PGH Victory Region Recap- 15U Standouts Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A final look at some of the 15U players who played well on the circuit this season that I had the chance to see in person. Tomorrow a story focused on the 14U kids who I saw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Allie DeMassimino, [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] Silver</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her court vision is stellar and showed tremendous leadership during the game I got to see. One of the things she does well is to find the right player for the right shot. Distributes the ball and has good court sense around her. She can play very good on-ball defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='539711' first='Kylie' last='Geiser'], [program_tooltip program_id='712435' first='Buckeye' last='State Blast'] Silver</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is truly a gem at the point guard spot doing exactly what a good point guard does, distributes the ball. She has great court vision and makes good decisions from the PG spot. Active hands and good footwork allows her to the pressure on her opponent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='481380' first='Grace' last='Krahl'], [program_tooltip program_id='715756' first='Rice' last='Basketball Academy'] 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":483250,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/08/Grace-Krahl3-scaled.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-483250" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bigtime scorer and one of her biggest attributes is scoring from behind the arc. A good catch-and-shoot player and she gives great effort, playing with intensity and energy. Defensively she can anticipate things well and has great vision of the court to distribute the ball. Able to handle the boards. <em>(feature photo above)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aubrey Birmingham, [program_tooltip program_id='715556' first='Illinois' last='Dream']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As you can probably tell, the point guards were solid this season on the circuit, and Aubrey is another one who caught my eye with her strong play. She does a.nice job changing directions and plays the game according to the circumstances. She has a good step to the rim and can finish, or step out and drop a shot from behind th arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Makenna Suchy, [program_tooltip program_id='712517' first='Full' last='Package'] Black 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This multi-position player can help her team in a variety of ways. Defensively, she reads the game well and can anticipate where to be. She moves well, gets rid of the ball and can get into position to receive the return pass for the score. Plays with a lot of energy, high motor and has a good basketball IQ. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alana Myles, My Sister's Keeper</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":653431,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/IMG_1584-crop-2946x1934-1683666205.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-653431" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Part of what turned out to be an incredibly talented team, Alana has a great touch out on the perimeter, but that isn't the only place she can hurt you. Able to put the ball on the floor and play downhill to score at the rim. She has good footwork in the paint and does a great job closer to the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>McKenna Cooley, My Sister's Keeper</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":692111,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/IMG_2090-crop-3648x2396-1688542961.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-692111" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKenna uses her length to elevate off the ground well and can knock down the shot in the paint. Athletic and can beat you in every way, offensively, defensively and in transition. Does a solid job defensively with active hands and seems to know what is going to happen. Around the ball and is a consistent player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->