PGH Victory Region Recap- 17U Standouts Part 3

Jim Dabbelt August 8, 2023 @ 05:32 PM

Wrapping up the 17U players who I got to see on the circuit this season are these six players who I thought shined in the games I got to see. Reminder, I split all the age groups over the several weeks so I could see as many different teams as I could this year.   Tomorrow starts the 16U players who caught my attention this spring.   Aisley Shields, SR Elite   Really like the way she can get herself open by popping off the screens and knocks down the shot off the catch-and-shoot. Her range is smooth and can penetrate in and connect from the midrange. She is a playmaker and a guard with the "it" factor to be a solid leader.   [player_tooltip player_id='352110' first='Ariella' last='Henigan'], [program_tooltip program_id='712679' first='Midwest' last='Elite EYBL']   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/Ariella-Henigan11.jpg?w=704" alt="" class="wp-image-658757" /></figure>   Extremely athletic and an aggressive defender with active and quick hands, can force mistakes and will capitalize on them. Reads the play well with good instincts for the game. Smart, heady player good court awareness and a solid basketball IQ.   [player_tooltip player_id='366819' first='Katie' last='Kaufman'], [program_tooltip program_id='716231' first='Team' last='419']   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/Katie-Kaufman1.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-658817" /></figure>   This young lady has worked very hard to become a formidable D2 recruit and has verballed to Malone. I love her length and her ability to utilize her wingspan to defend multiple positions, along with control the passing lanes. Always thinking ahead of the play, she has good handles and can push transition with ease.   [player_tooltip player_id='644095' first='Lorena' last='Awou'], Midwest Elite NIKE   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/Lorena-Awou1.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-658836" /></figure>   I almost missed her play, but fortunately a friend in the building led me to her. What a great athlete! She has several major D1 offers at the time of her tournament and displays excellent footwork in the paint. She is a bigtime prospect with strong moves to the rim. She can be special.   [player_tooltip player_id='329504' first='Grace' last='Knowlton'], [program_tooltip program_id='714862' first='Team' last='Ohio'] Tuck   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/tempImageTRZ3cJ-rotated.jpg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-652862" /></figure>   It was the first time I had seen her play this year and she made a solid impact on me. She learned a lot playing for the longest active tenured club coach in Ohio, Tuck Conner. She is a play maker and has all the tools. Great handles, distributes and is shifty. Multi-dimensional and can get to the rim and score.   [player_tooltip player_id='316728' first='Morgan' last='Lyons'], [program_tooltip program_id='714862' first='Team' last='Ohio'] Tuck   She is an outstanding shooter, and there aren't many better. She has range from anywhere outside the arc, and has developed other parts of her game to become more of a steady offensive threat. Loves to put pressure on the ball, can turn it over and create scoring opportunities for her team. Smart, heady player with a good basketball IQ.

Wrapping up the 17U players who I got to see on the circuit this season are these six players who I thought shined in the games I got to see. Reminder, I split all the age groups over the several weeks so I could see as many different teams as I could this year.