Evia, a guard for Michigan Heat, provided one of the most exciting moments at the Mitten Summer Showdown with her ability to create space and knock down shots from deep. She put a defender on skates with a crafty move, then calmly stepped back and buried a three-pointer that energized her team and brought the crowd into the game. Evia continued to heat up from beyond the arc, adding at least three more triples in the same contest to showcase her shooting ability and confidence. Her shot-making, creativity, and ability to deliver momentum-changing plays made her one of the most entertaining perimeter scorers at the event.

Barbu does a great job controlling the tempo for the Black Hawks. She can attack both right and left making it tricky for defenders to force her to a side. Her ability to drive opens up the three point shot where she’s got a nice, quick release. As a guard, she’s not afraid to get inside and crash the glass to get her team a second chance opportunity.

Evia has the length and fundamental skills needed to be targeted as a next-level prospect. She shoots accurately from the perimeter, finishes layups with excellent touch, handles the ball with confidence, and distributes accurate passes to teammates. I expect her to have an even bigger season for Bloomfield Hills as a sophomore.

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Evia was a dynamic player for Michigan Heat at Jamfest on Saturday. She drained a smooth pull-up jumper off the dribble and finished an athletic reverse layup. Evia swished a long gun straightaway triple and added another triple from the wing. She converted three straight free throws with balanced, high-snapping follow-throughs and delivered an excellent lob pass on the money to a teammate for an assist. Evia is a prospect I’m excited to see more of this spring.