PGH East Region Finals Standouts: 17U CT Lady Canes

<!-- 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 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":["1863252"],"_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>Morgan is a scorer who plays with pace and purpose. She gets up and down the floor in a hurry, loves to run the break, and attacks the basket with athleticism and confidence. Has solid shooting mechanics, good lift, and has range from the elbow and perimeter. Good defender and active rebounder who creates a lot of turnovers on the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1222997"],"_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>Ford is a true floor general who makes everything go. She sees the lanes before they open, distributes with ease, and can make every pass look effortless. She loves to push the pace and is fearless going to the basket. Good mechanics on her shot, gets lift, clean follow-through, and has some range to make you pay. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591982"],"_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>Horne is an athletic big with polished footwork and a versatile game on both ends of the floor. She likes to play out of the high post, can put it on the floor and attack, and has some range to stretch the defense. On the glass, she plays with good instincts, and times her blocks well. She can turn that defense into offense and runs the floor well in transition, looking to get rewarded on the break. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1851319"],"_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">Jackson is an athletic combo guard/wing who can play on or off the ball, reads the lanes well, and has the patience and shiftiness to find her spot and attack the basket. A three-level scorer who is gaining more confidence with more reps. Has good shooting mechanics and fluid release. Defensively, she's quick laterally, contests shots, and doesn't give opponents room to get comfortable. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1852689"],"_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">Buckley is a physical presence who rebounds, protects the basket, and has the footwork to find her shots or bully her way to the basket and finish with the hook. Plays well in motion offense, rolls hard off screens, dives to the basket, and always gives her team an option. Brings a physicality to her game, has vision as a passer, and makes the right read. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->