CPS Training Showcase All-2023 First Team
The first of a two-part look at the top 2023 players at the CPS Training Iron Sharpens Iron Showcase. 2023 MVP- Margo Mattes Margo Mattes 5'11" | CG OH , 5-10 Mason No question about it, Margo (feature photo above)…
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Continue ReadingThe first of a two-part look at the top 2023 players at the CPS Training Iron Sharpens Iron Showcase.
2023 MVP- Margo Mattes Margo Mattes 5'11" | CG OH , 5-10 Mason
No question about it, Margo (feature photo above) was the best player in the building last Saturday for this Showcase. She is very advanced for her age and has a high skill level. Can shoot from the perimeter like a 2-guard, penetrate and score at the rim with an array of moves. Uses the glass well to score close to the rim. Very solid handles, runs the floor well and can finish in transition. Reminds me of a young Katie Smith Katie Smith 5'9" | SF Canton | 2022 State IL , similar type of player.
Taylor Farris Taylor Farris 5'8" | CG Oxford Talawanda | 2023 State OH , 5-8 Northeastern (IN)
Phenomenal point guard who is next-level ready now. Smooth silky handles, able to run the transition game to perfection. Taylor (pictured left) loves to play north-south with the ability to find a teammate with her stellar court vision. Great on-ball defender, causes turnovers which leads to points for her team. Love her energy and intensity. Fun play to watch, coaches love this kid.
Abbie Riddle Abbie Riddle 5'10" | CG Liberty Union | 2023 State OH , 5-10 Liberty Union
What a player Abbie (pictured right) is, as she is part of this incredible group of 23’s at this event in Dayton. At 5’10, she can play anywhere on the floor with a knack for leading the team with her point guard leadership. Can also shoot the ball well to handle the 2-guard spot. Able to guard any position. Very mature on the court, high basketball IQ and she will make some coach at the next level very happy for four years.
Sophie Huffman, 5-6 Wilmington
As a point guard, she can play for my team anyday with her leadership and incredible speed. Hard to believe there are many guards with better end-to-end speed than Sophie (pictured left). Her entire game has grown. Not only can she run the show, she has incredible range, is a great passer and always thinks ahead. Phenomenal court awareness. Plays good defense and creates for her team.
Kendal George Kendal George 5'9" | CG Centerville | 2023 State OH , 5-9 Centerville
Everyone knows she can shoot the rock. She had the highest percentage in Ohio last season according to the OHSBCA. She can light it up from anywhere and get the shot off against anyone. Kendal (pictured right) has shown a lot of growth in her game, she has very solid handles, moves well without the ball to get into position for a good shot. Good passer and gets her teammates involved. I love how her game has evolved and she should get some good looks this season with the weapons she will take the floor with at Centerville.
Rylee Sagester Rylee Sagester 5'6" | CG Tri Village | 2023 State OH , 5-6 Tri Village
Rylee (pictured left) can shoot from anywhere, and like Kendal, she can open up a game quickly. Deadly range and not afraid to shoot from anywhere on the court. You better pick her up at midcourt. She has shown improvement in other aspects of her game. Has good handles, and can put the ball on the floor. Good passer and had a good summer with the WV Thunder. With a lot of weapons gone at TV, I look for her game to expand and can add to her scoring arsenal this season in different ways.