AAU State Championship: 2027 All-Tournament Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With so many highly talented players to choose from, selecting a Most Valuable Player seemed like a daunting task at the start of Sunday's 2027 Division 1 championship game at the AAU State Championships. As the game went on, things became more clear due to the above-and-beyond efforts of one player. [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] <strong>2027 EYBL</strong> standout [player_tooltip player_id='555487' first='Jordan' last='Christofferson'] came up big in the final moments, earning MVP honors for the second year in a row. Here are the rest of the members of our 2027 All-Tournament Teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FIRST TEAM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='555487' first='Jordan' last='Christofferson'] – The 6-foot forward from West Fargo Horace was instrumental for her team on Sunday afternoon. From hustle plays, to stellar defense, to hitting big shots, Christofferson brought her A-game. She finished with 17 points, leading [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] <strong>2027 EYBL</strong> to the championship. Jordan is the 3rd-ranked prospect among North Dakota' 2027s.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='529357' first='Emma' last='Millerbernd'] – The Providence Academy sophomore plays with a remarkable degree of consistency and the story was no different at the AAU State Tournament. Millerbernd brought her usual stifling on-ball defense, efficient three-point shooting, and tremendous work ethic all weekend long. She was [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan']'s second leading scorer in the championship game, cashing in at every level and finishing with 15 points.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='630241' first='Kate' last='Arnold'] – The Chanhassen sophomore was crucial in Sunday's championship matchup, particularly in the first half. Using her length and athleticism, Arnold created stops on the defensive end through blocks and steals. The [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] <strong>2027 EYBL </strong>guard was just as aggressive on the other end, scoring smooth buckets in transition. She finished the contest with 8 points.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='578467' first='Amisha' last='Ramlall'] – Rosemount's star sophomore is one of the state's most prolific scorers and three-point shooters. The AAU State Tournament was yet another example of this. Ramlall scored 74 points over the weekend, leading all scorers in the Division. In Sunday's championship game Amisha led [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] <strong>2027 UAA</strong> with 17 points, 15 of which came from beyond-the-arc.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='659118' first='Alivia' last='Bell'] – The high-IQ point guard was instrumental in the [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] <strong>2027 UAA</strong> squad's run to the championship game, bringing both play making and defensive intensity. In the final matchup Bell's tremendous passing and ability to get downhill with the ball were vital. She finished the weekend with 39 points, averaging nearly 10 per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SECOND TEAM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='644100' first='Annika' last='Kieser'] – The [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] <strong>UAA</strong> guard is an all-around, fundamentally sound basketball player. Kieser makes key plays in key moments and doesn't fold under pressure. At the AAU State Tournament we liked Annika's willingness to play physical, her ability to score at multiple levels, and her total unselfishness when it comes to sharing the basketball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='734360' first='Gigi' last='Coleman'] – The dynamic Minnehaha Academy guard was an oppressive force on the defensive end this weekend. Coleman's bounciness, quick feet, and high degree of tenacity give her a competitive edge when guarding the perimeter. Coleman demonstrated her stellar three-point shooting too, knocking down 8 threes for [program_tooltip program_id='712665' first='Metro' last='Stars'] <strong>2027 3SSB</strong>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='659130' first='Jaliyah' last='Diggs'] – The Hopkins star point guard is a highly skilled and fiery competitor. At the State Tournament, Diggs displayed her explosiveness, playmaking abilities, and tight handle on the basketball. After a loss in the semifinals, the [program_tooltip program_id='712665' first='Metro' last='Stars'] <strong>2027 3SSB </strong>floor general helped the team bounce back for a third place finish on Sunday afternoon.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='675954' first='Brooke' last='Mickolichek'] – The Glencoe-Silver Lake sophomore brought her A-game at the AAU State Tournament, leading the way for [program_tooltip program_id='712699' first='Minnesota' last='Rise'] <strong>Purfeerst</strong>. Mickolichek is a relentless, physical player who consistently outworks everyone on the floor. In Saturday's quarterfinal, Brooke was aggressive with her drives to the basket, drawing fouls and earning numerous trips to the free throw line. She finished the weekend with 36 points.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='665719' first='Addison' last='Bjorklund'] – The University of North Dakota commit excelled yet again at the State Tournament. With length, power, and athleticism, Bjorklund thrives in the post, but is agile and mobile enough to also play on the perimeter. Addi's rebounding and ability to score around the rim were key for [program_tooltip program_id='714566' first='Minnesota' last='Stars'] <strong>2027 3SSB</strong> over the weekend. She was among the division scoring leaders, averaging 10 points per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HONORABLE MENTION</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='644107' first='Inarah' last='Nesbitt'] – [program_tooltip program_id='713348' first='E1T1' last=''] <strong>Queens</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='558627' first='Erma' last='Walker'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] <strong>EYBL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='763004' first='Lyla' last='Hentges'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] <strong>EYBL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='498661' first='Pressley' last='Watkins'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] <strong>UAA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='654990' first='Kayla' last='Stork'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712699' first='Minnesota' last='Rise'] <strong>Purfeerst</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='595199' first='Maya' last='Kilian'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712699' first='Minnesota' last='Rise'] <strong>Purfeerst</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='667779' first='Grace' last='Prose'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712665' first='Metro' last='Stars'] 3SSB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='567389' first='Sydney' last='Friedly'] – [program_tooltip program_id='714566' first='Minnesota' last='Stars'] <strong>3SSB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='766677' first='Sienna' last='Duininck'] – [program_tooltip program_id='714566' first='Minnesota' last='Stars'] <strong>3SSB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='764197' first='Hailey' last='Sicard'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] <strong>S40</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='662003' first='Ava' last='Doherty'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] <strong>S40</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='764210' first='Livia' last='Tennessen'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712362' first='Legacy' last='Hoops'] <strong>Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='835987' first='Harper' last='Hokenson'] – [program_tooltip program_id='714566' first='Minnesota' last='Stars'] <strong>Lindahl</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='886959' first='Siri' last='Kirkeby'] – [program_tooltip program_id='774605' first='Southern' last='MN Fury']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='675885' first='Lauren' last='Santy'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] <strong>Elite</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->