Extravaganza Saturday AM 15U Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PGH Extravaganza has been full of quality prospects this weekend, as I enjoyed a day of 15U hoops at the Illinois Basketball Academy. Here is a look at some of the players who caught my eye.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming up will be the Saturday evening standouts, the GameChanger 14U standouts and the all-tournament teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='640908' first='Jenna' last='Reed'] - [program_tooltip program_id='715756' first='Rice' last='Basketball Academy'] 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":663829,"width":803,"height":803,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/21B3EBA4-C442-43E9-964A-A60046EDAE0C.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-663829" width="803" height="803" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has quick hands and can defend multiple positions. I really like how scrappy she is. She's always around the ball and makes plays with good basketball IQ. Strong finisher through contact.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lamara Brown - [program_tooltip program_id='714232' first='Pink' last='Elite'] 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":663830,"width":804,"height":804,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/E78B0BCD-D9BB-48DF-AF5C-BAB042F80DA0.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-663830" width="804" height="804" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good pull up jumper with range, can knock them down behind the arc. Also has a good move to the rim, solid finisher in traffic. Good athleticism that she uses to get the advantage on her opponent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='640900' first='Reagan' last='Gray'] - [program_tooltip program_id='715756' first='Rice' last='Basketball Academy'] 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":663831,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/67F32F18-618B-428C-8306-7450B3A594A1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-663831" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She has really good court vision and makes the right decisions with the ball. Can thread the needle in the paint to find the open player for the easy shot. Moves well without the basketball and has a very solid court sense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Olivia Gehrke - [program_tooltip program_id='715556' first='Illinois' last='Dream'] 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Solid on ball defender, and can knock the ball loose with good body control to take the ball coast to coast under pressure and get to the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aubrey Birmingham - [program_tooltip program_id='715556' first='Illinois' last='Dream'] 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does a nice job from the point spot, able to change directions and alter her speed to the style of the game. Has a good first step, and can create a play. Not afraid to let the ball fly from deep range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Grace Bowie - [program_tooltip program_id='712517' first='Full' last='Package'] 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":663832,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/395583BE-6F32-4026-83A9-1C6270A7533E.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-663832" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good size, moves well with good footwork. Doesn't give an inch when she's on the floor no matter who her opponent is. Still looks like she is working to develop a consistent offensive game but did some nice things with the ball.&nbsp; Solid post defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kiah Simpson - My Sister's Keeper 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":663833,"width":803,"height":803,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/F3EB2488-4016-4A59-85D1-DA2E49359467.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-663833" width="803" height="803" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very explosive step, she can lul you to sleep, and then explode past you for the layup. Strong passer, distributes the ball well. Can let it fly from the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>McKenna Cooley - My Sister's Keeper 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":663834,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/98F81AE6-D020-4819-8741-B1731610CCE6.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-663834" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and athletic, elevates well off the ground and can knock down shot against the defender. She can score in all three facets of the game. Solid on ball defender with quick hands and a good read.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cambria Carlino - D.F. Elite Blue 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":663835,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/60A0D4C1-5956-40C2-8A32-EACD34DD37D8.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-663835" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She just gets the job done, scrappy guard who has quick hands and uses them to get an advantage for her team. Good handles and she can read the floor well. I like this lefties game! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->