Duel For The Dynasty: 17U All Tournament 1st Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I really appreciate all of the teams that took the time to upload rosters; most of them were non-erroneous, and since I was covering 27 teams in the division, my focus has and will always be to observe talent, so having the correct information in front of me makes what I do easier, so here are my first 5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["899514"],"_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-69f9dcd1e57e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Monroe continues to elevate her game, and how can I put this, <strong>"her ceiling has no roof"</strong> and after her falling into my Tip Sheet waiting to happen group, <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/brooklyn-monroe/">see evaluations here </a></em></strong>she has taken her game to yet another level. One play in particular dropped the mic, well, my clipboard, as the clock was winding down, she knew where she was on the court and dropped a step back for 3 at the buzzer. Her midrange has gotten even better, so has her court vision, but she makes those around her better, which is something you can't teach</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1819499"],"_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-69f9dcd1e5822"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kapena left a lasting first impression, so just to make sure I wasn't seeing a mirage, I had a double-take, so let me start with she's explosive off the dribble and gets by the defender with ease to finish, after contact included. Her pull-up jumper, as well as her<strong> "stop and pop" </strong>in transition, was among the best at the event. She saw the floor, and her<strong> "on the ball"</strong> pressure on defense was solid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1830419"],"_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-69f9dcd1e5845"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Soukup is a <strong>"long and athletic"</strong> guard who showed me she could find ways to put the ball in the basket. She went baseline to score multiple times, even gave me the reverse layup after contact, but she also attacked from, well, everywhere, nice body control on her finishes. Her pull-up jumper was smooth as she dropped it with a hand in her face, and she rebounded and handled the ball afterward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1216419"],"_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-69f9dcd1e5866"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mathis sold me while I was watching a playoff game via<strong> LIVESTREAM </strong>a few years ago<strong>, </strong>and <strong>@playerrimedies</strong> has also acknowledged what she brings to the table <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/player/janiyah-mathis/">see evaluations here, </a></em></strong>but peep this, the table hasn't been set since she's also<strong> "long and athletic" </strong>and showing she can play multiple positions well. I enjoyed seeing her rebound and go<strong> "coast to coast" </strong>to score, yet her court vision in transition was very nice. She played solid defense, scored from midrange, and around the basket </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1811700"],"_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-69f9dcd1e588f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilson left me with a lasting first impression a few weeks ago <strong><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/04/17u-division-just-did-it-players-the-shootout-dallas/">see evauation here </a></em></strong>and seeing her give me all that and then some had me smiling. She's a perfect example of the abundance of talented players in Texas I haven't seen and watching her show she could control a game from either end was huge. Her defense was tough, she played the passing lane numerous times but seeing her elevate to drop the jumper or score around the basket was special</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->