The Expo Carolinas: Team 8 Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend marked The Expo Carolinas in Rock Hill. The annual camp featured plenty of talent throughout the Carolinas. Who were some of the ladies on Team 8 in the camp? Let's take a look at these players from the Palmetto State right here on your source for basketball coverage all year long in South Carolina. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% on your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":994887,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/09/IMG_9306.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-994887" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='992667' first='Samaria' last='Smith']</strong> - Ridge View HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Samaria really got after it on the defensive end of the court. She was able to jump on the deck on a few occasions here today. Samaria scored the ball in transition with a few layups here today. Smith can knockdown the long ball when given the chance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":994885,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/09/IMG_9308_5b9249.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-994885" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='195514' first='Monasia' last='Clinkscales']</strong> - Westside HS (Anderson) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clinkscales is a pass first guard from out top. Monasia can play off the ball when needed but seems most comfortable playing point guard. She was able to stick a few open jumpers here today. Monasia really sees the floor and has good court vision to make that extra pass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":994884,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/09/IMG_9309_b93e73.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-994884" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='945429' first='Harper' last='Cohen']</strong> - Philip Simmons HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harper showed a bit of a hitch in her shot at times at today. She made a few jumpers here today. Harper looks to need time and space for her shot. Look for her time and minutes to pick up even more this season for the Iron Horses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":994892,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/09/IMG_9252.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-994892" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='560668' first='Evie' last='Godfrey'] </strong>- Northside Christian (Lexington)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evie has a new address in the SCISA ranks this season at Northside Christian. She previously played at Lexington HS. Evie connected on some short jumpers and set up her teammates at times today with her play. Godfrey really understands where to be on the floor at all times. Evie makes winning plays, and she never seems to overdo it while always playing at a nice even keel. Godfrey is a capable shooter from behind the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":994888,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/09/IMG_9305.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-994888" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='975972' first='Ariah' last='Heard']</strong> - Nation Ford HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heard does a nice job of using the ball-screen to get to her spots on the floor. She was able to get to the basket at times. Ariah made crisp passes and played very unselfish from out top today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='562109' first='Naomi' last='House'] -</strong> McBee HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>House was a great surprise today with her play. Naomi plays at a small Class 1A program over in the Pee Dee. She was quite effective at times knocking down the 3-ball. Naomi brings a blue-collar mindset to the floor. She filled the lane in transition very well today. Naomi showed a nice shooting stroke when she stepped away from the paint. House crashed the boards on both ends of the court. She really made a name for herself here today with her play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":994891,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/09/IMG_9255.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-994891" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='444371' first='Ashley' last='Walker'] </strong>- North Augusta HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker was all over the place with her play. Ashley was able to score up and under around the basket. She finished through contact all day long with her toughness. She's very mobile all over the floor. Ashley has no problems setting screens and giving an opponent a few bruises in return. She can be quite a mismatch problem at time with her overall play. Walker really likes to play rugged and on contact all day long. Her MOTOR never stops running while she's on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":994889,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/09/IMG_9304.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-994889" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='370272' first='London' last='Vaughn']</strong> - Crestwood HS (Dalzell)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vaughn was a last-minute sign up on the day of the event. London was able to launch some long perimeter jumpers here today. She plays on the ball and at times must tighten up her handle. London has been a very instrumental part of the Lady Knights program over the years. She will provide some senior leadership this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->