the little things very well such as setting screens, rolling hard down paint, and always boxing out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#523 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='985973' first='Fiona' last='Helms']</strong> - Holy Names Academy - Smart player on the court, knowing the perfect time to set screens for her teammates. She rolls hard and can seal opponents easily in the paint. Uses her length well on the defensive side to bock shots and get hands in the passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#539 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='985976' first='Helena' last='Christofilis'] </strong>- Lakeside HS - A top player from the showcase, showcase a complete game on both sides of the ball. She has a steadily consistent jumper all day long, hitting shots from deep and mid-range. She rebounded very well, always crashing the boards and being aggressive. Excelled in transition both with and without the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->