River City Run: 17U Sunday Standouts
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Another day full of hoops at PGH’s River City Run, we saw a lot of quality competition and talented players in the gym. I could probably include 20 different players in this standout article, but since I’m limiting it to…
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Continue ReadingAnother day full of hoops at PGH’s River City Run, we saw a lot of quality competition and talented players in the gym. I could probably include 20 different players in this standout article, but since I’m limiting it to one player per team, here are my 17U Sunday standouts.
White is so tough to stop down low. She’s usually going to have the advantage when it comes to height, strength, and size. She can get rebounds all game long and she has great hands around the basket. She kept her hands ready to catch passes and she keeps the ball high. Excellent moves and finishes around the basket. Doesn’t give up on plays and keeps getting rebounds on misses. There’s a reason she’s been continuously racking up offers and I think she’s bound to have a huge high school season next year.
Barrett was exceptional on the offensive end of the floor. She scored in every possible way which continuously made it extremely hard for the defense to get stops. She handles the ball well, handles contact well, and can make plays for her teammates. She can pull-up off the dribble or get all the way to the rim. She can knock down outside shots with a player running at her. Got stops defensively as well. Just really solid all-around.
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Nyla Simms
Nyla Simms
Simms is a versatile athlete. Constantly got into the passing lanes to come up with steals but also saw her consistently ready to step over and help when her teammates got beat. Times her blocks well. Offensively, did good stuff inside and out. Moves well without the ball. Can post when she has a mismatch. Can drive and create.
Keziah Bradley Keziah Bradley 5'6" | PG Butler Traditional | 2024 State KY
Keziah Bradley Keziah Bradley 5'6" | PG Butler Traditional | 2024 State KY
Bradley is a crafty floor general who can create for herself or her teammates. Makes good passes, sees the floor, handles pressure, keeps the ball low when she’s handling it. She also makes strong drives to the rim and can finish with contact. She was controlling the tempo from the point and was vocal when she didn’t have the ball in her hands. When she made hard cuts, defense struggled to defend.
Imari Robinson
Imari Robinson
Versatile player who can play on or off the ball. Was making great drives to get into the paint. Deceiving shot blocker – can be a few steps away from the player she’s guarding and still come up with the block using her length. Disruptive on all fronts defensively. Crafty moves around the basket. Doesn’t shy away from contact.
Johnson is very poised and plays absolutely fearless. Had heard a lot of positive things about her game going into the tournament and definitely agree with all that I heard. Makes strong drives to the hoop and uses her length to score in creative ways. Excellent shot and can knock them down with good range. Smooth ball handling skills. Solid rebounder as well.
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A’niya Haskins
A’niya Haskins
Haskins really makes the offense go. She’s very crafty with the ball and her handles along with her quickness make it difficult for the defense to stay in front. Was knocking down 3’s and midrange jumpers off of the dribble along with getting to the rim. Made great passes in transition. Kept head up and saw the floor.
Just a solid player overall. Applies a lot of pressure defensively and constantly ready to step over to help if teammates get beat. Crashes the boards strong and can score at all 3 levels. Can get her shot off quickly and with deep range. Really strong mid-range game and makes solid passes. Also moves very well without the ball.
Haleigh Martin Haleigh Martin 5'7" | CG Thomas Nelson | 2024 State KY
Haleigh Martin Haleigh Martin 5'7" | CG Thomas Nelson | 2024 State KY
Martin was moving all over the court. Very high energy player who’s effort didn’t go unnoticed. She works to get open and can knock down outside shots with her quick release. She also made quick drives to the rim and has a good floater. Solid ball handling skills and passes.