Way To Win – FOH – NIKE TOC Chicago observations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These two teams from Washington met in the 17U diamond division championship game. It was Way To Win Gold coming back home with the title in a close 55-50 win over FOH Blue Seattle. Here's what I saw. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Way To Win Gold Basketball 17U </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["594131"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Mia was the best player on the floor. She is a stock rising guard who plays the point and two guard. She is an exceptional ball handling guard with great floor vision. She has a beautiful looking shot, especially from the free throw line. It is textbook. She gets downhill under control and finishes strong. She can get her own off the dribble with step backs and cross overs. She just always looks like she is doing the right thing and she does it at an elite level. She is a top 5 guard in the state of Washington.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["283431"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Nisa was a big factor in the championship game. She had a lot of points in the paint. She is strong and rebounds well. She got some offensive rebounds and put backs. She is great at getting it done in the paint without hesitation. She takes it straight to the basket. She showed a nice touch from mid-range. Tough to stop when she gets it deep in the paint.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["398493"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Sofia is always going to show up, whether it be points, rebounds, defense, she is a factor in some way. A two guard who can handle it well enough to play the point. She has a great feel for the game. She and [player_tooltip player_id='594131' first='Mia' last='Broom'] make for a great backcourt, which was one of the biggest factors in the tournament title run. I must have jinxed her when I said she doesn't miss free throws, she missed a couple but she has great shot mechanics. She does the most damage getting to the basket and drawing fouls, and in the mid-range. She can shoot it from three but likes to get downhill.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["290580"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Jazmyn provided toughness and rebounding. She knows how to establish position in the post. She doesn't force what is not there. She will kick it back out to the perimeter. She does get to the basket with her strength and can finish with either hand. She had a nice lefty finish off of a strong move in the post. A smart player who knows her role and plays it well. She is a double double player during the high school season. She does what is needed for a Way To Win. rn","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64adde01c4cc2"} /--> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">FOH Seattle Blue 17U </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["359609"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"I was most impressed with her in the title game. She is a versatile player with great skills and length. She can get to the basket off the dribble and did so, going between the legs and scoring off the dribble at the rim. Her footwork is excellent. She has a quick release from the perimeter. She can run the floor,defends multiple positions, and scores effectively on all levels. Stock riser.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["327838"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Part of of the trio of Woodinville players for TOH. [player_tooltip player_id='580531' first='Jazlyn' last='Wilkerson'] is the 3rd-she's a shooter. Jacey is a talented player who scores well in the post with good footwork and the ability to use either hand effectively. She has great length and bothers and blocks shots. She showed the ability to put it on the floor and get to the basket. She has three point range with good shot mechanics. While Way to Win has the backcourt duo I mentioned, Eggers and [player_tooltip player_id='359609' first='Lyla' last='Kahrimanovic'] are the frontcourt version for TOH.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["318641"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Bella impressed with her quickness and shooting. It was no surprise in the shooting department. She got buckets in a big way last season from three. She has a smooth shot and shoots it with ease. She handles the ball well and did a good job of driving and kicking it out. Her free throws were flawless. I use free throws as a good gauge for shooters. Not one player I have listed here has failed that. Broom, Aluas, and Bella all have great shot mechanics. ","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["507605"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Dakota is a rare combination of size and skill. She can and does play on the perimeter. She is a grab and go type rebounder, she puts it on the floor and gets to the basket. She has excellent court vision and finds open teammates off the drive. She has a nice floater in the lane and is crafty around the hoop. She looks comfortable with the ball in her hands on the break. I see great potential here for growth and development into a big prospect. She is a high ceiling player with her length and skill level. ","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64adde01c4db2"} /-->