Breakout Players in Kansas City – Southwest Region Finals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saturday's competition at the Southwest Region Final in Kansas City, Kansas, showcased some fantastic individual performances. Competitors from across the region delivered at a high level. Several athletes distinguished themselves with some great moments. Let's dive into some of the names of note.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1589362"],"_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-6a1b9610c4b0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kylynn plays with great effort and heart when she is on the floor. She is a very cerebral player who can provide a little bit of everything for her [program_tooltip program_id='715643' first='Kansas' last='Elite'] club. From sound contests on shots, to sound box outs, Herrman can impact games without registering stats. She also provides an extra ball handler who always plays with eyes up scanning the floor. As a scorer, she can finish in transition, shoot from 3-point range, and finish with touch inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1824331"],"_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-6a1b9610c4bc6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ward is a versatile forward for Hoop Dreams. She can handle the ball well and is not afraid to push pace and start the break. She was the top rebounder for her squad and a major reason why they were able to advance to Sunday's title game. Ward also showed to be a clutch player in the 49-47 win over [program_tooltip program_id='715643' first='Kansas' last='Elite']. She not only wanted the ball inside but was able to convert a much needed free throw to put her team in front late. Harlan has very good touch inside and keeps the ball high when pivoting in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1820688"],"_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-6a1b9610c4c51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Avery helped her Hoop Dreams Elite club advance to Sunday's championship game with very consistent play throughout the day. Toliver hit some big shots against a very good [program_tooltip program_id='715643' first='Kansas' last='Elite'] team. Her toughest shot came off of a change of direction dribble behind the back, before stepping back and hitting from long range. Avery is also an elite ball handler and gives her team a much needed facilitator when she is breaking down opponents. She was one of the top offensive players in the 15U division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1243186"],"_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-6a1b9610c4cd2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Perkins helped her Topeka Phenom squad to some solid performances on Saturday. Aniyah showed a high basketball IQ with her ability to move without the ball. She excelled as a cutter and found space behind the defense against UDA Elite. Perkins is a combo guard that can handle the ball on the perimeter. She showed solid touch and proved to be a three level scorer, leading her team in scoring in the win over UDA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1841566"],"_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-6a1b9610c4d41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lilah competed hard on Saturday. She was able to hit some shots early against Wichita Phenom. Corr does not get discouraged by misses and has good arc on her outside shot. She gives her Longmont Elite team added rebounding despite her 5'2" frame. This is thanks to her effort and persistence. Lilah was also able to force a few turnovers by playing with active hands defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->