PGH East Region Finals: 16U Sunday Standouts 

<!-- 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 15U 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":["1810713"],"_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>Cruz is a shooter who is always hunting to find a way to get her shot off. Her mid-range pull-up is smooth, her mechanics are clean, and she has the range to hurt you from the perimeter. She has the handle to get downhill, push the pace, and facilitate for teammates when the defense collapses. Defensively, she's active and competitive, looking for deflections and making guards work on the perimeter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1810038"],"_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>Bosley is a hooper, plain and simple. One of the best players on the floor all weekend and genuinely fun to watch. There were moments where she left you shaking your head, wondering how she did that. Lightning quick, three-level scorer with clean mechanics, and the kind of feel for the game that can't be taught. She loves to push the pace and run the break, is always looking to set teammates up, and always makes the right read. Confident, composed, and a real leader for her team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1810509"],"_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>Plummer is a rim protector who can drive from the high post, has enough handle to get by defenders, and once she gets downhill, she's nearly impossible to stop. Smooth, fluid mechanics with good lift on her shot make her a threat at every level. Has good athleticism and versatility with her skillset. She rebounds, looking to start the break, and can run the floor, looking to get rewarded. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1579083"],"_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-6a231eb24f0b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Saunders is a do-it-all dynamo who sets the tone from the opening tip. On defense, she's tough, physical, and makes every offensive player earn it. On the other end, she pushes the pace, attacks the basket, and has the mechanics and quick release to knock it down from the perimeter when given space or when she pulls up. Athletic, competitive, and the kind of player whose energy is contagious.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1858605"],"_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-6a231eb24f129"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hall was fearless on both ends and equally dangerous on each. Never takes a play off. She can shoot, drive, and pass, which uses her speed to create problems. She can take it coast to coast when she sees the opening to the rack, or for a drop-off. Defensively, she plays tough one-on-one defense, contests shots, and stays locked on her assignment. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1852590"],"_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-6a28045953817"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holiskey was absolutely dominant on Sunday, and it's not an overstatement. Handled the ball-handling responsibilities all day and ran the show like she's been doing it her entire life. On the offensive end, she is a walking bucket. There were multiple possessions where she left me shaking my head, wondering how she did that. Silky smooth mechanics, gets good jump, and lets it fly with complete confidence. Her handle is elite, can create separation on the perimeter, gets to the basket, finds her mid-range spots, and slashes with an explosiveness that makes her nearly impossible to contain. Once she jumps to the ball on defense, it's a wrap, she's taking it the other way. A great rebounder who battles in the paint and plays with a physicality that shows up on both ends. Defensively, she was equally dominant, played every possession to the final whistle, shut down their best player, and swatted shots almost every time someone dared to bring it into her airspace. As complete a performance as you'll see.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Taylor Lamberson ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mountain Ridge","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a280459538da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lamberson runs the break hard, attacks before defenses can set, and plays swarming defense that creates opportunities the other way. Has great mechanics and a quick release as a shooter, the handle and vision to facilitate, and the ability to slash and create her own shot when needed. Her touch around the basket is soft and reliable. Holiskey and Lamberson played off each other beautifully, and when they were rolling together, the defense had no answers.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->