AAU Team Preview: Showtime Elite 2024
It is an exciting time for youth sports, as things are slowly starting to open back up after two months of downtime due to the COVID-19 outbreak. While conditioning is underway, games and competition is not quite there yet. With the…
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Continue ReadingIt is an exciting time for youth sports, as things are slowly starting to open back up after two months of downtime due to the COVID-19 outbreak. While conditioning is underway, games and competition is not quite there yet.
With the start of conditioning, PGH Ohio will start to look at some of the AAU travel clubs from around Ohio to look and some of their players and teams. If you would like to make sure your club is included, please reach out to me at jmdabbelt86@gmail.com.
Showtime Elite 2024
Team Outlook:
This team plays together and selflessly, the girls will give up their shot to dish to an open teammate for a better shot. They push the ball well in transition, play uptempo style offense and man to man defense to keep the game at their speed. They have threats at every position which poses challenges when facing them defensively. All 8 of the players on the team this season return from last year. (photo above from last season).
Roster
21 Gigi Bower, 5-6 2024 SG, Olentangy Liberty
13 Kadence Conley, 5-4 2024 G, Dublin
5 Sarah Mitchell, 5-6 2024 G, Olentangy Liberty
25 Mairin O’Brien, 5-11 2024 F/P, Olentangy Orange
10 Evan Platfoot, 5-7 2024 W, Jonathan Alder
3 Mia Raines, 5-4 2024 SG, Olentangy Berlin
20 Lexi Stooksbury, 5-10 2024 F/P, Big Walnut
14 Madison Yanka, 5-9 2024 PF, Olentangy Orange
Key Players to Watch
Gigi Bower- can shoot the three with more accuracy than some inside players can shoot twos, forces you to guard her closely, but she can drive and score at the rim. Truly an all-around threat.
Kadence Conley- Brings intensity both offensively and defensively to the court every game. The type of point guard you want on your team, sees the floor well and executes great assists. Also can score.
Sarah Mitchell- A quiet threat on the floor. Bring the key components to what teams need from a point guard. Hard to rattle, sees the floor well and excellent passer. A complete package of solid offensive and defense.
Mairin O’Brien- A post with guard speed which makes her fun to watch and effective on the court. Can play both ends of the floor, has versatility and quickness to be effective on the defensive end against a range of players and positions.
Evan Platfoot- Talented player who is also very versatile. Can handle the ball and go inside to battle the posts if needed. Never quits, can shoot from the perimeter or make a move and score at the rim. Defensively, she is aggressive and can defend the best player.
Mia Raines- Smart player who doesn’t get rattled often. Is a threat at both ends of the floor. Great court awareness that helps make big plays. Handles the ball under pressure well, can drain shots from deep, and team comes before her own stats for this kid.
Lexi Stooksbury- Strong post who boxes out well and keeps opponents from getting second-chance opportunities. Quick to dish off to her teammates, and always plays selflessly. Continuing to improve her game and looks for a big summer.
Madison Yanka- She is another post who is very aggressive on the boards, and despite not being the tallest player on the floor, Madison plays much bigger than she is. Has a great heart and attitude, and a strong work ethic.