Tree of Hope EYBL – North Tartan Meltdown Champions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The team from Washington was clicking on all cylinders in Minnesota at the AAU finals. They won the 17U platinum championship winning all five of their games. Featuring some of the best players in the state, including Prep Girls Hoops WA class of 2024 #1 ranked [player_tooltip player_id='279612' first='Katie' last='Fiso'], and #2 ranked [player_tooltip player_id='281968' first='Devin' last='Coppinger']. It was class of 2026 #1 [player_tooltip player_id='317132' first='Brooklynn' last='Haywood'] who would come away with the tournament MVP. She averaged 26 points per game in the final four, including a 31 point effort. Fiso was all tournament honorable mention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of the ways TOH finished as champions, along with some of the players who had their way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Tough man to man defense - [player_tooltip player_id='301060' first='Kiara' last='Stone'] [player_tooltip player_id='391868' first='Jayda' last='Lewis'] [player_tooltip player_id='281968' first='Devin' last='Coppinger']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> *Steals for layups [player_tooltip player_id='281968' first='Devin' last='Coppinger'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Layups off of high ball screen action and pick and roll, or slip screens. [player_tooltip player_id='279612' first='Katie' last='Fiso']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> *Three balls [player_tooltip player_id='317132' first='Brooklynn' last='Haywood'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Bucket getters [player_tooltip player_id='317132' first='Brooklynn' last='Haywood'] [player_tooltip player_id='279612' first='Katie' last='Fiso'] [player_tooltip player_id='281968' first='Devin' last='Coppinger']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> *Tough to the bucket in the paint [player_tooltip player_id='391868' first='Jayda' last='Lewis'] <strong>Linda Nduka</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='279612' first='Katie' last='Fiso'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Coach on the floor [player_tooltip player_id='279612' first='Katie' last='Fiso'] [player_tooltip player_id='281968' first='Devin' last='Coppinger'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>My top 4 TOH players from the tournament</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["317132"],"_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_0_evaluation":"Brooklynn is not only elite level skilled but she's a gamer. She isn't afraid of the moment, which she backed up, being named the tournament MVP. She came up big in the final two games when it counted. She is a player who has put in the time to be ready for these moments. Brooklynn is an elite shooter, but her ability to score on all levels with too many moves to name makes her the complete player she is. It is clear that she has practiced hard, you don't get that level of skill without countless hours in the gym. It was nice to see her rewarded for the hard work. More to come for her as she has three years of high school basketball left to play. She is the youngest player on the TOH EYBL team. 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She didn't run the point most of the time in this tournament. She set up at the high post and worked through the offense to get some easy baskets off of screen action. The other TOH player recognized on the all tournament team. She was an honorable mention pick.rn","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["281968"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Devin was great on defense with ball pressure and steals for buckets. She has a game that looks smooth in every aspect. She is tough in the mid-range, hit threes, and always seems to make good decisions with the ball in her hands. She didn't miss many shots, make many mistakes and is an elite talented scoring guard from all levels. She is quick, strong, and fast. She can fit into any role you need, which makes her a special player in a lot of ways.rn","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["391868"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Jayda did a lot of the ball handling and getting the team into the offense. She has blow by speed and quickness. She is a top on ball defender for TOH. She will hit the open three, and can get into the lane with the quickness to create. 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