PGHByron’s Top 250: Second Team All-Expo (Illinois)
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My first Top 250 Expo experience was nothing short of incredible. The 5-hour event was electric from start to finish. Each court was filled with talent from all over the state. Stocks were raised and names were made. Each girl…
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Continue ReadingMy first Top 250 Expo experience was nothing short of incredible. The 5-hour event was electric from start to finish. Each court was filled with talent from all over the state. Stocks were raised and names were made. Each girl & team gave more than their all, but there’s always a select few that stick out. Below are my selections for my “Second Team All Expo”
Olivia Vick Olivia Vick 5'6" | CG Whitney Young | 2023 State IL | 2023 Guard | Whitney Young
At least two doubles were put up throughout all of her games. Olivia is a true floor leader who makes her presence felt with each minute she’s on the court. She can handle with control, facilitate with patience, and score with ease. With her athleticism and finesse around the rim… she’s bound to average 20-25 this upcoming season.
Gabrielle Burgess Gabrielle Burgess 5'7" | PG Lake Park | 2023 State IL | 2023 Guard | Lake Park
Started the day off hot with 8 steals in her first game, then just continued to clamp up her matchups through the rest of the day. Gabby is simply 94 feet of aggression, energy, and effort. The expo was just another day to prove why she’s becoming one of the top two-way players in the midwest.
Layla Henderson Layla Henderson 5'10" | CG Naperville North | 2023 State IL | 2023 Guard/Forward | Naperville North
Layla is a hard-bodied, fast-paced guard who is unstoppable going downhill. Her handles mixed with her aggressive but effective quick step was constantly put on show the entire day. There’s not a move she won’t try or a play she can’t make. She’s always the extra toughness that each team needs.
Amina Gray Amina Gray 5'6" | PG Example Academy | 2023 State IL | 2023 Guard | Dekalb
The high IQ of Amina was not only noticed by all spectators but praised by her teammates during all of their games & when leaving the floor. She can score off the dribble, catch and shoot and defend the 1-4 with a certain type of purpose and chip on her shoulder. Her pace of play and no rush demeanor is a coach’s dream.
Emory Klatt
Emory
Klatt
6'2" | SF
Stevenson | 2024
State
IL
| 2024 Forward | Stevenson
You can always count on Emory to grab double-digit rebounds, and she did just that. In each game, Emory was beyond active on the boards. The versatile big showed the skill to play and guard the 2-5 with no issue at all. Stardom is around the corner.