The Elite Girls Basketball Showcase: Standouts
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The Elite Girls Basketball Showcase was a success! A lot of good talent at the event. Two organizations giving players the platform to showcase their talent. Below, you will get a look at the top performers that played well and…
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Continue ReadingThe Elite Girls Basketball Showcase was a success! A lot of good talent at the event. Two organizations giving players the platform to showcase their talent. Below, you will get a look at the top performers that played well and a few names to keep in your sight as the season is approaching.
Sophie Hook 5’7, Brookfield High School (2023)
She does an amazing job getting to the lane and finishing. Hook can pull up in transition with or without the ball. She handles the ball with a good ability to distribute. She has good confidence in her game.
Gia Casalinova Gia Casalinova 5'7" | CG Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy | 2023 State OH 5’8, PG, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (2023)
She looks like a great player to play with. Her ability to communicate on both sides of the court and to find an open person is solid. Casalinova can play with the ball and is an impact off the ball. She does a good job of slowing the game down. Her ability to create space shows flashes of her footwork ability.
Uriah Jennings Uriah Jennings 5'8" | CG Mayfield Heights | 2023 State OH 5’8, CG, Mayfield Heights High School (2023)
She is a solid defender, who isn’t afraid to take control of the ball. Jennings does a great job off the ball, as well as finding her angles. Capable of playing any guard position, unselfish and makes those around her better.
Hadley Hajdu Hadley Hajdu 5'8" | SG Revere | 2024 State OH 5’8, CG, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (2024)
Hadley has a good basketball IQ. Hajdu does a phenomenal job finding her teammates. Developing her off-hand would make her a two-way finisher. She plays the game with confidence and poise. Hadley Hajdu Hadley Hajdu 5'8" | SG Revere | 2024 State OH is a player to watch this upcoming season.
Asiah Shaffer 5’4, PG, Mishawaka High School (2024)
Shaffer is a worker on the offensive end. She has a good midrange game. When Shaffer develops her perimeter shooting, it will help improve her overall game. She communicates with her teammates and plays unselfishly. Good poise and pace control.
Courtney Barwick 5’7, Guard, Louisville High School (2025)
This young lady does a great job catching and shooting. Barwick does a good job of getting the ball onto the court. She gets to the corner with her hands in the right place. She will be good for her high school this year.
Joi Williams 5’3, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (2025)
Williams has a high motor with a good perimeter shot. Williams is aggressive on the floor. She has a good basketball IQ. Plays hard and stays engaged. Joi does a good job in pick n’ roll situations.
The Elite Girls Basketball Showcase had a few other notable players that displayed skills throughout the day competing. Keep an eye on these few young ladies that showcased their talent:
Demi Leary, Carrolton High School class of 2024
Lori Huffman, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy class of 2025
Jenna Slates, Green High School class of 2025
Emma Rasmussen Emma Rasmussen 5'5" Archbishop Hoban | 2023 OH , Archbishop Hoban High School class of 2023
Lily Scott, Ursuline High School class of 2024