AAU Preview- Dayton Metro 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Players to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='280100' first='Payton' last='Johnson'], 5-7 2024, Peebles</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Second year returnee with a great high school season, scored her 1000^th&nbsp;point prior to Christmas as a junior. Great rebounder for her size, PG runs the show, great handles strong with the ball, great floor vision, can get into the paint, working on her outside shot this summer. Defends well, team communicator.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ma'Kayla Williams, 5-8 2024, Thurgood Marshall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very versatile player with amazing moves in the paint, but her game is versatile with outside shooting. Can play 1-4 spot, adjusts to what is given to her.&nbsp;Her game has really blossomed over the past couple of years, she is a player who is a good leader.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='280108' first='Samara' last='Gibson'], 5-6 2024 Thurgood Marshall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bigtime defender, can guard anyone needed. Offensively, she can get to the rim anytime vs anyone. Amazing first step and very quick with the ball. Led City League  in assists, great floor vision and great set-up person for her team. Floor general. <em>(featured photo above)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carli Besecker, 5-10 2024 Covington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very athletic, plays inside/out, good midrange shot, good footwork and moves at the rim, long and athletic and can rebound well. Has a nice soft touch in the paint. Multisport standout athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Sleepers to Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tyriana Berry, 6-3 2025 Cincinnati Withrow</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is a game changer and can dominate inside when she gets the ball. Works around either side of the basket, good both hands. Good physical frame and can play through contact well. One to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='316719' first='Mattie' last='Walburn'], 5-9 2024, Jackson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coaches kid with a high basketball IQ, she has good handles and has developed off her dribble shooting from the perimeter, good vertical and body balance, good midrange shooter with high percentage.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Schedule Highlights</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PGH Crossroads and Buckeye Breakdown </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Run for the Roses- Louisville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Championship in Orlando </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Team Random points:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"The Metro is running with 6 high school teams which is a lot, the club has expanded in numbers and talent"- Steve Hutchinson </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->