Kansas City Clash: 16U Quick Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sixteen teams in the 16U division filled with players from nine states took the floor for two games Saturday. They return Sunday to play another pair. Many familiar faces were sprinkled among the dozens of prospects. The busy day was not conducive to crafting many thorough evaluations. Below is a collection of quick notes on a pile of players who caught my eye. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1232682' first='Caxtyn' last='Johnson'], 5'6", Marian (NE), 2028, Next Level Elite</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Nice pivot score. Catch and finish in transition."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='890255' first='Taryn' last='Goetz'], Southeast of Saline (KS), 2028, Lady PGU Hoops 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Corner 3 off catch. TOK 3. Slender but quick shooter with scoring ability on the move."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='899336' first='Makambri' last='Hastings'], 5'4", CG, Salina South (KS), 2027, Lady PGU Hoops 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Pushing in transition head on a swivel. Will take the athletic driving shot. Improved N-S speed. Knocks down mid-range shot quickly off catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='765401' first='Abygail' last='Amberger'], 5'11", SF, Perryville (MO), 2027, [program_tooltip program_id='712817' first='Southeast' last='Dynasty'] 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Long, athletic. Transitions w/ball fluidly. Will take 35' 3. Shot blocks. Anticipates plays and shots. X-rim reverse lay-up attempt. Very good."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='927521' first='Heslie' last='Higginbotham'], 5'10", PF, Linn (MO), 2027, [program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom']-Columbia 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Picked #1 late 1-on-1 for a lay-up. Solid 5'10" frame."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='889434' first='HayLeigh' last='Burres'], 5'6", CG, Stockton (MO), 2027, [program_tooltip program_id='712692' first='Missouri' last='Flight'] 16U Blue</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"TOK 3. Beautiful transition catch in transition, whirl through 2 players, layup."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ellie Sievers, 5'6", CG, Newell Fonda (IA), 2028, Play4Him Academy 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Good speed. Athletic. Can take a hit. "</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anna Smolich, 5'10", SF, Spring Lake Park (MN), 2027, Minnesota Freeze 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Lengthy SF frame. Corner 3. Quick catch and release around block using glass."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='836278' first='Alexa' last='Splechter'], 5'4", PG, Burlington (KS), 2027, [program_tooltip program_id='715643' first='Kansas' last='Elite'] 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Solid handles. Patience. Vision. quick guard. Good wing catch and release 3. Showing good quickness defensively. Toughness."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='900371' first='Millie' last='MacPherson'], 5'4", PG, Logan-Rogersville (MO), 2027, [program_tooltip program_id='712692' first='Missouri' last='Flight'] 16U Black</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"TOK 3 off casual dribble. Split 2 defenders on dribble-drive for left hand layup. Corner 3 off catch."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->