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<p>Here are some of the post players who stood out to me throughout the weekend in the 16U age group in the Victory Region Finals.</p>
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<p><strong>Lily Berenzweig - Rice Basketball Academy</strong></p>
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<p>Has good moves and footwork around the rim. Stays with the play, rebounds well. A quick catch-and-score player in the paint. Heady player</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='828063' first='Elysia' last='Laub'] - [program_tooltip program_id='715993' first='NWI' last='Select']</strong></p>
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<p>Strong physical kid underneath who won't get pushed around. Holds her position well. Moves up the floor nicely and defensively is able to step out and defend different positions. Also can knock down the 3.</p>
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<p><strong>Emajah Wright - Playmakers Elite</strong></p>
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<p>Not only does she do a nice job in the paint, but she's able to step out and play the 3/4 as needed. Defensively she has an excellent job with pressure and runs the floor well in transition. </p>
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<p><strong>Madison Coffee - Dayton Metro Williams</strong></p>
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<p>Consistent post player able to play with her back to the basket or can step out and score from midrange. Very strong, physical kid able to play through contact. Saw her earlier in the season was very impressed, she also is a very serious three point threat. </p>
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<p><strong>Charlotte Minor - Michigan Anarchy</strong></p>
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<p>Plays strong down low and does a nice job establishing position. Can complete physically and defensively does a nice job protecting the rim. Communicates well. </p>
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<p><strong>Da'Shai Shepherd - Premier Basketball Club </strong></p>
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<p>Came right out of the gate with this powerful move downhill to the rim for a score to set the tone. Also an incredibly strong physical rebounder, who won't back down to any defender. Her stock continues to rise!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='470141' first='Leah' last='Spychala'] - [program_tooltip program_id='712517' first='Full' last='Package'] Black </strong></p>
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<p>Very aggressive post who can anticipate and read things advance and push the ball in transition. Love her game! Can drop the 15 footer, and step out to the three she was all over the place </p>
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<p><strong>Ellie Mjaames - [program_tooltip program_id='712555' first='Illinois' last='Elite']</strong></p>
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<p>Love her work ethic and how hard she works on the boards. Does a good job with the pick and roll, can move well in the paint. Solid defensive player and can body up with a physical player. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='692242' first='Emerson' last='Vlcan'] - [program_tooltip program_id='714253' first='Indiana' last='Red Storm']</strong></p>
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<p>Long and lanky raw post who can move around in the paint well, catches and a soft touch to the rim. Nice free throw shooter which benefits her game. A shot blocker with her length. </p>
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Here are some of the post players who stood out to me throughout the weekend in the 16U age group in the Victory Region Finals.
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