Rising 16U Prospects Ready for Brawl at the Palms

The upcoming Brawl at the Palms is expected to feature a strong collection of talent with players bringing a variety of skill sets to the floor. From downhill attacking guards and perimeter shooters to defensive tone-setters and versatile two-way contributors, several prospects have already shown the ability to impact games in different ways throughout the spring. As competition intensifies, these 16-U prospects will look to carry momentum into one of the upcoming showcase events on the grassroots calendar.      [player_tooltip player_id='1258488' first='Audra' last='Davis'] impacts the game with aggression and pressure, attacking downhill. Davis consistently gets into the lane, forces defenses to rotate, and creates offense through penetration and physical play. Her ability to draw fouls and establish tempo early allows her to influence the pace of the game. Combined with her relentless activity level, Davis brings an aggressive edge that can immediately change momentum.     [player_tooltip player_id='400817' first='Londyn' last='Tatum'] brings a polished combination of scoring ability, poise, and athleticism to the game. Tatum thrives as an aggressive creator off the bounce. She utilizes her quickness and explosiveness to create scoring opportunities, while also consistently looking to keep her teammates involved. Tatum displays natural scoring instincts, confidence in the clutch, and the ability to elevate her production under pressure. Her ability to blow by defenders and maneuver into the paint and break down defenses makes her a difficult cover for opponents. Tatum will bring tons of athleticism and production to Wellington to Brawl at the Palms     [player_tooltip player_id='1303521' first='London' last='Handy'] will arrive at the Brawl at the Palms and is expected to continue to show the traits of a guard capable of carrying a larger offensive role. Handy plays with confidence and has the ability to attack the paint and put pressure on a defense. Handy has good speed and can get to the rim off the bounce. At 5'8, Handy has good size and can play through physicality. In previous views of Handy on the court, she showed an ability to play through contact and could finish in traffic. Handy is a composed player who plays well in pressure moments. She has a knack for delivering timely buckets and is evolving into a key leader on the floor. She will be a player to watch at Brawl at the Palms.     [player_tooltip player_id='646521' first='Kelsey' last='Assent'] brings perimeter shot-making and offensive confidence to the floor. The shooting guard can knock down the three from deep range. Assent can string up three-pointers in bunches while also attacking defenders off closeouts. Her range and willingness to shoot with confidence make her a dangerous scoring threat, especially when she gets into rhythm from beyond the arc. Assent's floor-spacing ability and scoring bursts will make her one of the more intriguing perimeter players at the Brawl.     Gabi Mallory has great size from the guard spot and gives her team a strong interior scoring presence with the ability to attack gaps in the defense and convert around the basket. Mallory also flashes the ability to shoot the midrangem from the freethrow line and in. shows toughness operating inside, consistently finding openings against zone defenses and delivering productive scoring stretches during critical moments. Her assertive offensive approach and ability to provide stability in the halfcourt make her an important piece offensively.     [player_tooltip player_id='973912' first='Emily' last='Wilson'] continues to impress with her maturity and steady two-way point guard play. Wilson embraces the responsibility of running the offense while also defending opposing guards full court. Her poise, decision-making, and ability to control tempo stand out, while her midrange scoring and defensive intensity add additional value. Wilson's overall presence impacts winning in subtle but important ways, giving her the reputation of a “quiet storm” type of prospect.     [player_tooltip player_id='934210' first='Kristyonna' last='Harris'] has built her reputation as a defensive-minded player who thrives applying pressure and disrupting offensive rhythm. Harris brings toughness and energy defensively while continuing to show improvement offensively by getting downhill and attacking the basket. As her offensive confidence grows, her ability to contribute on both ends makes her an intriguing player to watch moving forward.

The upcoming Brawl at the Palms is expected to feature a strong collection of talent with players bringing a variety of skill sets to the floor. From downhill attacking guards and perimeter shooters to defensive tone-setters and versatile two-way contributors, several prospects have already shown the ability to impact games in different ways throughout the spring. As competition intensifies, these 16-U prospects will look to carry momentum into one of the upcoming showcase events on the grassroots calendar.