MICHIGAN STATE TOURNAMENT: 14U Sunday Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>My coverage of Sunday games primarily focused on the 17U, 14U, and 13U divisions. Here are several 14U players who stood out on Sunday!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1255970,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jordyn Brown","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"B.1.C.E.","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683a5042e55f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jordyn possesses athleticism and length that complement her abilities on the court. Jordyn used her long arms and quickness to cause deflections and be a difference maker on defense. She sprinted back to stop transition points and drove hard downhill after pushing the ball with both hands in transition. Jordyn handled the ball confidently with both hands and showed her speed with a coast-to-coast layup off a defensive rebound. Jordyn is a versatile player for B.1.C.E. 14U and had a solid Sunday at our PGH Michigan State Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1250263"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1255971,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-683a5042e5669"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaylin is a post prospect to watch from the B.1.C.E. 14U team, and she had a great Sunday at our PGH Michigan State Tournament. Jaylin battled for inside position to secure rebounds and score around the basket. She converted clutch layups in key moments for her team in the second half, including a huge layup to send the game to overtime. Jaylin grabbed steals and finished shots well off two feet. She will be a front-court player to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1245130"],"_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-683a5042e56b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alyse is a promising prospect in the [program_tooltip program_id='1244063' first='Great' last='Lakes Grind'] program, and she had a solid weekend at our Michigan State Tournament. Alyse has the versatility to play several positions on the court, is a difference maker on defense, and has straight-line speed to score off the dribble. She finished shots off two feet around the basket and layups with good touch off the glass. One of her best plays was a sweet give-and-go play where she cut backdoor with a burst for a layup. Alyse makes an all-around impact on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1241518"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1255976,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-683a5042e5996"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sage gave [program_tooltip program_id='713446' first='Hardwood' last='Midwest'] 14U a spark with her shooting at the Michigan State Tournament. She knocked down a confident wing jumper, added a smooth corner three, and drilled another triple from the wing after creating space using a quick step-back dribble. Sage helped [program_tooltip program_id='713446' first='Hardwood' last='Midwest'] to a 3-1 record and looks ready to make an immediate impact for Mason County Central on day one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1245131"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1255980,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-683a5042e56fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ruby had her sights lined up from beyond the arc at the Michigan State Tournament. She buried a smooth straightaway triple and found nylon on a deep straightaway shot from way downtown. Ruby worked hard to put pressure on the perimeter, deflected passes, and caused jump balls on defense. She finished contested layups and appears to be a very promising prospect in the [program_tooltip program_id='1244063' first='Great' last='Lakes Grind'] program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1250272"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1255972,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-683a5042e5744"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gabi used her length to make a difference for [program_tooltip program_id='713446' first='Hardwood' last='Midwest'] 14U at our PGH Michigan State Tournament on Sunday. She grabbed rebounds and threw strong passes to open teammates. Gabi's presence on the offensive glass resulted in several put-backs. She drove with a determined downhill burst to cause fouls and caused a travel with her excellent helpside defensive positioning. Gabi helped [program_tooltip program_id='713446' first='Hardwood' last='Midwest'] 14U finish 3-1 and as runner-up at the tournament. She will be a prospect to watch at Mona Shores in the coming years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1234969"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1255975,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-683a5042e578a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elliot had an eye-popping Cagers Invitational, and she turned in an encore performance at our Michigan State Tournament. Elliot was dominant in the post, had excellent footwork, and soft hands catching passes. She showed great awareness of where to be and finished shots efficiently around the basket. Elliot was a leading scorer for [program_tooltip program_id='715424' first='The' last='Naturals'] 14U squad in their final game and had a great first session of the travel season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1244878"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1255978,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-683a5042e57ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Riley ended the tournament with an exclamation point, leading [program_tooltip program_id='1250561' first='Legacy' last=''] 14U in the points column. She made an excellent jump pass over a defender to a cutting teammate, pressured perimeter ball-handlers, pursued rebounds on both ends, and buried a smooth elbow jumper. Riley snagged steals and created separation from defenders using shifty crossovers. She drilled a wing three off the dribble and looks like a promising guard prospect joining the South Lyon program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1245636"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1255977,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-683a5042e5833"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grace penetrated open lanes with her hard drives to the basket and played with a high basketball IQ. She pressured ball-handlers and forced a turnover in the backcourt after a deflection. Grace used her length to close passing lanes and force errand passes. Grace caught a pass from the sideline, drove hard towards the middle, and knocked down a free throw jumper in traffic. She will be an excellent addition to the Napoleon program next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1245127"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1255982,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-683a5042e5879"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Avyrie is a scrappy guard with quickness and passion that grabbed my attention at the Michigan State Tournament. She shifted into top gear off the dribble to score contested layups and flexed for the highlight reel after scoring a tough layup through contact. Avyrie denied entry passes to cutters and split defenders with quick crossover dribbles. She looks like a gritty guard full of potential in the [program_tooltip program_id='1244063' first='Great' last='Lakes Grind'] program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1245126"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1255974,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-683a5042e58bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bailey had a great weekend for [program_tooltip program_id='1244063' first='Great' last='Lakes Grind'] 14U at the Michigan State Tournament. She demonstrated confidence as the facilitator, handling the ball effectively with both hands and then dishing out accurate passes to teammates for assists. Bailey drove hard to the basket and knocked down pull-up jumpers with sound mechanics. She swiped the ball away on defense and used shot fakes to get defenders off balance. Bailey knocked down free throws and looks like a promising guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1255973,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kenzie Zimmerman","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='713446' first='Hardwood' last='Midwest']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-683a5042e594c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kenzie was a key player for [program_tooltip program_id='713446' first='Hardwood' last='Midwest'] 14U at our Michigan State Tournament. She fought extremely hard for rebounds on both ends of the court and was an offensive rebounding machine. Kenzie blocked a shot in transition and turned a steal into two points the other way. Kenzie scored offensive rebound put backs, layups around the basket, and had a clutch finish inside off two feet in overtime. She helped [program_tooltip program_id='713446' first='Hardwood' last='Midwest'] to a 3-1 finish and looks like an immediate impact player at the high school level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->