Brady’s PGH2k22 Standouts: Part One

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">The live period in Romeoville hosted a lot of talented kids. Today, I want to highlight some, and the rest tomorrow. Plenty of kids excelled. However, I mainly focused on the 17u teams and teams from Wisconsin. With that disclaimer out of the way, I’ll get right into it.</span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="352114" first="Aubrey" last="Galvan"]</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">I don’t know anyone who plays basketball with more flair than Galvan. Usually, the flash that Galvan plays with leads to unforced errors, or the person who plays that style is more on the selfish side. None of those descriptions apply to the 2025 guard. She doesn’t make many mistakes with the ball and is one of the most selfless players I’ve seen. She constantly wiggles out of trouble and creates numerical advantages as a result. If you’ve never seen Galvan play, take the time to do so.</span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="265963" first="Reagan" last="Sipla"]</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">The skill that Sipla possesses is evident. She’s a long 6-foot wing who can get her shot whenever she wants and sees the game well. She will never attempt to make a play that’s not there, and that understanding helps her teammates succeed. She doesn’t take "bad shots" or turn the ball over. Her presence makes any team she’s on better by default.</span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">[player_tooltip player_id="330691" first="Nailah" last="Mayes"]</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">I loved Mayes’ game. Everything she does tends to result in a good shot or free throws. She does an excellent job forcing her way to the basket. The fact that she can get there whenever she wants can break defenses over time. Her strength and will to repeatedly attack the basket are valuable.</span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Mirakle Anderson</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">I saw Anderson finish around the basket in ways I still question. The finishes she had made almost no sense. If it happened once, I’d chalk it up to luck. However, you could see the spin she was putting on the ball, and the more I saw her do it, the clearer it was that she’s just good around the rim. I don’t know if there was a better finisher on the circuit than Anderson. </span> <strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Allie Dahl</span></strong> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Of all the 2026 prospects in a talented incoming freshman class in the state, Dahl might be the most impactful right away. She’ll play in Division 5, and her toughness may swing big games. Dahl is strong, skilled, athletic, and efficent in her movement. She scores at all three levels and will likely get a lot of minutes early for a young and talented Albany team. Keep an eye on the Comets this coming season.</span>