Dakotas Top 250: All-Handles Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which prospects displayed the best ball-handling skill set at the PGH Dakotas Top 250? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='342171' first='Addison' last='Sage'] <strong>- 5'3 PG 2026 - Thompson - </strong>Adison easily displayed the best ball-handling repertoire at the event. She's an elite as a ball-handler as you'll find. This allows her to be a top-notch passer as well. Having a tight handle on the ball translates to many other important skills a prospect needs to develop. She had a left-to-right behind the back wrap-around move. It's impressive to have such an advanced handle for such a young prospect. On a side note, Addison seems to be growing and maturing physically. She was smaller a year ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":527683,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/10/24-Addison-Sage-297x300.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-527683"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='342456' first='Jenna' last='Miller'] <strong>- 5'6 G 2026 - Dell Rapids - </strong>Jenna is well-respected in the scouting world because she clearly has a passion for improving her game and putting in time. It's shown in her ball-handling ability. She can pull-up and shoot accurately off the bounce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":527667,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/10/7-Jenna-Miller-243x300.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-527667"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='375940' first='Logan' last='Smidt'] <strong>- 5'8 G 2025 - Brooking -</strong> Logan played more of a 2-guard at the event, but she is a pure point guard as well. Logan will have a huge scoring season for Brookings, especially with Wilson transferring nearly 14 ppg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":531105,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/10/3AC85A6A-8360-47F3-9DA0-722D4C1C1873-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-531105"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='421636' first='Alyvia' last='Padgett'] <strong>- 5'7 PG 2026 - Brandon Valley - </strong>Alyvia is a D1 prospect that showed a strong and efficient handle on the ball. She handles the ball with strength and using her built frame as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":527700,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/10/36-Alyvia-Padgett-244x300.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-527700"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='528170' first='Brinley' last='Altenburg'] <strong>- 5'8 G 2027 - Sioux Falls Jefferson </strong>- Brinley was a late add and she showed a very skilled left-handed handle to become a threat as an off-dribble shooter and scorer and driver. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='343332' first='Sloane' last='Keszler'] <strong>- 5'6 PG 2025 - St. Thomas More - </strong>Sloane has always had handles, and she showed surprising scoring and playmaking ability off the dribble. One of the top five in terms of raising their stock. St. Thomas More (STM) should love her development as more of a significant threat offensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":527670,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/10/10-Sloane-Keszler-200x300.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-527670"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='218143' first='Mia' last='Berryhill'] <strong>- 5'8 PG 2024 - Bismarck Legacy - </strong>Mia was showing some fancy moves and was also handling to get by her defender or to have a handle on the ball that allows her to create on her own. She has a slick crossover that she can perform quickly in a series. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":527709,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/10/43-Mia-Berryhill-263x300.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-527709"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='240173' first='Ashton' last='Safranski'] <strong>- 5'6 PG 2024 - Fargo Davies - </strong>Ashton has a special handle on the ball in terms of playing multiple speeds and controlling pace and attacking her defender in a timely fashion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":527699,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/10/35-Ashton-Safranski-300x276.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-527699"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='362859' first='Olowan' last='(Lolo) Carlow'] <strong>- 5'7 PG 2024 - Red Cloud -</strong> Lolo had a large variety of ball-handling moves and she can perform most moves with the ball. A little flashy, but who doesn't appreciate that a little?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":527675,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/10/16-Lolo-Olowan-Waste-Winyan-Carlow-300x289.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-527675"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='211416' first='Teagan' last='Bosche'] <strong>- 5'3 PG 2023 - Jamestown - </strong>Teagan is a smaller guard who was skilled with the ball, that displayed quickness to attack gaps within the defense. Her quickness stood out in a clear manner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":527685,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/10/26-Teagan-Bosche-283x300.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-527685"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='527479' first='Mya' last='Kochuten'] <strong>- 5'6 G 2025 - Spearfish - </strong>Mya's elite handle on the ball allowed her to get off any shot she wanted, whenever she wanted. She didn't need any screens to get her shot off or rely on steady ball movement. Elite prospects need to be able to create on their own. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":528134,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/10/811F2965-17A8-4E53-8391-DFD1C4F16ADE-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-528134"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='525673' first='Melina' last='Snoozy'] <strong>- 5'10 G/wing 2027 - </strong>The eighth grader has handles based on her position, size, and age. She can go between her legs and back on the move, and in a series. Has D1 offers based off of her size and skill set. A future all-state prospect and will be talked about heavily.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":527728,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/10/52-Melina-Snoozy-223x300.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-527728"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->