Victory Region Finals- Saturday 16U PGs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have reached the PGH Victory Region Finals in Indianapolis and over the next few days, I will look at some of the 16U players who stood out in the games I witnessed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First up, a look at some of the point guards from Saturday in the pool play and bracket games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dymon Purcell- Overtime Performance Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":689518,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImageXv7lpJ-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1688258730.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-689518" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quick and active with the ball, high motor and energy. Can use her first step to get by her defender. Shifty guard with handles and plays with a good head on her shoulders.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kailey Lothery - Rice Basketball Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":689537,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImagev1wIAO-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1688259289.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-689537" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Active on the defender, her hands can create turnovers with quickness. Good floor leader, able to distribute the ball to the right place. Smooth from the line.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='716680' first='Avery' last='Van Dellen']  - [program_tooltip program_id='713024' first='Michigan' last='Drive Premier'] </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":689539,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImageVzoBEc-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1688259393.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-689539" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can push the tempo and get the ball up the court in transition. Good court vision and a phenomenal leader. Has an outstanding shot and can finish well at the midrange.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mariah Overton  - Playmakers Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":689541,"width":808,"height":530,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImage5RPgoy-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1688259504.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-689541" width="808" height="530" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not only is she an outstanding floor leader and able to control the tempo, she also does an excellent job with a good perimeter shot.&nbsp; Good court vision and able to make the right pass. Plays with energy!!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Janaya Lenoir - Dayton Metro Williams</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":689544,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImagealcccM-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1688259605.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-689544" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wiry guard with a good wingspan and active hands, contributes at both ends of the floor, and plays with a high motor. Not afraid to play downhill and get to the rim with a nice first step and finish. Natural floor leader.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496082' first='Zoie' last='Bruner']- Showcase Red BSJL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plays with a lot of energy, anticipates the game well, and has active hands. In the passing lanes she can deflect and makes steals. Good handles and a strong outlet passer. Nice range and an outstanding player from the last time I saw her. <em>(feature photo above)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='716685' first='Landen' last='Smith'] - Big Nik Basketball </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":689546,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImagepc9UMf-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1688259714.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-689546" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Outstanding size and able to control the tempo of the game. Great court vision and distributes the ball. Good body control, can draw contact and finish at the rim.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='716476' first='Averi' last='Collins'] - [program_tooltip program_id='715924' first='Michigan' last='Anarchy']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":689548,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImageAll5du-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1688259808.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-689548" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smooth jumper, does an outstanding job as a floor general, fiery and spunky, and can create plays.&nbsp; She epitomizes what a great point guard is supposed to do, excellent floor work and solid&nbsp; decision making.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='633353' first='Libby' last='Maurer'] - [program_tooltip program_id='713450' first='REAL' last='']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":689551,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/tempImageKfVGyt-rotated-crop-2757x1811-1688259925.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-689551" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Could be a [program_tooltip program_id='713450' first='REAL' last=''] playmaker on the floor, she has a nose for the ball and defensively does a nice job on the ball. High energy guard with handles, good court vision and able to be a solid leader.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kendra  Bondurant - Premier Basketball Club</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not afraid to take it into the teeth of the defense, she has good handles and did a [program_tooltip program_id='713450' first='REAL' last='']ly nice job from the point position in the game I saw. Good range, can drop the three!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kate Donovan - Full Package Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She has great court vision and a very smart basketball IQ. Excellent on ball defender can create mistakes and capitalize for her team. Pinpoint passer.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->