Notes from the WPA Bruins Spring Tip-Off (Part II)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE&nbsp;<strong>webb30</strong>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I tuned into the live stream of the 2025 WPA Bruins Spring Tip-Off this past weekend at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Kentucky was well represented across multiple divisions, with several players standing out and making noise on the big stage!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at some players from the Bluegrass State who caught my eye throughout the event:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["831862"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6808ad7f16ddc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Midwest Takeover 2027 vs Run As One</strong>-<strong>Hoopsters</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I liked what I saw from Nakiah against Run As One. She was active on the glass, pulling down a couple rebounds, and didn't hesitate to get on the floor for loose balls. She exceled in transition, and showed she can absorb contact and still finish at the rim. Nakiah sacrificed her body attempting to take a charge, then came down on the next possession and drilled a 3-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["913410"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6808ad7f16e4f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LGR EYCL-McBride vs Always 100 2027 3SSB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alyssa got it going early, making a good basket cut to score the first bucket for LGR. She ripped down a rebound then got downhill, for the 'and-one'. Alyssa was feeling it from the outside and hit two corner-pocket threes. She also got a steal and turned it into points, followed by a pretty behind-the-back move, breaking the press by herself.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["557203"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6808ad7f16e92"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>WV Thunder 16U Johnson vs SLAAM 27 Grate</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Claire brought energy to floor on defense, and crashed the glass throughout the game. She made strong drives, had some crisp passes, hit a trailing three on the fast break, and converted at the free throw line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["743672"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6808ad7f16ed0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>WV Thunder 16U Spreen vs Next Level 16U 3SSB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maggie is going to turn heads this AAU season! She was on target from deep, showing she can make spot-up and movement threes. She operated well from the high post with a tough 'and-one' bucket, and put her passing skills on display, dropping several dimes in the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["963023"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6808ad7f16f09"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Next Level 15U 3SSB vs Michigan Storm</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='963023' first='Noelle' last='Price'] impressed me with her effort on the defensive end. She guarded 94 feet, did a great job watching the ball and her man, and made really good closeouts. She was able to breakdown defenders, and create separation with her quickness, and remarkable handle. Noelle knocked in a triple late in the game as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->