PGH Champions Challenge Preview: Lengthy Players To See (13U)

Here we have a handful of prospects that you should try to see this weekend at the 13U level at our PGH Championships Challenge in Appleton, Wisconsin. Each listed player competes with impressive height and they are ready to show off their worth to anyone in attendance.   Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!    I first had the chance to see [player_tooltip player_id='1219329' first='Mia' last='Cigler'] of [program_tooltip program_id='712636' first='Let' last='It Rain'] 13U - Walker a couple weeks ago at our first event of the AAU season. In that event, Cigler stood out literally and metaphorically. She made consistent plays on both ends that stood out to anyone watching as an evaluator. She was recording blocks by the handful, buckets on either side of the hoop offensively, and she had great effort while attempting to rebound. I'm excited to see what Cigler can do this weekend. She is one of the tallest listed players at the 13U level so as long as she gets the ball in favorable positions, the rest should be history.     [player_tooltip player_id='1229620' first='Rylea' last='Kratky'] IS the tallest listed prospect out of the 13U division this weekend and I think she is going to make some waves in the post because of that, along with her mixture of skill and knowledge of the game. Offensively, Kratky can post and dominate with her size or strength. She is listed at 6'0 but she also has the muscle mass to pair along with that. That advantage lets her clear out the defense and helps her finish through contact at a steady rate. Over-time, Kratky has also proven that she can handle it and she can facilitate to other open teammates depending on the situation. Defensively, you can imagine how impactful she is. Opponents need to worry about going into the lane because if they don't pay attention, it's going to end in a block for Kratky and company. All in all, a lot to like out of this one.     [program_tooltip program_id='713038' first='Wisconsin' last='Blaze'] 13U Black possesses a roster of guards other than <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/sophie-nantelle/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[player_tooltip player_id='1160762' first='Sophie' last='Nantelle']</a>. Nantelle, a 5'10 Center/PF, is the source of production for this squad in the middle. Anything and everything that goes through the paint, goes through the play of Nantelle. Her team likes to run some form of 4-1 so that they can use her advantage on the inside whenever possible. If not, the guards around her are taught to cut and continue to move so that the defense will get tired and ultimately let in an easy look for a slasher at the basket. Against some tough competition this weekend. Nantelle will do what she can to keep control of the paint. As long as she competes with high energy and a chip on her shoulder, she should be just fine.     One of the tallest prospects that we will see compete this weekend out of the 2030 Class is [player_tooltip player_id='879655' first='Taylen' last='Fulcer'] of Team Prime Nation. Fulcer is a 5'10 PG with coordinated balance, a soft touch on the ball, smarts, and an appetite for success. She seems to move effortlessly in whatever she is trying to accomplish out on the floor and that's the tell-tale sign of a natural in this sport. She also possesses a sound shooting stroke from all three offensive levels, making her a tough one to compete with, especially at this age level currently. I can't wait to see what Fulcer puts together this weekend in Appleton. She has a chance to be the best 13U prospect we see all weekend long if she plays her cards right.     Bobbie Bates of Full Package 13U 3SSB is still uncommitted as to where she might play high school ball in the near future. Whoever locks down Bates is getting an agile threat on both sides of the ball. She can currently move around and play the 2-5 position, depending on what is being asked of her. Where she seems to really thrive though as at the CG/SF spot. She already stands right around 5'10/5'11 and when you combined that with her athletic prowess, you begin to see the promise moving forward. This is definitely one you will not want to miss this weekend during this event.

Here we have a handful of prospects that you should try to see this weekend at the 13U level at our PGH Championships Challenge in Appleton, Wisconsin. Each listed player competes with impressive height and they are ready to show off their worth to anyone in attendance.