Katie gave MBA UA Rise 15U an edge in the paint throughout the PGH Michigan State Tournament with her fierce effort, physicality, tough finishes, stout defense, and rebounding presence. She made strong catches in the paint, finished off two feet, and cut to the basket for catch-and-finish layups. Katie worked hard to deny entry passes into the post and sealed her defender with a strong stance to win her one-on-one matchups. Katie muscled her way to the doorstep, leading to many offensive rebound putbacks. In the Championship Game, Katie led the team in scoring. She powered through contact to score contested buckets and earned trips to the foul line. Katie’s interior play on the offensive and defensive end was crucial to the victory, leading to a 15U Gold Championship Game MVP selection in addition to All-Tournament First Team honors.

Katie used her length effectively for Team 9 at the PGH Freshman Showcase, disrupting plays with deflections and blocking shots around the rim. She finished strong inside with good footwork and touch, while also showing her versatility by stepping out and knocking down a three. Her ability to contribute in multiple ways made her a valuable presence on both ends of the floor.

Katie was a First-Team All-Tournament selection at the PGH Michigan State Tournament, and she’s off to a terrific start for Saranac this summer. Katie unleashed her energy and gave the team a spark at the Big North Shootout. She closed out quickly to block shots, deflected passes, and caused turnovers with her aggressive pressure. Katie took a steal the other way to score a left-handed layup and did it again for another breakaway layup off two feet. She drove down the baseline and threw a perfect hammer pass to a wide-open teammate in the opposite corner for a three.

Katie unleashed her inner beast in the paint for MBA 14U Robinson at our PGH Michigan State Tournament. I wrote down that Katie was “tough” in the paint and she battled on defense to keep opposing posts uncomfortable. Katie rebounded the ball with strong hands and out-muscled her defender to score an offensive rebound put back through a foul–knocked down her free throw. Katie imposed her will with a fierce block and finished another layup off two feet. She dished a great hammer pass down the baseline and was one of the most promising front-court prospects over the weekend. Katie earned All-Tournament honors and her outstanding play helped MBA 14U take home the title with an undefeated record.