2028 AAU State Championships: Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] EYBL captured the 10th grade AAU State Championships on Sunday. Here is our Prep Girls Hoops Most Valuable Player and 10 top performers. Selections were made solely from teams that made the final four.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>MOST VALUABLE PLAYER</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1004420' first='Rylee' last='Seavert'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] EYBL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holding down the paint for [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] EYBL all weekend long, Seavert (pictured above) gave one of the most complete performances we saw at this year's AAU State Tournament. Standing at 6'1 with a solid, muscular frame, the Fargo Shanley sophomore is a true post player with a wide array of guard skills. Rylee is light on her feet, can handle the ball as well as most guards, and is one of the best passers we've seen on the AAU circuit this summer. She anticipates where her teammates will be, makes great reads on the defense, and has a true knack for threading the needle on the back door passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a deep bag of tricks in the paint, and a soft touch at the rim, Seavert excels at scoring with her back to the basket. The [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] post has a strong lower body and holds her space around the rim, allowing her to maintain her balance even with contact from the defense. Rylee has plenty of range on her shot as well, allowing her to be a scoring threat from multiple areas on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In Sunday's championship matchup against [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] UAA, Seavert led [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] in scoring with 16 points, racked up numerous rebounds and assists, and was a major difference maker on the defensive end. Thanks to her quick lateral movement, high basketball IQ, and ability to alter shots without fouling, Rylee generated key stops down the stretch, allowing [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] to capture the championship title.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>THE TOP 5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='969855' first='AnnaClaire' last='Bugbee'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] EYBL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bugbee was a threat in the paint for [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] all weekend long. Standing at 6-foot-2 with some serious strength, the [program_tooltip program_id='712656' first='Mandan' last=''], North Dakota forward brought plenty of intensity and physicality on the defensive end. From her sheer dominance on the boards to her demonstrative blocks around the rim, AnnaClaire's defense was a major asset for her team. She brought her A-game on offense too. Bugbee scored 42 points at the State Tournament, including 12 points in Sunday's championship matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='908286' first='Lauren' last='Robison'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] EYBL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robison came up big for [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] in Sunday's championship game. The 5'8 guard from Lakeville North looked for her shot early, setting the tone on the offensive end. A known sharpshooter, Lauren knocked down four triples on Sunday. In addition to her scoring Robison came in clutch as perimeter defender. With quick closeouts and the ability to anticipate passes, Lauren helped the EYBL squad secure their second consecutive D1 championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='555488' first='Lakyn' last='Donnelly'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] UAA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lightning quick and remarkably crafty with the ball in her hands, Donnelly led the way for the Fury all weekend. A true three-level scorer, Lakyn hit shots from all over the floor, including nine made buckets from beyond the arc. She finished the weekend with 59 points in four games, and was second in scoring in D1. The 5'6 guard was a defensive threat for the Fury as well. Using her fast lateral movement and active hands, Donnelly helped lock down the perimeter on numerous occasions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='644896' first='Logan' last='Miller'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] UAA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As one of the premier post prospects in the state, it's no surprise that Miller was at the top of her game at the AAU State Tournament. The Andover sophomore was a matchup nightmare for the majority of her opponents, most of whom simply could not contend with her sheer size and strength. Logan put up some big numbers down low, scoring 54 points for the Fury over the course of the weekend. She finished 5th among all scorers in the Division 1 bracket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='716527' first='Ashna' last='Ramlall'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] UAA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ramlall has been a consistent top performer for the Fury for a number of years now. The 5'10 guard is a natural scorer, with a particular knack for hitting shots from long range. Ashna showed off her usual shooting prowess at this year's AAU State Tournament with seven triples over the weekend, but looked for openings at the rim just as often. The Rosemount sophomore finished with 43 points in four games.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>THE NEXT 5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='644898' first='Ally' last='Moore'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] EYBL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A steady floor general and high-level distributor, Moore was her typical self at this year's AAU State Tournament. The Orono sophomore played with an infectious work ethic on both ends of the floor, fueling her team on the road to their second consecutive championship. On offense, Ally let the offense come to her. She took smart shots from the outside, found opportunities to get to the rim, and didn't force shots when the defense closed in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='923286' first='Ashlee' last='Wilson'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] UAA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A recent addition for the [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'], Wilson is playing up two years for the 2028 UAA squad. The dynamic combo guard from Hill-Murray made her debut for the team at the AAU State Prelims, scoring 43 points in four games. At the State Tournament she topped that number with 44 points, including a 19-point semifinal performance against [program_tooltip program_id='712699' first='Minnesota' last='Rise'] Hulke. A high-level athlete and an elite scorer, Ashlee is one of the premier 2030 prospects in the country. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='918684' first='Quinn' last='Kemper'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712687' first='Minnesota' last='Fury'] UAA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kemper got it done on both ends of the floor over the weekend, coming up with big defensive plays and timely buckets for the Fury UAA squad. The 5'10 combo guard got to the rim early and often, blowing by defenders and finishing through contact at the rim. On defense Quinn was a pest on the perimeter. Playing with a high degree of intensity on the ball, the Edina sophomore got deflections, forced turnovers, and generated stops for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='991231' first='Danika' last='Shindelar'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712699' first='Minnesota' last='Rise'] Hulke</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've seen Shindelar take her game to new heights over the past 6 months. First taking on a bigger role for Stewartville over the winter and now running the show for [program_tooltip program_id='712699' first='Minnesota' last='Rise'] Hulke this spring. At the AAU State Tournament, the 5'11 guard made smart decisions with the ball in her hands, facilitated passes to her teammates, and was a scoring threat at all three levels. Danika finished fourth in scoring in D1 with 57 points, hitting double figures in every contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='897889' first='Madilynn' last='Bell'] – [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] EYCL Metro</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bell's game has taken a big leap in the past year. The 6'3 forward from Lakeville North has grown taller, gotten stronger, and looks more confident with each passing month. Currently in her first season with [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'], Madilynn has begun to stretch the floor. The EYCL Metro standout is spending more time out on the perimeter, and gradually adding range to her shot. Bell led her team in scoring over the weekend, with an average of 12.5 points per contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->