Kassidy Crews | 5’6″ | G | Southern Ties 15U

Kassidy Crews was one of the top young guards I watched on the 15U circuit. She consistently kept Southern Ties competitive with her scoring talents. Crews was a strong ball handler and displayed very nice footwork to create space for her pull up jumper off the dribble. In the first game I watched, Crews helped erase a 10 point halftime deficit, taking over offensively willing her team back ahead in the second half. For a Class of 2030 guard, she plays with a great feel for the game and has plenty of room to continue developing into a high level scorer.

 Teagan Rowley | 6’3 | F/C | Jersey Aces 15U

Teagan Rowley plays the center position with a maturity beyond the 15U level. At 6’3″, she understands her role extremely well, consistently setting strong screens, finishing in the pick and roll, and finding open space when the ball handler keeps the action alive. Her size gives the Jersey Aces a powerful presence in the paint offensively and defensively, where she protects the rim and finishes efficiently around the basket. Rowley’s ability to embrace her role made her an essential piece of the Jersey Aces’ success throughout the weekend.

Hope Lind | 5’8″ | G | Team Rise 17U

Hope Lind came through in the biggest moments for Team Rise throughout the weekend. The 5’8″ guard has a smooth shooting stroke and consistently knocked down shots when her team needed them most. What stood out to me was her ability to make winning plays in clutch situations, whether it was hitting a timely three or making the right decision with the ball. Combined with her strong footwork and high basketball IQ, Lind proved to be a reliable guard who elevated her team’s play when the game was on the line.

Taryn Goetz | PG | Lady PG Hoops Black 17U

Taryn Goetz established herself as one of the best shooters I watched throughout the tournament. She consistently knocked down shots from beyond the arc while also showing the ability to create her own offense off the dribble. Goetz handled the ball with confidence, kept her team organized, and regularly found open teammates within Lady PG’s offensive sets. Her biggest moment came on the final day of the tournament, when she hit a clutch floater with 30 seconds remaining to give Lady PG Hoops Black a two-point lead in a hard-fought win over B2L. Her shot-making, leadership, and poise in big moments made her one of the standout point guards of the weekend.

Tatiyana Cole | 5’11” | F | Team Rise 17U

Tatiyana Cole was a force on both ends of the floor throughout the weekend. As the teams primary forward, she gave Team Rise a strong defensive presence in the paint, using her length to protect the rim and come up with several momentum-changing blocks. Offensively, Cole played aggressively in the post but also showed the ability to put the ball on the floor and get to the basket off the dribble. She consistently ran the floor in transition, finished through contact, and drew fouls with her physical style of play. Her combination of size, versatility, and defensive impact makes her a player capable of competing at the next level.