2029 MVDs: Beckett Greenway and Jordan Staloch

All summer long we witnessed dominant performances from players in every class, showing just what they're capable of on the biggest and brightest stages AAU has to offer. But for most of Minnesota's top teams, there wasn't just one head to the snake. More often than not, two players stepped up as leaders, scoring threats, and standout defenders for their respective teams. For this year's Prep Girls Hoops AAU awards we've chosen to highlight some of the best duos in every class, beginning with the 2029s. FYI, for all of our awards this year only Minnesota high school players who played AAU on Minnesota-based teams are eligible for selection. We just didn't see the kids playing out of state often enough to properly evaluate their play.   Here are the selections for Most Valuable Duos in the Class of 2029.   MOST VALUABLE DUO   [player_tooltip player_id='872714' first='Beckett' last='Greenway'] & [player_tooltip player_id='925046' first='Jordan' last='Staloch'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] EYBL   Leading the way for [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] 2029 EYBL all season long were Greenway and Staloch, both younger sisters to D1 commits in the 2026 class and both named to our class of 2029 Watch List in May. Beckett, a 5-foot-7 point guard, brings a level of poise and IQ that we don't often see in players this young. Her elite understanding of the game, ability to see the floor and remarkable consistency were crucial to Tartan's success throughout the AAU campaign. The Providence Academy freshman's abilities as a knockdown shooter, high-level ball handler, and tremendous quickness certainly didn't hurt either. She picked up numerous Division 1 offers over the summer, including South Dakota State and Arkansas.   Staloch also saw an uptick in recruiting, collecting D1 offers from multiple schools in the Summit League. A versatile and athletic wing, Jordan brings the energy on both ends of the floor. With a sound set of fundamentals and tremendous work ethic, Staloch will do whatever the team needs, whether that's getting downhill and scoring at the rim, securing a big rebound, or using her length to create transition scoring opportunities. Just as she did for [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] this summer, Jordan will play a crucial role for the Jordan Jaguars in her freshman season.    HONORABLE MENTIONS   [player_tooltip player_id='994855' first='Izze' last='Austin'] & [player_tooltip player_id='932145' first='Brielle' last='Denkmann'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] UAA   There is no doubt in our minds as to who the leaders of this year's [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] 2029 Blue squad were. Austin, a battle-tested guard who spent her 7th and 8th grade seasons at Edina, is the total package for a point guard. She sees the floor well, can handle the ball under pressure, plays with tremendous confidence, and has a mind that is just as quick as her feet. Izze can score efficiently at multiple levels and brings a high level of intensity to the defensive end. She will follow her coach, Dre Jefferson, to Minnetonka for her freshman season.   Denkmann, a 6-foot wing from Wayzata, brought a full set of tools to the Fury this summer. With length and athleticism fit for the high-major collegiate level, Brielle is very skilled, plays with finesse, and brings a calmness to the court that is not easily disturbed by her opponents. She's crafty with the ball, has speed and a long stride that's difficult to defend, and can knock down shots from beyond the arc at a high rate. She currently holds numerous D1 offers, including St. Thomas and Marquette.   [player_tooltip player_id='1233136' first='Korbin' last='Tanner'] & [player_tooltip player_id='1246847' first='Greta' last='Layton'] – [program_tooltip program_id='713021' first='West' last='Central United'] Blue   Representing one of Minnesota's rising AAU clubs is the duo from [program_tooltip program_id='713021' first='West' last='Central United'] 2029 Blue. Tanner, a 6'2 forward from New London-Spicer, is one of the more recent additions to our radar of college prospects. With ample length, a strong frame, and a high degree of mobility, Korbin already has the makings of a high-level college player. Along with Layton, she turned a number of coaches' heads throughout the AAU season, causing people to take notice of the West Central squad they were previously unfamiliar with. With an ever-growing set of skills, Korbin is just scratching the surface of her potential.   Layton, who hails from Big Lake, is a 5'8 high-motor guard. She's quick, bouncy, and brings a high degree of intensity to every matchup. Greta consistently put up major numbers on the offensive end all season long, scoring at every level on the floor. Over the course of the summer, Layton held her own in numerous upper-level matchups, something that will serve the already varsity-tested guard well when she returns to the Mississippi 8 conference for her freshman season.

All summer long we witnessed dominant performances from players in every class, showing just what they're capable of on the biggest and brightest stages AAU has to offer. But for most of Minnesota's top teams, there wasn't just one head to the snake. More often than not, two players stepped up as leaders, scoring threats, and standout defenders for their respective teams. For this year's Prep Girls Hoops AAU awards we've chosen to highlight some of the best duos in every class, beginning with the 2029s. FYI, for all of our awards this year only Minnesota high school players who played AAU on Minnesota-based teams are eligible for selection. We just didn't see the kids playing out of state often enough to properly evaluate their play.