Buckeye Breakdown- Saturday PM Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I covered the 17U division all day today, and here are some of the players who I was impressed with in the gym this afternoon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='366820' first='Claire' last='Foust'], [program_tooltip program_id='716231' first='Team' last='419']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really like her footwork in the paint, can get set and score from the mid range on in. Moves well with an athletic frame. Solid defender, and a good rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='216011' first='Jordyn' last='Smoot'], Premier Basketball</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anticipates the game well, and runs the floor in transition. As good news, the basket can score from mid range to the rim, and can step out behind the arc. Can play physical and it doesn't bother her game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='527858' first='Reese' last='Rable'], [program_tooltip program_id='716231' first='Team' last='419']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Solid demeanor, and a good court awareness, she's able to knock down the long perimeter shot and is a good leader with the ball. Gets to her position and a solid passer with great court vision.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='448027' first='Jamie' last='Custer'], [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] PHX Abner</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does a nice job changing directions, and also changes hands with the basketball. Good footwork and can maneuver to the basket and play through contact. She's a heady player with good court awareness and a strong passion for the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='280100' first='Payton' last='Johnson'], [program_tooltip program_id='712480' first='Dayton' last='Metro']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She does it all, she is very hardnosed and has a great work ethic, doing whatever it takes for her team to win. Gritty and plays with heart and hustle. Payton shoots the ball well and defends on-ball. <em>(featured photo above)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='735138' first='Annslee' last='White'], [program_tooltip program_id='712480' first='Dayton' last='Metro']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She can body up with her opponent, defensively pressure to force mistakes. She's long and athletic moves pretty well, and really gives a lot of effort. Her best game is mid range into the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='669105' first='Asiyah' last='Jihad'], Michigan Playmakers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and athletic, and can crash the boards. Does a nice job on the offensive rebounds. Can defend multiple positions, moves well and is a smart player looking to make the right play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->