Stand-out AAU Programs and Players from Summer Play

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This summer saw a lot of programs step into the tournament arena and finish off strong. Here are a few that made waves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='814870' first='Kashyyyk' last='Elite']:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kashyyyk is running a one-team squad (U17) and moved over from E40 last year to the Hype Her Hoops circuit this year. They lost a tough game in their last tournament, but with players like [player_tooltip player_id='796799' first='Sophie' last='Nielsen'] and [player_tooltip player_id='825009' first='Leah' last='Bailey'], both of whom made the Big Dance All-Tourney team, they are a team that turned heads. They ended up second in the 2026 B group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other Kashyyyk notable players: [player_tooltip player_id='796797' first='Isabelle' last='Wyaskett'], [player_tooltip player_id='796804' first='Quincy' last='Kegel'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='772857' first='Utah' last='Lady Prospects 3SSB'] 17U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team took their game to Rock Hill, SC, for the 3SSB Championship and came up short in the championship by 1 point. This team is loaded with talent from all over the region, but the players who were making the biggest impact and were almost always on the floor were Nation Williams, Makenzie Jones, and [player_tooltip player_id='796795' first='Milika' last='Satuala'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other notable players: [player_tooltip player_id='790604' first='Rylee' last='Little']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='903288' first='Complete' last='Athlete Northwest'] 16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Everywhere this team competed, from spring until finishing off in Vegas this past weekend, was in their favor. With younger players like [player_tooltip player_id='889503' first='Zoe' last='Rockenfield'], [player_tooltip player_id='873280' first='Sage' last='Yenchik'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1235143' first='Ember' last='Yenchik'], this team will be one to continue that precedent into the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='903254' first='Utah' last='NLB Pro']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Northern Utah/Southern Idaho team roster is one of the top ones doing the circuits this summer. [player_tooltip player_id='812025' first='Talyssa' last='Nelson'] led the charge at the Big Dance in the Hype her Hoops circuit, where the team placed 3rd. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other notable players: [player_tooltip player_id='796477' first='Abby' last='Munford']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='1232779' first='Utah' last='Hoops'] 16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 16U Hoops team just finished in the final 4 at the NXT Pro Hoops Tournament. This team has a core of girls who have been together for years, and it shows on the floor. Players who are the glue for this team are [player_tooltip player_id='1206007' first='Abby' last='Bush'], [player_tooltip player_id='805788' first='Kaylee' last='Montgomery'], and [player_tooltip player_id='805789' first='Cailin' last='Kehl']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='1238741' first='Utah' last='Ignited']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ignited's 15U team just finished the Great Western Classic 4-0 and was led by the youngster [player_tooltip player_id='1091425' first='Scoti' last='Heward']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->