Mother’s Day Classic-Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend was the MBA Mother's Day Classic. I spent my day at the MSA Fieldhouse watching plenty of talent. Here are a few of my favorite performances of the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["613963"],"_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":"u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eGratz impressed me on both offense and defense. Defensively, she reads the ball well and intercepts many passes. On the offensive end, she fearlessly absorbs contact and finishes strongly. Her up-and-under move was particularly effective, and she moves well without the ball, securing numerous offensive rebounds to create scoring chances for her team.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["751136"],"_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":"u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eButler keeps improving every time I watch her play. As a tall guard, she can score from anywhere on the court and can effectively guard players in all positions from point guard to center, making her a valuable asset for any team. She is relentless on the offensive boards and has numerous put-backs. I'm looking forward to watching her play throughout the spring and summer.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["866189"],"_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":"u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eVanDusen is considered one of the top combo guards in her class, and she lived up to the expectations at the Mother's Day Classic. She is a long, athletic guard who can defend the entire length of the court. In transition, she demonstrates good court vision and consistently makes the right passes. Even when she doesn't have the ball, she hustles up and down the floor, often scoring points in the process. Her defensive game is also strong, as she uses her length to disrupt plays, gather steals, and block shots. Additionally, she reads the game well and secures numerous rebounds. I am excited to see her progress over the next few years.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["865141"],"_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":"u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eAsekomeh is the type of rim runner that any guard would love to have on their team. She does a great job of sealing her defender to get a good position and can finish with either hand. She is an impressive passer out of the post when the double or triple team comes, and finds the open shooter. She uses her strength to pull down boards on both ends of the floor. She is going to be a fun prospect to watch over the next few years.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["807912"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eAndree consistently impressed me during the Mother's Day Classic. She has a nice hesitation dribble that allows her to get past her defenders. She always keeps her head up to make passes ahead in transition. Additionally, she moves well without the ball, which helps her get open to make a few shots behind the arc.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66453d2f7dd85"} /-->