Top Performing Bigs: Top 250 Expo – Arizona
There were a lot of great post players in attendance this weekend for the PGH Top 250 Expo in Gilbert, Arizona but below I am going to break down a few that stood out to me above the rest. #93…
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Continue ReadingThere were a lot of great post players in attendance this weekend for the PGH Top 250 Expo in Gilbert, Arizona but below I am going to break down a few that stood out to me above the rest.
#93 Caitlin Turnbow Caitlin Turnbow 5'9" Organ Mountain | 2024 AZ
Caitlin was one of the all-around top players in the expo this weekend and for sure one of the most impressive post players. She was aggressive in the paint on both offense and defense while making it tough on the other team to know how to navigate the way they normally would. Plays tough around the rim through contact for the ‘And-1’ but also has a soft touch to knock down the mid-range jumper. First Team All-Tournament for the Top 250 Expo – Arizona.
First Team All-Tournament: Top 250 Expo – Arizona
#95 Michaela Lee Michaela Lee 6'0" | PF Deer Valley | 2023 State AZ
Lee stood out to me most for her finishing ability and post moves around the basket. Nothing seemed to be off-limits for this one and she had a light about her that spread throughout her entire team. She also brought energy to her squad at the right time through a big play or celebrating from the bench. Michaela was able to see the entire floor at all times and make the smartest decision when finding the outlet. Second Team All-Tournament for the Top 250 Expo – Arizona.
Second Team All-Tournament: Top 250 Expo – Arizona
#76 Kaitlyn Beall Kaitlyn Beall 6'0" | PF Dream City Christian School | 2023 State AZ
Beall thoroughly impressed me throughout the entire expo with her outstanding ability to hustle and get into positions. She was one of the longest players in attendance and really made sure to use that to make the other team pay. There seems to be a certain poise or calmness about Kaitlin when she is in the game but that doesn’t stop her from being aggressive on the block and finishing strong. This six-foot-tall power forward can also hit the mid-range jumper and shoots well from behind the arc. Honorable Mention All-Tournament Team for the Top 250 Expo – Arizona.
#75 Lizette Landry Lizette Landry 6'0" Wylie East | 2022 AZ
Lizette is a long and athletic six-foot-tall small forward that runs the floor really well. She follows her own shot once it goes up for the offensive board put-back and makes sure to do the little things right like finding a body to block out. Landry also had a couple of jaw-dropping blocks during the games later in the day that caught the attention of almost everyone in the gym!
#70 Makenna Shaffer Makenna Shaffer 5'10" Northridge | 2022 AZ
Shaffer from Northridge High School in Greenly, Colorado came to the PGH Top 250 Expo to show off her impressive shooting ability and handles. She is a five-foot-ten power forward/shooting guard that can knock it down from anywhere on the court. Had a few hard drives through contact and talked a lot to help her teammates into the correct spot. Able to guard all five positions well due to her length and quickness.