Players To Watch This Weekend At 'Select Events'

Local AAU hoops is back with a major tournament that'll hold a large crowd of some of the region's top hoopers. It's imperative to highlight the grassroots scene at this moment. Alot of the premier talent start executing early on and coaches are tuned in. There'll be a lot to see this weekend, but here's a guide to some interesting players to take a glance at. Below are some prime prospects to look forward to that'll be in Hanover this weekend.   Use code MBG30 for 30% off your first purchase of any subscription.    [player_tooltip player_id='273940' first='Gianna' last='Nichols'] (2026) | 5'7 PG | Saint George's   Nichols is such a dynamic force at the point guard position. Incredible footspeed and change of pace dribbling gives her the edge while pushing up-tempo play. Gianna has the ability to play finesse while also embracing contact in the lane. She carves out sound pathways to the basket without much resistance. Nichols ends up drawing a considerable number of fouls due to her sheer assertiveness getting to the paint. An absolutely stunning trait of hers is the passing ability. She's an exceptionally skilled passer that has all the tricks in the book. Her eyes will deceive defenders and she's likely to make a highlight assist at some point in the game. Her aggressiveness translates nicely over to defense too. Gianan loves making a play whenever the opportunity presents itself. The intensity she brings each game makes her an intriguing watch this weekend.     Mailah Pierre (2027) | 5'8 SF | Whitman-Hanson   Pierre has a tremendously high ceiling. She's already a well-functioning wing with a lot of tools that can be utilized. Maliah excels from the wings, in transition and has even shown the capability to be efficient from the high post. Maliah being able to be work from the mid-post areas makes her even harder to match up with. She has top tier triple-threat skills and her reverse pivot after being fed under the 3-pointline is awfully dangerous. Players have a tough time anticipating what's coming next from Maliah when she catches it in her sweet spots. The '27 wing is one of the more athletic in the class as well. The length and explosiveness give her a leg up on wing attackers, especially ones that aren't used to being crowded. Pierre has shown no fear going up against the prime perimeter scorers. She's a fascinating watch this weekend.     [player_tooltip player_id='1216229' first='Corey' last='Sims'] (2030) | CG | Brimmer & May   Sims' ability to control the pace of the game is prominent. The length plus blazing bursts of speed in transition or secondary transition plays must be spoken for as well. She uses her body well to shield the ball, a trait of a smart guard. Corey's impact on the game makes her a player to check out amongst all these games this weekend. The 2030 guard is one of the most promising players in New England, regardless of class.     [player_tooltip player_id='1041076' first='Gianna' last='Porazzo'] (2029) | 5'5 SG | Foxboro   Gianna is a gunning sniper that also adds some nice drives to switch things up a bit. Porazzo has a quick trigger and she isn't afraid to shoot in the faces of defenders. The acute shooter stays ready no matter the time. It doesn't take much for Porazzo to get going either. When defenders close out too hard, here comes the shrewd takes off the bounce that get her deep within the lane. Gianna can finish with both hands too, so it doesn't matter where she ends up. The Team Sims guard is one to look forward to up close this weekend.     [player_tooltip player_id='802977' first='Ava' last='Ayotte'] (2028) | 5'5 PG | MSC   Ava is one of the top guards in the entire '28 class. The Bay State Jaguar is a compelling high-powered guard that executes under pressure and can overwhelm the defense with her versatile skillet. The change of heights when controlling the ball makes her a tough plyer to stay in front of. All Ayotte needs is a sliver of space by just getting her shoulder ahead and she can capitalize on a lot of possessions. She has great vision as well as sporting a nice touch that can help her rack up assists in no time. One aspect about Ava that stands out is her persistency getting to her effective areas on the floor. She won't be stopped getting to her spots. This tenacity can be recognized on the defensive side of the ball too. She matches up well with most pgs and combo guards within the halfcourt or even in transition. Ballhandlers are easily speed up with Ayotte heckling them which just leads to turnovers eventually. This lively play brought to each game from Ava makes her such a riveting player to watch.

Local AAU hoops is back with a major tournament that'll hold a large crowd of some of the region's top hoopers. It's imperative to highlight the grassroots scene at this moment. Alot of the premier talent start executing early on and coaches are tuned in. There'll be a lot to see this weekend, but here's a guide to some interesting players to take a glance at. Below are some prime prospects to look forward to that'll be in Hanover this weekend.