16U Buckeye Breakdown All-Tournament Team!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">1st Team:</mark></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#21 Kyleigh Stakelin, 2027, Richmond Heat 2026:</strong> Stakelin is a problem from deep!  Nice job getting her feet set and taking the charge!  She takes over the game with her ability to score both in the paint, and from outside. Handles the ball with care! Kyleigh can do it all! <em> (Featured Photo, below with ball)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":905731,"width":"329px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_0308.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-905731" style="width:329px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#0 Kennedy Stamper, 2027, [program_tooltip program_id='713922' first='United' last='Family 3SSB'] 2026:</strong> Stamper's stop on the dime, never knowing if she will pass or shoot, tight handles, and her pestering defensive is just a sight to see! Unreal guard, who plays with high level intensity!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":905802,"width":"318px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_0592.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-905802" style="width:318px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#0 Kaylee McElroy, 2027, Kentuckiana Hoops 2026- Wathen:</strong> Shooters shoot! Picture perfect from 3 point land! McElroy has got some skills, fantastic floaters in the paint, all net!  And her defense is just as tough! Light feet, so active! She plays with grit and confidence! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":905801,"width":"318px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2083.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-905801" style="width:318px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#11 Avelina Wagner, [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] PHX Evans 2026:</strong> Wagner has jets on her feet! Her passes- you better be ready to catch them, otherwise your head is gonna get knocked off!&nbsp; Quick first step- and once she drives to the basket, she's not going to be stopped!&nbsp;<em>(Below with ball)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":905819,"width":"320px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_1941.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-905819" style="width:320px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#5 [player_tooltip player_id='878650' first='Emmie' last='Sears'], [program_tooltip program_id='712480' first='Dayton' last='Metro'] 2026 Fields</strong>: Sears makes great decisions! Runs the floor well, and her length is a problem for opponents! I love her activity on the boards, strong defender in the paint, and she's a bucket! Emmie has a high ceiling! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":905803,"width":"317px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_0315.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-905803" style="width:317px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 [player_tooltip player_id='537542' first='Jeniya' last='Bowers'], [program_tooltip program_id='713922' first='United' last='Family 3SSB'] 2026:&nbsp;</strong> This kid just keeps rising! The cream rises to the top!&nbsp; Lethal shooter.&nbsp; Love her D. But her passes, my goodness!&nbsp; And how she can make buckets going 100 mph with pressure.&nbsp; Special. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":905820,"width":"320px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_0618.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-905820" style="width:320px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">2nd Team:</mark></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 Kenlee Fairall, [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] PHX Evans 2026: </strong> I love her quickness, and it shows on both ends of the basket! Comfortable shooting from mid-range to deep, and does a great job finding pockets inside the lane. And oh my can she put zip on her passes! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":905804,"width":"324px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_0714.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-905804" style="width:324px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#15 Kennedy Lane, 2026, Kentuckiana Hoops 2026- Ewing:</strong> Lane has very reliable hands, and finishes strong on transition!  She can knock them down buckets from deep! And I love how she keeps playing hard, regardless of the score- she takes 1 possession at a time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":905805,"width":"326px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_0136.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-905805" style="width:326px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#15 Leah Howard, 2027, Richmond Heat 2026:</strong> Very athletic, scrappy, and tough to defend! Times her blocks so well!  Leah takes care of business in the paint! Pretty spin moves and finish, kissing the ball off the backboard for two! Great hustle! <em>(Below in pink)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":905806,"width":"325px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_0259.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-905806" style="width:325px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#8 Calia Jones, 2027, Kentuckiana Hoops 2026- Wathen:</strong> Jones plays with a lot of adrenaline! Great job picking off passes!  Tough from outside, nothing but nylon! Very quick, athletic, she's a lot to guard and contain, hurts you with her outside shooting and drives to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":905809,"width":"328px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2119.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-905809" style="width:328px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#34 [player_tooltip player_id='1247583' first='Elle' last='Mortimer'], 2027, [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] PHX Evans 2026: </strong>Boards all day long!&nbsp; When she comes around a pick with hands ready to catch and shoot- it's nearly impossible to stop!&nbsp; I like her footwork, how she defends the inside.&nbsp; She feels where her defender is playing her, and spins opposite, leaving herself open for buckets all day long!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":905822,"width":"328px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_0633.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-905822" style="width:328px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#21 Allison Demassimo, [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] Silver 2026:</strong> Nice job protecting the ball while going to the basket with authority!&nbsp; And-1! She fills the lanes so well on transition!&nbsp; Reliable hands .</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":905823,"width":"204px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_9335-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-905823" style="width:204px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">3rd Team: </mark></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#5 [player_tooltip player_id='1229423' first='Kyeona' last='Myers']-Howell, 2026, [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] PHX Jones 2026:</strong> Kyeona has wheels!  She battles inside, will grab boards, and will go coast to coast with the rock and finish! She flat out wants the ball, wants to make plays happen.  But what really stands out is her determination! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":905811,"width":"346px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_0319.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-905811" style="width:346px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#30 Peyton Gross, Grit Basketball 2026:</strong>  I see you Peyton!   Strong body, has great control of the basketball, and has the ability to play multiple positions. Overall handles the ball well, has range, and plays under control. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":905812,"width":"346px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_2022.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-905812" style="width:346px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#2 Trinity Lazzara, [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] NL Kuns 2026:</strong>  I really like her handles, and how she can go through multiple defenders. She can float the basketball with a soft touch, and runs the offense well. I like her decisions on fast break situations! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":905813,"width":"349px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_0224.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-905813" style="width:349px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#8 [player_tooltip player_id='861152' first='Bree' last='Regan'], [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] Silver 2026: </strong>Pretty left hand move- uses the glass well!  Bree is tough, and is not phased by high defensive pressure while taking the ball to the basket. Plays with poise, finds her teammates for open looks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":905821,"width":"347px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_1887.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-905821" style="width:347px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='877164' first='Lana' last='Srbinovski'], [program_tooltip program_id='712480' first='Dayton' last='Metro'] 2026 Fields:</strong> Length, rebounder, and the probability of her shots going in- anywhere around the paint is high! Great job cutting off the pass- hands are ready to deflect and pick off passes!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":905824,"width":"222px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/IMG_9281-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-905824" style="width:222px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->