Film Study: Battle in the Emerald City Standouts

Ryan Morgan May 29, 2024 @ 10:39 AM

Looking back at the Battle in the [program_tooltip program_id='713343' first='Emerald' last='City'], let's take a look at some of the most impressive performers from the event that included some of the top players and teams from Washington, as well as several surrounding states.   [player_tooltip player_id='748943' first='Aylah' last='Cornwall'] | NW Blazers GUAA 17U | 2027   Cornwall excelled at shooting the rock, pushing the pace in transition, and playmaking off the bounce. She's got a nice shot from 3-point and showed off some pretty deep range too. But what made Cornwall stand out was her ability to play fast yet make the right play time and again. She was aggressive with the ball and was able to make plays without turning the ball over or forcing bad shots. She's a dynamic player and clearly one of the best in her class.   Brookeslee Colvin | NW Blazers GUAA 17U | 2027   Colvin had it going at the Battle in the [program_tooltip program_id='713343' first='Emerald' last='City'] and took control on both sides of the floor. She was draining 3s, setting the offense in motion, blowing by defenders to the hoop, and playing with some scrappiness defensively. She was a true game-changer and was always ready to make a play when her team needed it. Her flow could not be disrupted as she played one of the more impactful roles of any player over the weekend.   [player_tooltip player_id='833357' first='Jazzy' last='Davidson'] | Cal Stars EYBL 17U | 2025   Davidson is a special talent with her size, athleticism, and ability to shoot the rock. There aren't many players who can boast her length and fluidity, let alone the playmaking that comes with it. She was dominant at the event, scoring the rock, diming up teammates, and using her length to create turnovers. Davidson's size came into play with her passing, allowing her to see the floor over the top of defenders especially on her baseline drives when she could find weak side options.   [player_tooltip player_id='435687' first='Oliviyah' last='Edwards'] | NW Greyhounds 3SSB 17U | 2026   Edwards is a strong forward who plays big, but also has a diverse skill set to allow her to score from different spots on the floor. She has a good bag of post moves, and even when the first shot didn't go in she showed the fight to finish the play and the strength to outrebound multiple players. The most impressive part of her game was her ability to drive in from the perimeter and utilize the hop-step to get to two feet and then score from there. She has some wiggle with the ball and was easily one of the most eye-catching players of the event.   [player_tooltip player_id='832046' first='Love' last='Forde'] | [program_tooltip program_id='715266' first='Tree' last='of Hope EYBL'] 17U | 2027   Forde's a solid low post player who bring physicality and toughness to the floor. Not only was she strong and seeking contact inside but she was setting booming screens on the perimeter and using her IQ to find space behind overaggressive defenders. She was quick to set up down low and establish good position, read slips on screens well, and had a few solid go-to moves from the blocks. She was finding all the ways to get herself in good spots around the paint to receive the ball and put it in the hoop.   Tailey Harris | NW Blazers Fire 17U | 2025   Harris tore it up for her squad and was all over the court for them. She played with unrelenting energy on the defensive end and was able to dish and score on the other end. She hit 3 after 3, displayed great vision off the dribble and in transition, and was really a steadying force for her team.

Looking back at the Battle in the Emerald City , let's take a look at some of the most impressive performers from the event that included some of the top players and teams from Washington, as well as several surrounding states.