PGH Legacy Classic: Five More from 16u

With the Legacy Classic wrapped up, I have had time to sit back and collect my thoughts on some players, outside of the my Day 1 and 2 bests, that stood out. Effort and measurables are always the top two eye catchers and these players had my full attention. &nbsp; Kara Stricklin | Nebraska Supreme | Guard | 5’6" A quick guard with strong handles and ability to shoot from long range, Stricklin provides a strong change of pace for her Supreme team. Stricklin is a spark plug on the court who has quick defensive hands with good movement that puts pressure on opposing guards. On offense, she has the quickness to get around defenders and can pull up at any spot on the floor. Stricklin’s energy alone, will do wonders for her team through summer and into fall. <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/kara-stricklin/kSORXEmjEeyA2wJt_kT-Ug/default.htm">https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/kara-stricklin/kSORXEmjEeyA2wJt_kT-Ug/default.htm</a> &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="265111" first="Josie" last="Grosdidier"] | Kansas Elite | Forward | 5’11" The twin of Elise, Josie’s game is like a look in the mirror between the two. Josie has good size and length with a ton of hustle. Josie is a presence on the inside and is often fighting through contact to get up a shot. Josie works hard on both sides of the floor and has terrific chemistry with Elsie. As she continues to work on creating her own shot, Josie could become a strong prospect as well. <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/josie-grosdidier/u0ZEpbLTxkuVPsNd9gUWiQ/default.htm">https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/josie-grosdidier/u0ZEpbLTxkuVPsNd9gUWiQ/default.htm</a> &nbsp; Zoe Ackerman | Swarm | Guard | 5’6" Ackerman is a bolt of lighting on the basketball court. She speeds past her opponents, relentlessly attacking. She has great ball handling skills and can spot up to be a knock down shooter when open. Her energy is contagious on the court and she kicks her team into another gear with her play. Ackerman is not afraid of the contact but will need to continue to develop her strength to fight off more physical defenders who press her. Ackerman is fun to watch and has a skillset that can be valuable at the next level. <a href="https://x.com/ZoeAckerman6/with_replies">https://x.com/ZoeAckerman6/with_replies</a> &nbsp; Freeda Moore | Omaha Supreme | Guard 5’8" Another relentless rim attacker, Moore is driving to the basket and creating offense for her Supreme team. She applies pressure on both sides of the ball and hardly gets denied when penetrating. Moore is a sneaky good rebounder and hustles after any loose ball. Moore’s mindset is that of a scorer, which at times can lead to bad shots, but the constant attack helps create opportunities for her teammates. Shooters are going to shoot and as Moore continues to grow, her finishing at the basket will only get better. Moore could be on the cusp of being one of the top scorers around the Omaha metro. <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/freda-moore/a8l6mG0VEeuAzqREozo6lw/default.htm">https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/freda-moore/a8l6mG0VEeuAzqREozo6lw/default.htm</a> &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="300794" first="Taylor" last="Weishaar"] | KC Royalty | Forward/Center | 6’3" Weishaar was another one of my favorite players to watch. Her length is impressive to see, however she can do absolutely everything on the floor. Its easy to deduct she can defend and rebound but but on the offensive side she has it all. Her passing out of the post is high skilled, her footwork is terrific and she can dial it up from long range when she feels like it. Her movement is so fluid on both sides of the floor and she can makes plays in multiple ways with the ball in her hands. A little more development with ball handling and creating from the perimeter, she could be like a female Kevin Durant! <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14702251/Taylor-Weishaar">https://www.hudl.com/profile/14702251/Taylor-Weishaar</a>