2020 UP Showcase Evaluations 2022s

Uncovered Prospects 2020 showcase evaluations for the 2022 class in no particular order.

2022 5’6 PG Nyla Walker showed off her quickness and athleticism. She has a smooth jumper and can defend  the length of the floor. Nyla showed that she can knock down the open jumper and create space off the dribble. An improvement we would like to see for Nyla is for her to limit her turnovers by making better decisions at times with her passes. 

2022 5’10 PG Nayo Lear is the complete package. Nayo is very athletic, and knows how to score. Her wingspan causes problems for anyone she is defending. She has a high IQ, and a very nice midrange shot. Nayo showed that she is capable of creating shots for herself as well as her teammates. Would love to see Nayo get stronger, as it will only help her to get to the next level. 

2022 6’2 F Evan Pittman is a rebounding machine! Evan has great post defense, and the ability to disrupt teams with her length. Evan showed her nice touch with her midrange jumper. Evans footwork was great around the rim. She got her defenders off the floor, and finished with both hands. Evan’s size is definitely a problem for defenders. Evan’s only area of improvement is to be able to consistently knock down her shots. 

2022 6’1 F Faith Okorie is a finisher. She is always finishing around the rim, and looking to rebound the ball. Faith has the ability to guard in the post, as well as knock down the 15ft shot. We had the chance to see Faith in the open court, and she was running the floor very well. One thing Faith should work on is shot selection, and making sure she is helping to create for her teammates. 

2022 5’7 G Abby Shepard is a very good shooter. She moves well without the ball, and can defend. Abby was going for every rebound and was not afraid to go for the 50/50 ball. Abby has to work on being a little quicker laterally. Abby has the ability to be pretty good, just needs to be more confident. 

2022 6’0 F Londyn Powell has a huge upside. She is not afraid to take the open shot, and is a pretty good rebounder. Londyn runs the floor very well, and is a pretty good post defender. One thing Londyn needs to work on is finishing around the rim. If she can finish more around the rim she would take it to the next level. 

2022 5’5 PG Cheri Michalek is a crafty guard with a high IQ. She is a pass first guard with a ton of quickness. She can knock down a jumper, and has a quick first step and is not afraid to attack the rim. Love how confident she is! Cheri has to work on getting stronger. This will allow her to be even more effective. 

2022 5’7 G Ava Bardic showcased the ability to shoot it and shoot it from all three levels on the court. She has a quick release and was able to get her shot off on taller defenders. She understands how to get open and has a very good understanding of the game. She was also able to make plays off the dribble and played at a good pace. Would love her to be more confident and aggressive with the ball in her hands.

2022 5’6 PG Ashlyn Yow was fantastic during the showcase and was one of the top players in the gym. She showcased an array of offensive skills and did it effortlessly. She did great facilitating the offense for her team and made plays for herself as well. She used her floater to score over taller defenders and was able to get to the rim and finish with both hands. She was a true floor general and very crafty with her movements. Yow shot the ball well off the bounce from all levels and equally off the catch. Very impressive showing for Ashlyn. Would love to see her be a little more selfish at times offensively because she makes really good decisions with the ball.

2022 5’5 PG Mikayla Huffine showed that she’s a crafty guard that can be a match-up nightmare for opposing players. She has a high IQ and ability to not only set up an offense, but to get what ever it is out of it that she wants to. She’s a shifty, pass first point guard that can score whenever she wants. Huffine is a tenacious on-ball defender and she guards full court. Would  like to see her more decisive as to when to take over the game.

2022 5’5 G Rachel Pawluk showed that she can flat out shoot the ball from all 3 levels and has a great feel for the game. Would like to see her be more assertive and aggressive on offense and be more confident.

2022 5’10 F Thaya Luse showed that she’s an undersized force with a high motor, who can guard the perimeter and post equally. She runs the floor, can score on all three levels, rebounds at a high level and can push the ball in transition in the open court. Would like to see Thaya more confident with the ball in her hands and break defenders down off the dribble.

2022 5’8 G Bella Dudley showed why she is and was one of the best shooters at the showcase. She has a very high IQ, can handle the ball and uses her size well on defense. Dudley rebounded the ball well and made the right decisions with the ball. Would like to see Bella create her own shot off the dribble and become a dual threat.

2022 5’9 G/F Ella Armstrong can shoot from all three levels, has the ability to put the ball on the floor in transition, rebounds at a high level and isn afraid to sacrifice her body for the team. Her willingness to dive on the floor after loose balls and take charges is a rare sight. Would like to see her more comfortable with the ball in her hands in the half court.

2022 5’7 G/F Mia Kennelly is an undersized big that doesn’t back down from guarding bigger players and isn’t afraid to guard on the perimeter. She rebounds at a high level, regardless of size and has a solid handle on the ball. Would like to see her shoot the ball more.

2022 5’6 Laila Gibson is a lighting quick guard. She is very confident and has a nice midrange jumper. Laila is a good defender and defends the length of the floor. Very tough player, if she gets knocked down she gets right back up. Laila also has a nice handle on the ball, and she is a good passer. Would love to see Laila work on her pick and role game, that would take her to the next level.