AAU Spring/Summer Girls Team Preview: Iowa Intensity – 16/17U
The Iowa Intensity Girls 16/17U team is one that is made up of three age groups (Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors). They have a number of different types of players that can help them in several different ways become successful on the…
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Continue ReadingThe Iowa Intensity Girls 16/17U team is one that is made up of three age groups (Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors). They have a number of different types of players that can help them in several different ways become successful on the court. They play with pace, consistency, and most importantly-Intensity! They will only be at a limited number of tournaments this spring/summer season so make sure to check them out while you still can.
Schedule
April 29-30: Battle In The Burg – Williamsburg, Iowa
June 3-4: G. O. A. T. – Des Moines, Iowa
June 24-25: Summer Prep Shootout – Ames, Iowa
July 7-10: Nike TOC – Chicago, Illinois
July 23-25: Summer Finale – Des Moines, Iowa
Roster
Emie Tuhn Emie Tuhn CG Baxter | 2025 IA
Emie Tuhn Emie Tuhn CG Baxter | 2025 IA
Quick and well rounded guard. When looking at this roster id say she will be bringing up the ball for this team a majority of the time. Good at creating for others. Knock down shooter about 40% of the time. Rebounds well. Mentally tough when it comes to handling pressure. Can go get a team a bucket when they need one in a number of ways. Really nice overall play-style.
Kayla Heck
Kayla Heck
Will give this group more of a combo presence inside the lane. Fundamental by the hoop with a good ability of rebounding on both sides of the floor. Can spread the floor but does much better when all the action is going toward the hoop for herself on offense. Balanced and strategic defender who can get a stop on a guard or a forward for her team, depending on the situation.
Lengthy and athletic combo guard. Great size and skill for her age with the ability to finish through contact. Consistent three level scorer. Type of player who can change the outcome of a game solely based on her performance alone. Unselfish distributor with better than average vision. Fundamental handle. A player who right now could play the 1-5 position, depending on the competition.
Highlights
Claire Erselius
Claire Erselius
Shooter. A very capable shooter who can make it rain in a hurry. Fundamental hands, footwork, and shooting stroke when setting up for a shot from behind the arc. Have a feeling that over the next season or two, she is going to show that she can do more then just shoot to help her team become successful. One of the only freshman to make this team and she will show why is spring/summer.
Kate Harthoorn
Kate Harthoorn
Overall well rounded player in most facets of the game. Accurate shooter from deep who makes sure she always has an open look before letting it fly. Can rebound, pass, and defend as well as the next player. A lot of promise overall for her age. If she keeps fine-tuning her ability, when she gets a little older she is going to be problem for defenses across the state of Iowa.
Peyton Sanders
Peyton Sanders
A player who is going to come in and compete. Hustle player who bring a positive energy to the floor and can give her team a boost when they need it the most. Does a little bit of everything wether it has to do with offense or defense. Type of competitor that knows exactly what her coach is asking of her in big moments.
Olivia Renee
Olivia Renee
Unselfish combo guard. Can step back and let it go from deep or put it on the floor to beat her opponent off of the dribble. Good assisting her teammates once she breaks down her defender in front of her. Quick release on her jumper. One of the first to dive for a loose ball after a tip/deflection.
Reese Dieleman
Reese Dieleman
The force in the middle of this team. Player who excels in the paint near the hoop. Fundamental footwork, the ability to go over their shoulder with either hand to score, and fantastic at rebounding off of the glass. Is going to be the player for this team to get them a physical bucket. Could averaged 15 & 10 this spring/summer AAU season for the Intensity.
Aubree Arthur
Aubree Arthur
Another player that is really good inside 15 ft. Has a dominant presence in the lane that helps on both sides of the floor. Rim protector who does good job of blocking shots when her teammates get beat off of the dribble. Overall another player this team will excel with when you pair her up with a player like Reese Dieleman inside the lane. Works really well off of the ball.