HYPE 2022 Goes Unbeaten At Derby City Duel

Scott Hankamp

May 12, 2021 @ 08:27 AM

The Derby City Duel had tons of talented teams and players at the event. Hype Athletics 2022 was one of the most impressive teams in any pool, earning an undefeated 4-0 record. They were 1 of only 3 undefeated teams in the 17u pools and had the second highest point differential, ending up 114 points on the positive side. Let’s take a look at their standings, game scores and a few players that stood at the Derby City Duel. <h4>STANDINGS</h4> Hype Athletics 2022: 4-0 Overtime Performance 2022: 3-1 MSF Flight 2022: 2-2 Illinois Inferno 2022 Elite Blue: 1-3 Illinois Predators 2022: 0-4 <h4>THE GAMES</h4> Hype Athletics 2022 - 54, MSF Flight 2022 - 34 Hype Athletics 2022 - 61, Illinois Predators 2022 - 34 Hype Athletics 2022 - 54, Overtime Performance 2022 - 48 Hype Athletics 2022 - 69, Illinois Inferno 2022 Elite Blue - 49 <h4>PLAYER PERFORMANCES</h4> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="138305" first="Nykesha" last="Sanders"] (PG, Chandler Park)</strong> If she wanted to, Sanders could blow up a scoreboard. She’s super quick with the dribble and can create for herself off the bounce. But what was very impressive this weekend, is that wasn’t where she left her mark. Sanders shined as the heartbeat of the team and a facilitator on offense. She was one of the top 2 way players at the event, showing the ability to create havoc on the defensive end. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="138410" first="Ndidiamaka" last="Ndukwe"] (SF, Summit Academy)</strong> Ndukwe is usually, and was again this weekend, too strong and physical for her opponents. She’s a really tough matchup on the wing, where she read her defender at the Derby City Duel, and found where and when to attack them. Ndukwe is a very high ceiling wing at the next level. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="147755" first="Raigan" last="Lawrence"] (CG, Avondale)</strong> Lawrence is a very intriguing player and prospect. She’s a versatile player that can play effectively on or off the ball. Lawrence is tough to defend with her strength and ability to bulldog the ball to the rim on a straight line drive. After seeing her this weekend, I think opponents will have to game plan around her come high school season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="138366" first="India" last="Respress"] (G/F/ Chandler Park)</strong> If you like watching glue type players shine, you would enjoy watching Respress at the Derby City Duel. She does a little bit of everything, and all of them are what her team needs to pick up a W. Respress was very impressive on the defensive end where it looked like she could guard multiple positions. Her style of play will earn her minutes at the next level.