Battle in The Sunflower Saturday 17u Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I enjoyed watching many of the players for the first time this past weekend in Kansas. Ten players on Saturday stood out as the Top Performers in the 17U this past weekend at Battle in the The Sunflower event. My counter part Robert knows these young players and I am guessing maybe even already covered them. I enjoyed covering the 17u group and seeing some new young talent I look forward to now following their high school careers. Tag me with those highlights or videos on X or IG and I will definitely check you out. Good luck rest of summer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[937730],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668be3e3750b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I will go ahead and list her position since it is not in her bio. "Scoring Guard" This young lady can just flat out find ways to score. First off I like lefty guards that can attack the rim which Lanney can do and did it often Saturday. Solid skill set that can shoot the 3 or take the defender to rim. Nice handles that allow her to play the point guard spot as well. Good vision in the open court making nice decisions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They type of player that is very active on both ends of the court. Understands the game defensively and seemed to be in the right spots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["895650"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668be3e37511d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">First time covering Sylvia and this young lady can shoot the 3. The shot is quick and has such a smooth release. The shot is with range and does not need space to shoot. I watched her square up defender 22 feet away and just lifted up for a knock down 3. Great understanding of moving without the ball finding the open spots to fill. A shooter that you better be locating on defense or she will make you pay. On offense she creates gaps for her team mates because she is a player that you can not help off. On ball screens she that type of shooter you need to fight over the top to defend the shot. It made the pick and roll tough to defend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/07/battle-in-the-sunflower-saturday-sharp-shooters/">Saturday Hot Shooters </a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":941004,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Lilly Wyche","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Stonewall ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"CBE Oklahoma","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668be3e3751ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">First time seeing Lilly play and was impressive at the quickness she plays with on offense. Listed as a point guard but her shooting abilities from the outside could allow her to play that combo guard spot. Lock down defender that moves quick lateral and has great hands looking for the steal. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lilly a player that comes from small school in Oklahoma that I think people may be missing out on myself included. She impressed me and I will be looking to see how she does in this upcoming school season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["936077"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668be3e375201"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aysia is on a team that is deep with talent. Aysia being one of those talented players that when I watched just does the little things. What I mean by that she is one of those players that get double digits and you like wow okay. She scores within the flow of the game. It is a putback rebound, backdoor cut or a front court steal for layup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nice handles with control of offense with little to no turnover. Great decisions in transition always looking up the floor resulting in fast break points. Aysia was not one of the top scorers in their games I watched on Saturday but she was definitely a player i felt you needed to be successful</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["931949"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668c0f6e1ea99"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keimara is an example of a point guard who can play lock down defense on the ball. The defense pressure she applied had the opposing team struggling to run their offense. Nice handles using a crossover move to by the defender finishing with a sweet floater in the paint. Made good decisions and showed control from the point guard position getting her team set up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["874621"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668c0f6e1eade"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Listed as a shooting guard and folks she played that role to a tee on Saturday. As mentioned in article Saturday. Ceely was on fire from 3 point range in their game Saturday. I had already taken notes on how she hard she plays. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Example: In transition break spots up for a 3 and knocks it down. Then does one of those sneaking inbounds steals where you get a steal off a lazy inbounds. Gets a piece of the ball goes to floor steals 50/50 pass to team mate. Then gets up off the floor spots up for a knock down 3. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enjoyed watching Ceely and her team play. Great energy and play as I would call it small ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/07/battle-in-the-sunflower-saturday-sharp-shooters/">Saturday Hot Shooters </a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[817523],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668c0f6e1eb21"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A strong physical player that plays hard and aggressive on both ends of the floor. A very athletic player listed at 6'0 that can play the outside and inside. Showed a nice mid range game with face up jumpers and taking the defender to the rim 15 feet out. Great size allows her to defend a much taller player on the post if needed. Excellent rebounder on both ends of the floor. Possible double double every time she plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> First time seeing McKenzie play and definitely a player that will be keeping up with as she is a 2027 playing up A source mentioned to me that McKenzie has relocated to the Kansas area. I am sure my counterpart Robert Kelly @pghkansas will be following </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["350246"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668c0f6e1eb66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A combo guard that showcased her outside shooting Saturday by connecting on 4 from deep in the first half. Moved great without the ball relocating to the open spots for the kick. Quick handles on the fast break that is patient enough to wait until the seem opens then hits it hard for a layup. Great vision on the drive reading second level defense to find the open girl on the backside. The length she has allowed her to take contact on the drive then stretch out for the finish with a little baby hook off the glass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On defense great hands and quickness when guarding on the ball. Understands defensive rotation and help. First time watching Molly play and she was impressive with her all around game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/07/battle-in-the-sunflower-saturday-sharp-shooters/">Saturday Hot Shooters</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["456532"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668c0f6e1eba9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A very versatile guard that can play any position on the court. Posses a very strong scoring offensive skill set. Great footwork on the step back 3 for the shot. Attacks the rim off the dribble finding the gap to finish with a layup. Moved very well off the ball setting up team mates with screens. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defense is where I saw the versatility. In the 1-2-2 zone she played on the bottom of the zone. Next time down she was playing the middle of the 2-3 zone. I will mark it down that she has a good understanding of the game to be able to play so many different spots. I liked the fact that she competed for every rebound or loose ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/07/battle-in-the-sunflower-saturday-sharp-shooters/">Saturday Hot Shooters </a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["335932"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-668c0f6e1ebeb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An exciting guard to watch as she plays the game with such a passion. List as a combo guard but attacks the rim with the quickness and aggression as a point. A nice little hesi dribble off the wing going right or left fitted perfect with the dribble drive motion offense. What I really liked was she got her shoulders turned down hill when she decided to go. If the defender backs off to stop the drive she will definitely knock down a 3 on you. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively she knows one way and that is go hard! She took a charge on a fast break in a summer tournament meaning when she steps in between the lines it is GO TIME! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I enjoy watching a kid that plays hard no matter what the score is nor who it is against. Marilyn is that type of player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->