Class of 2024 AAU All-Tournament Teams

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After a full season of AAU basketball, we have been updating player profiles, evaluating rankings, and continuing to build our database of girls basketball players in South Dakota. After watching a ton of games this summer and attending combines in which hundreds of prospects attended and showed off their skills, here are my all-tournament teams (first through third) for AAU events in the spring/summer of 2023 for the Class of 2024. Teams will consist of a starting five as well as three depth players that would round out one of the most talented lineups in the Midwest. Take a look at where these prospects fall and imagine these groups competing on the court together!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1st Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1st Five</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PG - [player_tooltip player_id='181885' first='Emilee' last='Fox'] - Mount Vernon/Plankinton - 5'8"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>High IQ, stellar stepback, creates space, elite vision, scoring point guard, intense perimeter defense, operates the transition game smoothly</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>SG - [player_tooltip player_id='182129' first='Mahli' last='Abdouch'] - Sioux Falls O'Gorman - 5'7"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>great movement in a motion offense, elite shooter, mid-range and three-point consistency, quick hands defensively, solid ball handling skills with a high basketball IQ, downhill attack mentality</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CG - [player_tooltip player_id='218149' first='Katie' last='Vasecka'] - Tea - 6'2" G/F</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>scorer on all levels, impressive elevate-and-shoot game, mismatch nightmare, superb athleticism, shot-blocking ability, versatile defender, solid perimeter rebounder, diverse scoring ability</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>F - [player_tooltip player_id='201446' first='Caylin' last='Kelly'] - Florence-Henry - 6'0"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>solid back-to-the-basket game, elite finishing ability, downhill attack mentality, aggressive and fundamentally sound defender, great rebounder</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>C - [player_tooltip player_id='188222' first='Jaidyn' last='Dunn'] - Sioux Falls Jefferson - 6'1"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>inside finishing ability, solid rebounder on both ends, elite shot-blocking ability, changes the game on both ends in the paint, rare mix of size and athleticism</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Depth - </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensive Specialist - [player_tooltip player_id='181914' first='Claire' last='Sheppard'] - Flandreau - 6'1"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>elite defender who can shut down opponents' best player, great rebounder, diverse scorer who can score inside and out, versatile defender who can guard nearly every position, leadership abilities</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Three and D - [player_tooltip player_id='182474' first='Skyler' last='Volmer'] - Lyman - 5'9"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>diverse scorer who can knock down shots and get to the rim, impressive length which allows her to get her shot off and finish at the rim, great defender who uses her length to contain the ball</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paint Presence - [player_tooltip player_id='391801' first='Carli' last='Kuyper'] - Lennox - 6'3"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>can dominate the block and finishes well inside with a variety of moves, solid rebounder on both ends, can step out and knock down the 3, good shot-blocking instincts</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2nd Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1st Five</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PG - [player_tooltip player_id='218151' first='Hannah' last='Leverson'] - Sisseton - 5'4"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>impressive vision and solid handles, high IQ and great decision-making, deadly shooter from beyond the arc, operates the offense smoothly and brings organization</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>SG - [player_tooltip player_id='182472' first='Lily' last='Klein'] - Flandreau - 5'9"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>smart player who gets it done on both ends, scorer from all levels, intense defender and a competitive mindset, great teammate, able to knock down the open shot and create off the dribble</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CG - [player_tooltip player_id='241312' first='Sawyer' last='Stoebner'] - Mitchell - 5'10"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>aggressive downhill mentality can dominate the game in the paint off post-ups or drives, intense defender who makes it tough on opponents, versatile player who can defend and play nearly any position, impressive physical attributes</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>F - [player_tooltip player_id='242473' first='Mara' last='Grant'] - Tea - 5'10"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>elite rebounder, great finisher in the paint, solid mid-range shooting game, physical defender who can change the game in the paint, rare mix of physicality and athleticism</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>C - [player_tooltip player_id='278364' first='Maggie' last='Taylor'] - Hill City - 6'3"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>elite shot blocker, great rebounder, solid finisher in the paint, ability to score inside and out, runs the middle of the floor well in transition, changes the game defensively in the paint</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Depth - </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensive Specialist - [player_tooltip player_id='182473' first='Taylor' last='Watson'] - Florence-Henry - 5'8"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>able to guard other teams' best player, great ball handling and passing skills, downhill attack mode on offense and finishes well at the rim, great hands defensively and anticipates well to force turnovers</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Three and D - [player_tooltip player_id='182475' first='Courtney' last='Sees'] - Avon - 5'5"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>very consistent perimeter shooter who can put up points in bunches, solid perimeter defender who can pressure the ball while keeping her girl in front, point guard capabilities with great ball handling and passing abilities</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paint Presence - [player_tooltip player_id='375561' first='Abby' last='Aslesen'] - Howard - 5'11"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>versatile player with impressive athleticism, solid finisher in the paint, great shot-blocker, versatile defender who uses her length and athleticism to shut down opponents, high IQ player with a fundamentally sound skillset</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3rd Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1st Five</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PG - [player_tooltip player_id='375354' first='Allie' last='Kohn'] - Lemmon - 5'7"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>smooth left-handed jump shot and immense range, great passer in transition, solid handles and ability to create for herself and others, long athletic defender</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>SG - [player_tooltip player_id='342168' first='Lauren' last='Grinde'] - Tri-Valley - 5'7"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>lefty guard with a quick first step to the basket, euro step and combo moves to easily finish past defenders, consistent three-point shot, transition speed and high-quality decision-making</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CG - [player_tooltip player_id='432146' first='Megan' last='Reiner'] - Tripp-Delmont/Armour - 5'10"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>old school jumper with the ability to elevate over the defense, impressive length and foot speed makes her a valuable asset defensively, high IQ player with tons of varsity playing experience</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>F - [player_tooltip player_id='236331' first='Ryann' last='Barry'] - Pierre - 5'9"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>great physical traits with a rare mix of physicality and quickness, solid rebounder on both ends, tight handles and a ball secure low turnover player, matchup nightmare who can play inside-out basketball</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>C - [player_tooltip player_id='470686' first='Reese' last='Terwilliger'] - Pierre - 5'11"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>physical post presence, fantastic rebounder who works hard on both ends to get her team possessions, physical screener who moves well on offense to create gaps for her teammates, one of the most impressive back-to-the-basket games in the state</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Depth - </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensive Specialist - [player_tooltip player_id='236332' first='Abigail' last='Flanagan'] - Harrisburg - 5'11"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>perimeter player with a great mix of length and speed, a versatile defender who can guard multiple spots, solid perimeter rebounder, effective motion offense player with a high IQ</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Three and D - [player_tooltip player_id='201434' first='Jordyn' last='Williams'] - Garretson - 5'8"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>solid three-point shooter who finds her spots to score well, nice floater off the attack to the middle of the paint, long and fast defender who can lock down talented perimeter players</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paint Presence - [player_tooltip player_id='188218' first='Aweng' last='Akoi'] - Sioux Falls O'Gorman - 6'2"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>shot-blocking instincts and ability make her an elite rim protector, solid rebounding presence on both ends, solid post up game with a high tough to stop hook shot, runs the floor well and finishes in transition</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->