PGH Midwest Extravaganza: More Impact-Makers At 16U

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five impact-makers from the 16U level this past weekend at the Midwest Extravaganza. Check them out while you have a chance!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1280503"],"_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-6a14df4155a58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There is a lot to like out of [player_tooltip player_id='1280503' first='Julissa' last='Olague'] of Edom Elite 16U as a SG/CG. Olague is one of those that might not kill you with fancy moves but with hard work and fundamentals. She is always the hardest working individual on the floor and that says something to her character. She knows that as long as she stays consistent in her effort, she is going to standout in one way or another when it boils down to it. Sometimes you can tell when someone is dedicated enough to make it to the next level and this is one of those situations. As long as Olague stays in love with the process of getting better, she is going to be a hell of a college hooper one day with some program out there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1503232"],"_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-6a14df4155b00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1503232' first='Elizabeth' last='Adedigba'] was one of the most consistent hoopers that we saw over the last couple of days at the 16U level. Adedigba started things off on fire on Saturday morning while helping her team to an overtime win. It was a messy battle between two programs but [program_tooltip program_id='1822453' first='DUT' last='Academy'] 16U came out on top by scoring during OT than holding the opposition to O points the rest of the way. Adedigba had a major hand in this W and from there, she built herself another impressive weekend as a whole, finishing things off strong all the way through on Sunday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["875270"],"_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-6a14df4155b58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">There were several prospects at the guard position that stood out at our PGH Midwest Extravaganza. Among the group of those guards was [player_tooltip player_id='875270' first='Elin' last='Hindman'] of St. Laurence High School and [program_tooltip program_id='1736700' first='Midwest' last='Magic'] 16U. Hindman kept things on lock as her team's SG this weekend. She stood out as someone that could score from all three offensive levels and she understands the mental side of the game at such a high rate that those two factors combined for an unfair advantage at times. It helps score, get to her spots, and assist others when those opportunities present themselves. The [program_tooltip program_id='1736700' first='Midwest' last='Magic'] group has some kids that can GO. If they play their cards right the right of this AAU season, they will love where their season ends up when they finally call it a day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["974055"],"_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-6a14df4155bad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Electric. Lightning in a bottle. A consistent game-impactor. These are a few terms or phrases you could use to describe [player_tooltip player_id='974055' first='Lya' last='Phuong'] of [program_tooltip program_id='1822453' first='DUT' last='Academy'] 16U. Phuong isn't the tallest prospect but she makes up for that with her positive energy and play making ability when the time is right. She has a good feel for things when the ball is in her position and she is always on the move, making herself a tough guard for opponents that might try to get in her way. If you are looking for someone that brings it every time she laces up her kicks, look no further. Phuong was a difference maker this weekend in more than one contest and I'm sure that will be a consistent theme moving forward for this [program_tooltip program_id='1822453' first='DUT' last='Academy'] 16U group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["968953"],"_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-6a14df4155c19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">N.Y. was another individual at this event who did whatever her team asked of her as a CG/SF. Reddington moved all around the floor and stepped up with whatever her team needed in that given moment. She is the type that doesn't need the ball to necessarily produce on the offensive end. She moves well enough and cuts when her defender falls asleep, which leads to some easy buckets behind the teeth of the defense. Defensively, she is ready for any challenge. She is at her best when she has to deal with another CG but that doesn't mean she won't step up and attempt whatever is put in her way. EDOM Elite has some nice pieces on the roster. If they keep working, who knows where they might end up one day. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->