Summer Review: 2024 Honor Teams

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><em>The featured image is of [player_tooltip player_id='298258' first='Keaton' last='Gatlin'] (2024) of Carmel High School and [program_tooltip program_id='712566' first='Indiana' last='Elite'] Platinum 16U.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that it's August, I have been sitting around thinking about the players and games I saw throughout the Spring and Summer. I decided to assemble a handful of post-Summer honor teams, strictly for entertainment purposes. While I realize there are probably several additional girls who could be considered for each of these teams, I selected the five who I thought stood out the most when I was able to see them. Let me be clear...this is based solely on the grassroots season, so it only includes girls who were in uniform when I saw their teams play, and it is <span style="text-decoration: underline;">not</span> based on high school statistics. I made sure to include each player on only one honor team, and these girls are strictly from the Class of 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>THE ENERGIZER BUNNIES<br><em>Those players who always bring constant energy to their teams</em></strong><br>This team always has as many candidates as any, but I thought these five stood out because they were always entertaining to watch. They bring a great deal of energy to the floor and have nonstop motors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='239346' first='Lauren' last='Foster'], 2024, 5-7 G, Indian Creek H.S., Indiana Showcase Select 17U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='331809' first='Makenzie' last='Fuess'], 2024, 5-5 PG, Norwell H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='716173' first='Always' last='100'] Takeover 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='298258' first='Keaton' last='Gatlin'], 2024, 5-8 G, Carmel H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='712566' first='Indiana' last='Elite'] Platinum 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='177325' first='Emma' last='Haan'], 2024, 5-7 W, Zionsville Community H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='716173' first='Always' last='100'] Elite 17U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='177361' first='Reagan' last='Wilson'], 2024, 5-7 PG, Noblesville H.S., Lady Gym Rats EYBL 17U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>THE SWISS ARMY KNIVES<br><em>Those players who exhibited as much versatility as anyone</em></strong><br>There are also always quite a few candidates for this team as well, but these five ladies have a unique combination of different skillsets and demonstrated the ability to affect a game in a variety of ways on a consistent basis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='201867' first='Brooklyn' last='Bell'], 2024, 6-1 W, Greenwood Community H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='714250' first='Indiana' last='Pride'] Attack 17U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='177314' first='Alexis' last='Castator'], 2024, 6-1 W, Carroll H.S. (Fort Wayne), [program_tooltip program_id='716173' first='Always' last='100']-Paul 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='177329' first='Keylee' last='Hudson'], 2024, 5-9 W, Eastern Greene H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='712566' first='Indiana' last='Elite'] Xcel 17U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='177344' first='Ellery' last='Minch'], 2024, 6-2 W, Mt. Vernon H.S. (Fortville), [program_tooltip program_id='712550' first='IGB' last=''] GUAA 17U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='177357' first='Kendall' last='Sterling'], 2024, 5-10 F, Seymour H.S., Kentucky Fusion 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TEAM FEDERAL EXPRESS<br><em>Those players who can get the ball where it needs to go</em></strong><br>Everybody likes to score, but the 2024 class has several really nice floor generals who deliver the ball on time/on target. They make the simple pass...simple, and they create other opportunities for teammates as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='177308' first='Madisyn' last='Bailey'], 2024, 5-8 G, Bedford North Lawrence H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='712566' first='Indiana' last='Elite'] Platinum 16U<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='572805' first='Emma' last='Hart']</strong>, 2024, 5-2 PG, New Castle H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='712566' first='Indiana' last='Elite'] Evolution 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='177334' first='Elizabeth' last='Kelleher'], 2024, 5-9 PG, Westfield H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='712550' first='IGB' last=''] GUAA 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='177348' first='Maddie' last='Nipper'], 2024, 5-5 PG, Charlestown H.S., Indiana Showcase Red 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='177351' first='Jordyn' last='Poole'], 2024, 5-6 PG, Fort Wayne Snider H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='716173' first='Always' last='100'] Elite 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TEAM "BUILT FORD TOUGH"<br><em>Those players who play with a great deal of toughness and grit</em></strong><br>Indiana has quite a few tough-nosed, feisty girls, who really get after it.&nbsp;These five, to me at least, stood out above the rest.&nbsp;They are always willing to seek contact, they never back down, and they play bigger than they are.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='177317' first='Destini' last='Craig'], 2024, 5-9 F, Fort Wayne Northrop H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='716173' first='Always' last='100'] Elite 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='177326' first='Rachel' last='Harshman'], 2024, 6-0 F, Mooresville H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='712381' first='Indiana' last='Blaze'] 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='177335' first='Avery' last='Kelley'], 2024, 5-6 PG, Evansville Memorial H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='715504' first='Pocket' last='City Basketball'] 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='177354' first='Kyndra' last='Sheets'], 2024, 5-6 PG, Columbia City H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='716173' first='Always' last='100']-Paul 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='326492' first='Mariah' last='Stoltzfus'], 2024, 5-2 PG, Bethany Christian School, [program_tooltip program_id='716173' first='Always' last='100']-Gamble 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TEAM WINDEX</strong><br><strong><em>Those players who rebound, block shots, or both, at a high level</em></strong><br>Obviously, a lot of the candidates for this team are sizeable interior players.&nbsp;These ladies stood out as the better glass cleaners (<em>shot-blockers, rebounders, or both</em>).&nbsp;They definitely pose a major presence in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='176407' first='Sarah' last='Gick'], 6-1 C, Benton Central H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='714266' first='PAC' last='Flight North'] 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='201874' first='Genna' last='Hayes'], 6-2 C, Kankakee Valley H.S., City Elite Prime 17U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='177328' first='Kyra' last='Hill'], 2024, 6-2 F/C, Goshen H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='716173' first='Always' last='100']-Gamble 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='177342' first='Addisen' last='Mastriano'], 2024, 6-2 C, Northeastern H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='716173' first='Always' last='100'] Elite 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='177362' first='Juliann' last='Woodard'], 2024, 6-0 PF, Jennings County H.S., Lady Gym Rats EYBL 17U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TEAM LOCTITE<br><em>Those players who flat out lock up their opponent at the defensive end of the floor</em></strong><br>This team is absolutely fun to watch, because they use a combination of speed, quickness, strength, and desire to flat out defend the basketball, whether it's in the half-court or 84-feet from the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='406433' first='Nadia' last='Clayton'], 2024, 5-8 W, Lake Central H.S., Lady Gym Rats-Gouard 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='331778' first='Shena' last='Fleming'], 2024, 5-8 W, La Lumiere Preparatory, City Elite Prime 17U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='201876' first='Abbie' last='Lucas'], 2024, 6-0 F, Bloomington H.S. South, [program_tooltip program_id='715504' first='Pocket' last='City Basketball'] 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='239353' first='Riley' last='Pepple'], 2024, 5-6 G, Fort Wayne Northrop H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='716173' first='Always' last='100'] Rebels 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='177359' first='Adrianne' last='Tolen'], 2024, 5-10 W, West Lafayette H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='714266' first='PAC' last='Flight North'] 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TEAM ANNIE OAKLEY<br><em>Those players who tend to shoot it well every time they take the floor</em></strong><br>This is a group of the better shooters in Indiana's Class of 2023. There are other good ones in this class, but these five shot it consistently all summer. If you've never heard of Annie Oakley, look her up...she'd likely be proud of this team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='369825' first='Ava' last='Carter'], 2024, 5-10 W, Carmel H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='712566' first='Indiana' last='Elite'] Platinum 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='201873' first='Alli' last='Harness'], 2024, 5-8 G, Carroll H.S. (Flora), [program_tooltip program_id='716173' first='Always' last='100'] Elite 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='201875' first='Emma' last='Hendricks'], 2024, 5-8 W, Brownsburg H.S., Indiana Showcase Red 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='298262' first='Carrie' last='Hiler'], 2024, 5-7 G, Scottsburg H.S., Indiana Showcase Red 16U<br>[player_tooltip player_id='177346' first='Olivia' last='Nickerson'], 2024, 5-6 G, Twin Lakes H.S., [program_tooltip program_id='712550' first='IGB' last=''] GUAA 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->