CA Top 250 Expo: Scouting Report 2027 Pins. Vol 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PrepDig California Top 250 Expo boasted an array of exceptional prospects, with the Freshman class of 2027 standing out prominently. These high school newcomers made a lasting impact by demonstrating their hard-hitting skills at the event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Before delving into their remarkable talent, I want to extend my gratitude to everyone who has followed my articles prior to the Expo. However, I want to clarify that this piece aims to delve deeper into a genuine scouting report, focusing specifically on the tendencies of prospects rather than providing a broad overview. While future articles will highlight the unique qualities of our top 2027 prospects, this article is dedicated specifically to analyzing the hitting tendencies of our top 2027 Pins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["338908"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eLucky Fasavalu, 2027: 5'8u0022 Outside for Lakewood High School and Mizuno Long Beach. u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eBaller TV Bib: 219 Court 3u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eLucky is an absolute showstopper whose approach fundamentals are picture perfect. She has great back flight and utilizes all of the power from her approach to gain maximum height. She uses a left arm tuck to gain further power and has excellent hip rotation which allows her to take her choice of shots. Her shot selection is impeccable round the block. Lucky's arm swing is so hard and powerful that it often powers through most blocks. 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She displays excellent back flight and incorporates a powerful left foot plant. Her phenomenal hip rotation grants her the freedom to choose from a variety of shots. Asia consistently hits on top of the ball and possesses exceptional block awareness, enabling her to carefully select her shots. 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