2k23 Saturday AM Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's the final event of the 2023 PGH Circuit season here in Chicago as the 2k23 is being held at the [program_tooltip program_id='716186' first='M14' last='Hoops'] Training Academy. I will have a look at some of the 16U and 14U players I saw this weekend, starting with several 16U players during the morning games today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Selena Titus - Big Nik 2025</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":723507,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImageXIs3ZU-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1690070127.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-723507" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I love this kids swag and the way she can carries herself well on the court.  Slick handles, does a lot with the ball. She is a playmaker from the PG spot. Can knock down the perimeter shot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Landen Smith - Big Nik 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":723509,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImagefJsx4e-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1690070246.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-723509" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very aggressive to the ball, plays the paint well.&nbsp; Can finish in transition and used her athletic frame to create mistakes. Uses her frame well to protect the rim.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kylie Cole - [program_tooltip program_id='712692' first='Missouri' last='Flight'] 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":723512,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImageW3z54d-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1690070370.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-723512" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great slasher to the rim, able to catch and score on the move. Can back down her defender and finish well. Definitely a player who I expect to have a solid season during her upcoming high school season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Angelina Duch - Big Nik 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She has a tall physical frame, can take the ball and push the ball in transition with a good lead pass. Good vision. Can finish well at the rim under pressure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='460874' first='Mattie' last='Zingg'] - [program_tooltip program_id='712692' first='Missouri' last='Flight'] 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":723515,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImageMCKMqr-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1690070533.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-723515" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the game progressed I was more impressed with her game. She can guard multiple positions and has good length. Able to put the ball on the floor and get to the rim.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Olivia Johnson - [program_tooltip program_id='715845' first='Mavericks' last='Basketball Center'] 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":723517,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImagePAnU4g-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1690070654.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-723517" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good perimeter shooter, good form and nice stroke from the midrange. Runs the floor well, has good handles and can distribute the ball. Nice soft touch at the rim.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='460567' first='Samantha' last='Colvin'] - [program_tooltip program_id='715845' first='Mavericks' last='Basketball Center'] 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":723519,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImage9UcaYc-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1690070792.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-723519" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good footwork and fundamentally sound.  It was told to me they run the offense in high school  through the post with her and she is a great passer. Good catch and shoot player. <em>(feature photo above)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Emma Hoffman - [program_tooltip program_id='715845' first='Mavericks' last='Basketball Center'] 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":723521,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImageJkN9Ka-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1690070897.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-723521" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not only can she score from the perimeter, she also can play downhill well and finish strong at the rim. She does the little things well for her team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->