2021 AAU Pre-Summer Coverage: PGH Live Event
With summer fast approaching in upcoming weeks, players and teams will be on the move traveling to many states across the U.S. to compete against the best of the best. Players get this opportunity to showcase their skills, talent, and…
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Continue ReadingWith summer fast approaching in upcoming weeks, players and teams will be on the move traveling to many states across the U.S. to compete against the best of the best. Players get this opportunity to showcase their skills, talent, and prove to college coaches why they are the real deal; and what makes them that “unique, physically gifted player.”
The pleasure and show goes on with more in-depth analysis, evaluations, and reports of players at the Prep Girls Hoops Live event in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This has been a fun one to watch, as I am seeing players of all graduation years and positions. These players have given it their all right down to the final minute of each game, and it’s very evident to me their primary goal and vision is to win and bring that trophy home. Let’s press play, enjoy the popcorn, and check out these 11 standouts from two selected games.
Lady Martin Brothers 2022 Select vs. FBC Nightmares 2022
Final Score: Lady Martin Brothers 2022 Select 59, FBC Nightmares 2022 48
Key Players: Jariah Harris Jariah Harris 5'11" | SF Cedar Rapids Jefferson | 2023 State IA , Riley Moreland Riley Moreland 5'11" | PF MFL-Mar-Mac | 2022 State IA , Delaynie Luneckas Delaynie Luneckas 6'2" | PF West Branch | 2022 State IA , and Meena Tate Meena Tate 5'11" | SG Iowa City West | 2023 State IA
Jariah Harris Jariah Harris 5'11" | SF Cedar Rapids Jefferson | 2023 State IA , 5’10, SG, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, 2023
–Was a solid standout in this evening game. Let the game come to her, and hit some clutch 3’s when the game was close. A very talented guard that can score in many ways. Can utilize her quick first step, and can get to the rim and finish in a flash. See many similarities in their skillset between her and fellow HS teammate Emma Slings. That is quite the duo. Harris finished this game with 11 points. Keep up the good work, Jariah!
Riley Moreland Riley Moreland 5'11" | PF MFL-Mar-Mac | 2022 State IA , 5’11, F, MFL-Mar-Mac, 2022
–The leading scorer for LMBS in this game with a tremendous all-around performance. Was out stroking 3 balls, getting to the rim finishing difficult drives, hit some free throws, and made some good assists to teammates. Highly skilled player with great upside. Her versatility makes her a serious threat on the perimeter. Moreland finished the game with 16 points. Keep up the good work, Riley!
Delaynie Luneckas Delaynie Luneckas 6'2" | PF West Branch | 2022 State IA , 6’2, F, West Branch, 2022
–Had a nice game with some highly skilled shots. Displays an outstanding turnaround jump shot that is very consistent. Rebounded the ball well, and played both sides of the floor with the same intensity. A great future in place, as she has the talent and size to become a high-level player. Luneckas finished the game with 9 points. Keep up the good work, Delaynie!
Meena Tate Meena Tate 5'11" | SG Iowa City West | 2023 State IA , 5’10, PG, Iowa City West, 2023
–Electric floor general. Did not put up significant scoring numbers in this contest, however I thought she had a tremendous floor game. Is one heck of an athlete. Her ball handling skills were very evident, gave the team tons of energy, started the fastbreak, broke presses, dished out some nice assists, and played D well. Finished the game with 6 points. Sky is the limit. Keep up the good work, Meena!
United Sports Academy 2023 vs. Team Iowa 2023 Elite
Final Score: United Sports Academy 2023 59, Team Iowa 2023 Elite 54
Key Players: USA: Riley Batta Riley Batta 5'10" | PF South Central Calhoun | 2023 State IA , Sam Ehlers, Mattie Milligan, and Ashlyn Kingsbury
TI: Alexandra Schuchmann, Kyla Mason, and Aubrey Luvan Aubrey Luvan 5'3" | PG Cedar Rapids Jefferson | 2023 State IA
USA:
Riley Batta Riley Batta 5'10" | PF South Central Calhoun | 2023 State IA , 5’10, F, South Central Calhoun, 2023
–Had a definite impact in this game all the way around. She did some solid things. Rebounded well, and did a tremendous job of getting to the free throw line. Athletic finisher. Great size and and has good upside. Has the capability to achieve big things and get noticed. Keep up the good work, Riley!
Sam Ehlers, 6’0, F, Ponca, 2023
–Is a high-level player with a lot to offer. Has a great inside-out game. Can flat out shoot the basketball from every place on the court. Can take it off the bounce and pull up for a mid-range jumper. Has excellent size at 6’0. Was a force on the boards and caused disruption on the defensive end. Great things in store. Keep up the good work, Sam!
Mattie Milligan, 5’6, PG, Ponca, 2023
–Has some tremendous guard skills. Is a good floor general, takes command of the game, and is a contagious leader. In this game, she displayed her capability to finish at the rim. Great passer and throws out some good dimes to teammates. Another player with good upside. Keep up the good work, Mattie!
Ashlyn Kingsbury, 5’11, F, Ponca, 2023
–Lanky player with a good feel for the game. Is smooth. Picked off a steal in the first half with a finish on the fastbreak, while demonstrating some athleticism; as well as an intelligent anticipation & read on the defensive end. A player to keep an eye on for sure. Keep up the good work, Ashlyn!
Team Iowa Elite:
Alexandra Schuchmann, 6’0, F, Cedar Rapids Xavier, 2023
–Highly skilled player out on the wing. Had a couple of drives with her left hand that were great takes. Very smooth and fluid. Displays a good feel for the game, and has a high basketball IQ. A good ball handler as well. Is still young yet, and could evolve into a high-level player at the collegiate level. Keep up the good work, Alexandra!
Kyla Mason, 5’9, SG, Cedar Rapids Xavier, 2023
–A lights out shooter, knock down sniper, and can shoot with lethal consistency. Has a pure stroke and can rack them up in a hurry. Has decent size at 5’11. Hit some important shots in this game. Can elevate into a high-level player on the perimeter as months go on. Keep up the good work, Kyla!
Aubrey Luvan Aubrey Luvan 5'3" | PG Cedar Rapids Jefferson | 2023 State IA , 5’5, PG, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, 2023
–A great floor general and provides a ton of athleticism on the court. A lethal player on both ends of the floor. Has a great 3-point shooting stroke. Can hit the 3’s off the pass on a set shot and off the dribble. Can also take it off the bounce for a pull-up mid-range jumper. Makes some incredible passes to teammates, and can set them up for easy shots. Lacks some size at 5’5, however, she makes up for it with talent and athleticism. Joins Slings and Harris to make a top-notch trio over at Jefferson HS. Luvan will definitely be making some noise as the summer season goes on. Keep up the good work, Aubrey!