The Cut – 17U Top Performers Showcase Game

Two of the top teams in the country went head to head this week in Louisville at The Cut in a very back and forth showcase game. With the stands packed and multiple colleges in attendance, this game did not disappoint. Sports City U came back from down 8 and ran away with it towards the end winning 66-55. Best game of the tournament. Lots of talent on both teams. <strong>2022 5’9" #1 Karley Johnson - Arkansas Banshees 17U</strong> Johnson is an extremely valuable player for her team. Very aggressive and will fight hard no matter the score or the amount of time left in the game. Skilled player on both ends of the floor that can handle the ball and hit the pull-up mid-range jumper. She has a high basketball IQ and knows exactly who to get the ball in the hands of. Karley had multiple tip steals towards the end of the game that led to energy for her team to keep them in it. She also is not afraid to set up and take a big charge. Very fun and energetic player to watch. <strong>2022 6’2" #22 Ysabella Fontleroy - Arkansas Banshees 17U</strong> This is a player that you cannot take your eyes off of when she is on the court. Fontleroy is one of the top players in her class and it is easy to see. She has the ability to completely take over a game, even against other top teams and players in the country. Can stroke the three-ball in a necessary situation but her first look is to drive hard to the basket with either hand. Nice handles and can spot the open man anywhere on the court. Get used to hearing this high BCS prospect’s name. <strong>2024 6’1" #23 Taliyah Parker - Arkansas Banshees 17U</strong> Elite prospect in the 2024 class. Even as one of the youngest players on the floor, Parker’s athleticism really stood out among the others. She uses her length to her advantage whether it is driving to the hole or getting the long pick-off. Taliyah can knock down both the mid and long-range shots. Very versatile player that can guard at multiple different positions. Everyone in the gym can tell that this 2024 will have the top programs in the country burning up the pavement to follow her for years to come. <strong>2022 5’10" #32 [player_tooltip player_id="32611" first="Cotie" last="McMahon"] - Sports City U </strong> McMahon has HIGH D1 potential and is very explosive. She has super quick feet that help her wolf or get the pick-off for an easy lay-up. Finishes high at the basket and knows how to get to the free-throw line. Fights hard off the glass on both ends of the floor and can make the right pass in traffic. There were not many possessions that Cotie could be stopped. Strong and very athletic. <strong>2022 6’2" #40 [player_tooltip player_id="32623" first="Grace" last="VanSlooten"] - Sports City U</strong> VanSlooten is a highly sought-after big that can be dominant on both ends of the floor when she wants to. Good handles and has the confidence to take it coast-to-coast. When she sees a gap, she will drive hard to the basket to finish and draw the foul. Stays big around the basket when a shot goes up to secure the O-board put-back. Takes pride in her defense and uses her length to get stops and blocks. &nbsp; &nbsp;