PGH Duel for the Dynasty: 14U All-Tournament Second Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Girls Hoops Duel for the Dynasty tournament was held on May 6-7th in Fort Worth, TX. Where top teams and players met to compete for some good'ole competitive basketball. The following players showcased their skills and impressed on the court, earning a spot on the All-Tournament Second Team in the 14U division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 Berkley Smith | 5'5” / SG | [program_tooltip program_id='715168' first='True' last='Texas Hoops'] 2028 National #13 </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Active guard on both ends of the floor. Defensively she displays quick instincts and awareness for steals, deflections and loose ball opportunities. She has a high-basketball IQ and sets the pace for the offense - getting her teammates involved. Natural shooter - showcased her range and consistency from 3-point range. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='1302399' first='Hope' last='Lind'] | 5'3 / G | [program_tooltip program_id='712766' first='Texas' last='Platinum'] 2027 Lane</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quick guard that seems to be in the right place at the right time. She is a ready shooter that can catch fire if left open. She can put the ball on the floor and finish at the rim. The bulk of her points come from being athletic and slashing to the rim. She runs the floor and scores at a high-level in transition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 Marilynn Wilkerson | 6'3” / C | [program_tooltip program_id='712766' first='Texas' last='Platinum'] 2027 Lane</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marilynn is a force to be reckoned with. She has load of potential to dominate at the center position. Her long arms make her a great rim protector, and her size make her an immovable object at the rim. She is strong and showed her strength with the ball in her hands. She also runs the floor pretty good for her size and capitalized on some transition easy opportunities. She has good footwork and when she has position inside, she makes her presence known. Heck of a player, still raw but if she continues to develop - she shows promising signs of a high-level basketball career.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='884220' first='Dahlia' last='Wright'] | 5'5” / PG | [program_tooltip program_id='715911' first='Team' last='Game Changer'] 2027 | #4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dynamic point guard with a lot of good things going for her. The first thing that stands out is her shifty handles and defense. She is able to attack the defense and keep them off balance when guarding her - no chance of stopping her. She plays with her head up and makes the correct play. Her passing ability is strong and she has a high basketball IQ. Defensively she applies maximum pressure and pretty intimidating - active hands and lateral quickness. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2028 Aubrey Green | [program_tooltip program_id='716248' first='Hoopers' last='United'] 2028 | #7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smooth guard with a dynamic finishing ability. Showed that she has good footwork while in the paint and can play through contact. She has quick instincts on the defensive end - knowing where the ball is going to go and reacting on-time for extra possessions. She finds her way to the rim and has a fluid shot from behind the arc. Aubrey is also an underrated shot-blocker!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->