PGH Exclusive- Saturday AM Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are in Chicago this weekend and I will be covering the 17U age group all weekend. Here are some of the players I liked on Saturday morning. Several others will be included in future articles tomorrow and not included in this story. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hannah Holms, 6-1 [program_tooltip program_id='716173' first='Always' last='100'] United 17U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":641073,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/1716BA87-353B-4839-837D-F76DC9A2D08F.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-641073" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Excellent offensive rebounder, can get position and can finish at the rim. A smart player knows where to be to be able to get the rebound and can finish through contact. Plays her best basketball close to the rim. Is able to step out and create a play. Hard working defender who looks to help her team create on the other end of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alyssa Quinones, 5-2 [program_tooltip program_id='715993' first='NWI' last='Select']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":641076,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/619FA743-40DC-473D-A4FF-4D5BEBAB9915-1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-641076" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I like her court vision, able to thread the pass in the paint to a moving teammate. Solid point guard who displayed good work ethic and is able to create for herself or her team. Has good handles and can run the floor well. Defensively she displayed grit and her on-ball defense was solid, with active hands and used the sidelines well as a defender with the trap. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Madelyn Mielczarek, 5-8 [program_tooltip program_id='715993' first='NWI' last='Select']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":641077,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/124F4559-4B9A-4063-BC4E-9362B517CBBF.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-641077" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good perimeter jump shot, moves well, and gets into position. Can anticipate well on the defensive end, has some length to be able to alter the passing lanes. Good mechanics and maintains composure and focus in a close game. Has good handles and can push tempo. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Madinique Shibata, 5-7 Team G 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very frustrating defensive player when she puts pressure on the ball, she forces turnovers. Love her intensity, she's always on the floor and around the ball. High energy and plays with a high motor. Her electric quickness is a game changer!!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aleeziah Anderson, 5-7 Lifeline Elite Sports</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Incredible athlete and great control of her body as she can get to the rim. Super aggressive on defense and can turn mistakes into points. Was the highlight of her team in the game I saw, I really liked how she approaches the game. Plays with a lot of intensity and can score on anyone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Danica Shamion, 5-6 Great Northern Elite 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good quickness anticipates on defense, can make the steal. Love her swag and effort, always gives 100% and pushes!&nbsp; A smart player with a solid basketball IQ, she helped lead her team to a big victory in their first game. She has a good future ahead of her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->