Crosby, Gilbert lead 17U Dynasty Region Finals Second Team
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The Houston Lady Nets won a terrific battle to capture the 17U Dynasty Region Championship this past night over a very physical B2B Kansas Bluejays squad. Both landed two players on the tournament first team. Take a look at second…
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Continue ReadingThe Houston Lady Nets won a terrific battle to capture the 17U Dynasty Region Championship this past night over a very physical B2B Kansas Bluejays squad. Both landed two players on the tournament first team. Take a look at second team selections
DaNae Crosby DaNae Crosby 5'6" | PG Braswell | 2024 State TX , 5’5″, SG, Team Stay Ready , Braswell (TX), 2024 – Strongly built and athletic Crosby owns a smooth quick jumper off the catch. She has consistent speed transitioning each way and is always looking for the ball. With it, finishing through contact on each side of the rim with either hand is not uncommon. Nor is her racking up another traditional three point play.
Heaven Gilbert Heaven Gilbert 5'10" | PF Wichita Heights | 2025 State KS , 6’0″, C/PF, Wichita Heights (KS), B2B Kansas Bluejays , 2025 – Yes she did throw an opposing big out of bounds while competing for a rebound. No she did not realize she did it nor was doing so intentional. Gilbert is strong, competitive, and is good size and mobility. She has good transition speed and terrific hands. She has a really good mid-range game that is fun to watch.
Savannah Ketchum Savannah Ketchum 6'1" | C Bergman | 2024 State AR , 6’2″, C, Valley Springs (AR), JSquad, 2026 – With good length and strength Ketchum stood out with a really good, small, old school skill – using her body to protect the ball on scoring attempts around the hoop. Doing so enables her to pitch a tent at the free throw line at times. Definitely my first person out in terms of setting an event first team.
Eileen Sanders Eileen Sanders 5'5" | PG Brennan | 2025 TX , 5’5″, PG, Brennan (TX), Lady Arnold Elite , 2025 – Among the little skills I like to see from ball handlers is the ability to use their off arm to protect the dribble. And since she has quick hands, defenders have some real difficulty getting to the ball even in traffic.
Kennedy Simpson Kennedy Simpson 5'6" | CG Summer Creek | 2026 State TX , 5’9″, Summer Creek (TX) Houston Lady Nets , 2026 – Simpson is just stupid fast with the ball. An athletic finisher, she is also a very consistent mid-range and perimeter shooter.