PGH MI College Tour Northwood: Ten 16U Statement Makers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PGH MI College Tour at Northwood University featured a variety of talent from many teams. Here are ten prospects who made a statement in the 16U age group over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["932751"],"_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":1825908,"_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-69dd1a8e29e66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ellee came into the PGH MI College Tour as Michigan's top-ranked power forward prospect in the 2028 class, and that's how she played for Mystics 16U P24. Ellee sprinted up the floor in transition and finished well with both hands. She dominated the offensive glass, scoring many putbacks, protected the rim with multiple blocks, threw smart skip passes out of the high post to open shooters for assists, cut backdoor to score layups, and showed off her footwork in the post. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["898878"],"_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":1825905,"_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-69dd1a8e29ef4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaiya displayed all the qualities that make her one of the most complete point guards in this class at the PGH MI College Tour with Mystics 16U P24. She put on a masterclass as a facilitator, defender, and put points on the board. Kaiya finished at the rim off two feet, anticipated a missed shot, zoomed in to grab the offensive rebound, then finished with a smooth reverse layup. Kaiya pushed the tempo, dished out many assists, and generated steals with her pesky ball pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["934632"],"_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":1825887,"_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-69dd1a8e29f4e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Layla impressed me greatly during her first game for Mystics 16U P24 at the PGH MI College Tour. Her cerebral, high-IQ decision-making, awareness of spacing/where people and the ball need to go, constant talking/directing, facilitating, defensive effort, and three-point accuracy made her a top performer. Layla penetrated off the dribble, kicked the ball out to open shooters, and drained the open three. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227390"],"_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":1825898,"_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-69dd1a8e29fa4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Megan turned in a complete effort for Mystics 16U S40 Talaga, using her length, physical strength, footwork, and comprehensive skill set to stand out at the PGH MI College Tour. Megan cut backdoor to score layups, made crisp passes up the court to create transition points, attacked hard off the dribble to cause fouls, and knocked down her free throws. She crashed the glass to secure an offensive rebound, pivoted to get the scoring angle, and finished strong off two feet in a crowd. Megan buried a smooth wing three off the catch and created steals with her length on the defensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227380"],"_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":1825917,"_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-69dd1a8e29ff8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After a breakout sophomore year for Utica Eisenhower, Leah picked up right where she left off during her first tournament of the AAU season. Her versatility and impactful play in multiple categories stood out at the PGH MI College Tour. Leah has length, quickness, slashing abilities, and a perimeter game that makes her a tough matchup for guards or forwards. She finished with her left off two feet, buried a confident straightaway three, split defenders on hard drives, and made great dump-off passes for assists. Leah showed her speed in transition after securing defensive rebounds, poked the ball out for steals, and demonstrated great sportsmanship by helping an opponent up off the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1248323"],"_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":1825890,"_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-69dd1a8e2a04a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaionna is a physical forward who gave Michigan Goonies 16U E40 an edge in the paint at the PGH MI College Tour. She muscled through contact to score at the rim, drove hard to the basket, finished well in traffic off two feet, was active on the boards, and worked hard on the defensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1248180"],"_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-69dd1a8e2a08f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madason is an athletic guard with a compact, muscular build, scrappy defensive presence, and an explosive downhill burst off the dribble. She pressured opposing guards and deflected passes on the perimeter. Madason swiped the ball away to score a breakaway bucket, went by a defender using a shifty crossover dribble for a layup, and showed her accuracy in the mid-range. She left a lasting impression with Michigan Goonies 16U E40 at the PGH MI College Tour. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1188187"],"_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":1825900,"_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-69dd1a8e2a0e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lily was on my list of potential breakouts coming into the PGH MI College Tour, and she delivered a knockout performance for Michigan Goonies 16U E40. Lily accelerated up the sideline, put her defender in a blender with a shifty inside-out dribble, then finished a tough, contested finish. She switched hands confidently in the open court, scanning the floor as she pushed the tempo. Lily crashed the glass to secure multiple offensive rebounds and showed her confidence as a perimeter threat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["982125"],"_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":1825892,"_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-69dd1a8e2a139"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Delaney was a preseason pick of mine to have a breakout sophomore campaign for Midland Dow, and that's exactly what she did for the Chargers. Delaney had a great opening AAU weekend with Mystics 16U S40 Metz. She was dialed in from downtown, ripping the nets with her three-point accuracy from multiple spots, including a deep triple from the wing. Delaney changed hands comfortably to create space off the dribble, distributed the ball effectively to open teammates, and moved her feet quickly to apply pressure on the defensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["982098"],"_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":1825903,"_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-69dd1a8e2a18c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nicole had a breakout performance for Mystics 16U S40 Metz at the PGH MI College Tour. Her shifty ball-handling, aggressive drives, and lights-out shooting from the perimeter caught my attention. Nicole created an open lane with a quick double-crossover move up top, blew by her defender, and finished with a layup. She drilled open threes with a confident follow-through from the corners and was an effective facilitator.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->