Top Guards Shine at MADE Hoops DMV Clash

The guard play in MADE Hoops DMV Girl's Clash was nothing short of spectacular. On Day 1 at The Catholic University of America, several perimeter players made themselves impossible to ignore. Let's take a closer look at the guards specifically from the DMV area who shined.   Be sure to follow and connect with me on social (<a href="https://x.com/CoachMCrawford" id="https://x.com/CoachMCrawford">X </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themarcuscrawford?igsh=MXZubnZ4OXJ3aWt6aA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr">Instagram</a>) for the latest in girl's hoops!    [player_tooltip player_id='953993' first='Aaliyah' last='Harris'] was the definition of a floor general this weekend. If you weren't locked in, you could miss her impact on the game. She consistently created opportunities for her teammates, keeping her eyes up in transition and delivering accurate passes to set up open looks. In the half court, she sliced up zone defenses manipulating defenders with her vision and time to generate scoring opportunities. While facilitating at a high level, she also found way to score for her self getting transition opportunities from her defense. Aaliyah played with poise and command throughout; traits that define a high-level point guard.     [player_tooltip player_id='1353780' first='Jillian' last='Gross'] got going from beyond the arc the moment the ball tipped. On the very first possession against [program_tooltip program_id='750645' first='Team' last='Melo'] 17U, she came off an elevator screen and knocked down a three, and never looked back. She consistently found way to free herself for perimeter looks with different screens. When chased off the line, she showed the ability to shoot off the dribble as well. Gross is one to watch as the [program_tooltip program_id='825229' first='Lady' last='Shooters'] (MD) continue on in the MADE Hoops Circuit.     Jezelle "GG" Banks put on an absolute show. With the ball in her hands, every possession felt like a highlight waiting to happen. Her ability to anticipate the next action and deliver perfect passes, paired with her three-level scoring ability is special to watch. What separates her, though, is her leadership. On a baseline out-of-bounds play, she was directing teammates into position before quickly delivering a pass for an open look. There's a reason she's regarded as one of the top players in her class. GG is a true floor general in complete control.     Katelyn “KK” Viggiani, remember the name! If you have not heard of her you will soon. Despite playing up two divisions, she gave defenses problems all day with her ability to create. Facing consistent pressure, she used her change of pace and ball screen reads to get into the lane and make plays. When help defenders stepped up, she countered with a soft floater. Viggiani is a developing guard with clear upside and is one to monitor as her game continues to evolve.     Khloe, one of the top guards in her class, made her presence felt on both ends. Defensively, she was active and disruptive, creating multiple deflections and making things difficult for [program_tooltip program_id='715208' first='Elevate' last='Elite']. Off the ball, she showed her value as a perimeter shooter, knocking down catch-and-shoot threes. Playing alongside GG Banks, these two make a special back court. Khloe is a dynamic guard who impacts winning with her energy, defense, and overall skill.     [player_tooltip player_id='943203' first='Corrine' last='James'] lit up the gym with her shooting, plain and simple. In a tough matchup against JSizzle (FL), she was a constant offensive spark. Every time she touched the ball, the defense was on high alert, yet she still created space for her shot. With a quick release, she knocked down multiple step-back threes in the first half, including an and-one from deep. She carried that momentum into the second half, continuing to stretch the defense with her transition three point shooting. James is a true shot-maker for CTAB Elite 17U.     [player_tooltip player_id='1180540' first='Madyson' last='Sanya'] proved to be a high-level scorer, especially when attacking the rim. In the opening game against JSizzle (FL), she capitalized on transition opportunities created by her team's defense, finishing through contact on multiple trips down the floor. In the half court, she used her handle to get downhill and consistently pressure the paint. Madyson's ability to absorb contact and finish makes her a constant scoring threat and player to watch as an up and coming guard.     Naomi Koldobsky set the tone for [program_tooltip program_id='750645' first='Team' last='Melo'] 17U while also showing her ability to create offense for herself. Early on, she pushed the pace and advanced the ball ahead to generate easy scoring opportunities for teammates. As the game progressed, she shifted into scoring mode. Her pace in transition consistently put pressure on the defense, leading to multiple trips to the free throw line. In the half court, she mixed in a reliable floater and used her craft to create space. Naomi plays with a strong feel for when to facilitate and when to take over.

The guard play in MADE Hoops DMV Girl's Clash was nothing short of spectacular. On Day 1 at The Catholic University of America, several perimeter players made themselves impossible to ignore. Let's take a closer look at the guards specifically from the DMV area who shined.