PGH East Region Finals: 16U Sunday Gamechangers 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PGH East Region Finals hit Long Island this weekend, and the Northeast's best came ready to compete. Bragging rights were on the line, and the talent on display made it clear why this region doesn't sleep. Let's take a look at some of the 16U players who had themself a day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>By Josh Ebrahim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1863777"],"_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-6a1e62433e1d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Donahue is a true floor general who controls the tempo and makes the right play every time. She pushes the pace, thrives off ball screens, and can hurt you slashing to the basket, pulling up for a jumper, or knocking it down from the perimeter. Has good shooting mechanics and a quick release that gives defenders no chance. Good feel for the game, plays with a never-ending motor, and makes everyone around her better. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1863786"],"_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-6a1ec15a5cdfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ferrero is a physical, athletic guard with a natural feel for the game that you can't coach. She's a three-level scorer, can get to the rim, hits the mid-range, and can knock it down from the arc, and does it with balance and a handle that keeps defenders off balance. She loves to create fastbreak opportunities all game, turning defense into offense with active hands and sharp instincts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278648"],"_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-6a1ec15a5ce56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Olesh was the standout on Sunday. She can do it all. Plays an old school, physical style of basketball with great footwork in the paint and an array of moves that keep defenders off balance. Gets to the basket from the high post, rolls hard off screens, and has the mechanics to step out and shoot it from the perimeter. On the defensive end, she protects the paint with physicality. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1803043"],"_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-6a1ec15a5ce8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knowlton is a playmaker and disruptor who impacts the game in every way. She can slash to the basket, battle in the paint, and has the range and mechanics to knock down perimeter shots. Her feel for the game is evident. She makes the right play, creates for herself and others, and brings a physicality that sets the tone. Defensively, she's impactful, times her jumps, quick laterally, contests shots, and doesn't give up space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1789583"],"_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-6a1ec15a5cebd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">King was one of the best players on the floor Sunday. An elite point guard who can do everything. She scores at will, sets teammates up, and plays with a handle and change of direction that makes defenders look lost. Explosive off the jump, great balance finding lanes to the basket, and mechanics with lift on her shot that make her nearly unguardable from multiple levels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->