16U Buckeye Breakdown – Bright Highlight Players- Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#31 Sophia Hall, 2026,  [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] PHX Jones 2026:</strong> I love her length, and how she alters shots defensively. Soft touch around the rim and a shooting threat from outside. The amount of territory she covers is so valuable! Runs the floor well! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904270,"width":"280px","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_0338.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904270" style="width:280px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 Elizabeth Rohrbacher, 2026, [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] PHX Jones 2026: </strong> I love her spark! With Elizabeth's speed, handles, and court awareness, opponents better be ready for anything! Great job pushing the ball on transition! Love how she keeps the ball tight, quick cross over and pull up in the paint!  Tireless motor! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904271,"width":"274px","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/B1403401-2106-4DB5-A249-C2FD13C5446F_1_201_a.jpeg?w=689" alt="" class="wp-image-904271" style="width:274px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#14 [player_tooltip player_id='874992' first='Chloe' last=''] Crawford, 2026, [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] PHX Jones 2026:</strong> Love her pump fakes! These fundamentals create open looks at the basket, and she capitalizes! Finds paths to the basket- strong with the rock, and finds the open teammate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904266,"width":"265px","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/B4810C9E-7D1E-453D-9C31-1B98BD302DED_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904266" style="width:265px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 Ashlyn Kingsborough, [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] NL Kuns 2026:</strong>  Ashlyn for three in the corner!  She shows patience offensively, makes the extra pass. I like her transition game, makes the right choices. Solid defensively- active hands and feet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904260,"width":"269px","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/E5FF393F-A660-4F8D-920D-5523A05167D0_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904260" style="width:269px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#6 Mallory Jones, [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] NL Kuns 2026:</strong>  Mallory's on ball defense is very noticeable! She does not give much breathing room for opponents! I like her speed, and reaction time on both ends of the ball! <em>(Below on defense)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904258,"width":"265px","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/DA984876-9209-4042-BB0E-55FB1ADA608D_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904258" style="width:265px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#15 [player_tooltip player_id='861132' first='CirRye' last='White'], [program_tooltip program_id='713922' first='United' last='Family 3SSB'] 2026:</strong> White's court awareness is top notch! Takes excellent care of the ball, and she has many tricks up her sleeve to choose from when it comes to scoring! Better eat your Wheaties cereal hours before competing against this talent! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904272,"width":"276px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/2E6B5B5B-00AC-4108-BB8A-2003E962E16A_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904272" style="width:276px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#60 Cheyanne Brown, 2027, NWI Thunder 2026:</strong> Brown plays hard- I like her activity on the boards! She has size and strength which compliments her inside game, including protecting the paint defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 Reagan Wilkinson, [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] PHX Evans 2026:</strong> Wilkinson for 3! And knocking down another three with contact, but wasn't called! I love her hustle, willingness to go after loose balls, and how she plays with poise. <em>(Below, coming up with loose ball)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904513,"width":"283px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/318CF383-0F18-4460-8E47-5667DD71DD1F_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904513" style="width:283px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#32 Riley Wilkinson, [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] PHX Evans 2026: </strong>Riley showing her shooting skills from deep, just like sister Reagan! Great job finding the cutters and making the extra pass- places her passes in the perfect location for teammates.  Unselfish baller! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904276,"width":"288px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/05/064D45A1-9A70-42B8-8AEE-5C0EECC9E99E_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904276" style="width:288px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#4 [player_tooltip player_id='852926' first='Reese' last='Bedingfield'], [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] Silver 2026:</strong> I love the confidence Reese shows! Keep feeding her the ball! She is active down low, establishes position on the block, and goes to work! Knows how to get to the line and connect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904506,"width":"287px","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/C5A027DA-9892-4F33-AB9D-A97D36C09D1E_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904506" style="width:287px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#22 [player_tooltip player_id='539710' first='Ava' last='Maibach'], [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] Silver 2026:</strong> Gotta get a body on Ava when shots go up!  She is fast, fit as a fiddle, and finds ways to get the ball back in her hands for a second chances to score. Feisty guard! <em>(Below with ball)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904507,"width":"285px","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/D3829C06-A32C-484D-9B3F-6C6527DD6E91_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904507" style="width:285px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#31 [player_tooltip player_id='885713' first='Macy' last='Dolle'], 2027,  Kentuckiana Hoops 2026- Wathen: </strong> When Macy finds the slightest path to the basket, she's gone! Oh I see you knocking down the 3, making back to back scores! Athletic, assertive with the ball, and strong defender! <em>(Below with ball, Featured Photo)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904500,"width":"295px","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/D078DFDC-1643-475E-9D91-1B4FB0FF946A_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904500" style="width:295px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#35 [player_tooltip player_id='881476' first='Tabor' last='Boggs'], Kentuckiana Hoops 2026- Wathen:</strong>  Tabor is quick, does a great job squaring herself up to the basket. But her defense- her intensity in trapping is fantastic! She creates turnovers resulting in easy fast break buckets! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":904503,"width":"299px","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/F435F256-FF87-4F28-959F-E3CFFB2C118A_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-904503" style="width:299px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->