Standout performers on Summer Jam Saturday

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tip of the hat to [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] for another incredible Summer Jam! With 441 teams in attendance, it wasn't difficult to find great games to watch. Our focus was on the top divisions of each age group, gatherings of elite talent that featured some of the very best players in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, the Dakotas and beyond. That geographic diversity is well reprsented in our collection of standout performers from Summer Jam Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='509225' first='Averie' last='Lower'] – 2026 Guard/Wing, Clear Creek Amana (IA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Well known around the country for her consistency from beyond-the-arc, the 6'0 [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] wing gave a lights-out shooting performance in the late afternoon. Lower (pictured above, top left) led all scorers with 24 points, hitting 8 shots from deep. The Clear Creek Amana junior was unstoppable in the first half, wracking up 18 or 21 points (we simply lost count) and only missing on one shot attempt. With a smooth, effortless release that is exactly the same every time, Averie is one of the most consistent shooters we've seen in some time. Combine that with her length, basketball IQ, and relentless work ethic, and she becomes a deadly piece of the Tartan puzzle. This spring she has picked up D1 offers from Florida Gulf Coast and Marquette.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='880913' first='Kelli' last='Kalb'] – 2028 Guard/Wing, Johnston (IA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With several of [program_tooltip program_id='712377' first='All' last='Iowa Attack']'s top teams traveling up to the Twin Cities for the first time this summer, we were able to evaluate some high-end talent from our neighbors to the South. Kalb, a 5'10 guard/wing, led the way for the 16U team, along with Minnesota's [player_tooltip player_id='923286' first='Ashlee' last='Wilson']. Her superior length and high level of athleticism became apparent very early, as did the 9th grader's high basketball IQ and solid decision making. In one of the morning games, Kelli showed off her abilities as a distributor, dropping dime pass after dime pass. With a quick release on her shot and the ability to score the ball at every level, as well as a high degree of versatility on the defensive end, Kalb is easily a Division 1 prospect.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='897060' first='Madeleine' last='Hamiel'] – 2029 Guard, Cretin-Derham Hall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Having moved to the state from Canada nearly a year ago, Hamiel (banner photo) has had a massive impact on the [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] 14U EYBL team this summer. Her combination of skill, basketball IQ, and natural athleticism have been an outstanding addition to an already very strong roster. On Saturday afternoon, Madeleine excelled at the little things, as she so often does. Whether using her court vision and keen sense of timing to feed the ball to her teammates, or making IQ plays under pressure to earn extra possessions for her team, the Cretin-Derham Hall 8th grader was instrumental to the team's success. We've loved her game from the beginning, but as more time passes Hamiel is proving herself to be one of the most complete prospects in the Class of 2029.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='458305' first='Audrey' last='Shindelar'] – 2026 Guard, Stewartville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With numerous offensive weapons on the roster, anybody can take over a game for [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] 2026 UAA. On Saturday afternoon it was Shindelar who graspect the reins for the team, leading the Fury to victory over [program_tooltip program_id='712377' first='All' last='Iowa Attack']. The South Dakota State commit came out hot, scoring on drives to the hoop and her signature pull-up jumper. On the defensive end Audrey was working overtime, with defensive assignments that ranged from the likes of [player_tooltip player_id='433933' first='Chloe' last='Johnson'] to [player_tooltip player_id='377583' first='Mya' last='Wilson']. The Stewartville junior's quick lateral movement, active hands, and high understanding of defensive angles helped put the Fury over the top. Audrey led all scorers with 17 points, including three made shots from beyond the arc. East Ridge guard [player_tooltip player_id='351665' first='Vienna' last='Murray'] contributed 12.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1004420' first='Rylee' last='Seavert'] – 6'1 Forward,Fargo Shanley (ND)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='715344' first='Inspired' last='Athletics'] forward was a dominant force on the court all weekend long. Standing at 6-foot-1 with a large frame and impressive length, Seavert excels not only in the low post due to her size, but on the perimeter as well, thanks to her mobility and ability to handle the ball. On Saturday afternoon the Fargo Shanley freshman showed off her versatility on both ends, scoring at the rim, knocking down threes, and blocking shots in transition. The #1 and #2 prospects in North Dakota's 2028 class, Rylee and her [program_tooltip program_id='715344' first='Inspired' last='Athletics'] teammate, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='555488' first='Lakyn' last='Donnelly']</strong>, were unstoppable at Summer Jam. The duo led their team to the 15U championship and a 4-0 record on the weekend. Rylie and Lakyn's offensive efforts combined for 141 points in four games.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->