River City Run 16U Standouts- Part 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the GameChangers story and all-tournament team yet to come, here is a final look at some of the players who stood out this weekend in Louisville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='748693' first='London' last='Johnson'] - [program_tooltip program_id='713922' first='United' last='Family 3SSB'] 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This was the first time I have ever seen her play, and the Ohio baller does a great job in the passing lanes. Her length is difficult to throw over top of. Can defend and turn opportunities in the points for her team. Runs the floor well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='470577' first='Sharon' last='Riis'] - [program_tooltip program_id='715843' first='Kentucky' last='Elite'] 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elevates well when she penetrates to the rim, can knock down the short jumper. Showed very good athleticism and good lateral movement defensively. Active hands and could pressure the ball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='655457' first='Rowan' last='Radaszewski'] - [program_tooltip program_id='715843' first='Kentucky' last='Elite'] 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long athletic player with good hands and can run the floor well. Finishes at the rim and can defend. Does a good job in the flow of the game. Blocks shots, and defends the rim. Playing on a sore ankle but battled through it this weekend.  Sealed the 1:30 game with late throws. <em>(feature photo above)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Emily Lockman - Harbor Impact 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The very first thing that caught my attention with this player was just her effort that she gave on the floor . I love her intensity, and hard work. Smart Basketball IQ with good handles and moves well. Can explode into the paint and get to the rim. Can also knock down the shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Megan Wurster - Harbor Impact 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and lengthy, can handle the ball well. Has active hands, can anticipates the game well. Can run the break and distribute. Displayed some good offensive skills with the ability to explode to the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Madelyn Curtsinger Louisville Aces 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skilled and attacks the rim. Rebounds well.  Goes downhill, can take it strong to the rim to score. Strong physical kid who isn't faired to mix it up. Can score also from the midrange. Gives a lot of great effort for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Raeann Nix - Louisville Aces 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hit some big shots from deep range, and could get to the rim in transition. Sees the floor well, can make the outlet pass. I liked her skillset as they put together a solid game on Sunday morning. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Natalie Smith- [program_tooltip program_id='790618' first='Arctic' last='Rush'] 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong physical kid who perform well at the rim. She works very hard and is always around the ball. Plays good on the defense. Can put the ball on the floor and play downhill, also solid from the free throw line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='780845' first='Sophie' last='Adkins']- [program_tooltip program_id='790618' first='Arctic' last='Rush'] 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Handles the ball well and can play at different speeds. Can push the ball and transition and uses her long athletic frame defensively to be able to guard different positions on the floor. Can explode to the rim and has a smooth finish. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->