Below are some of the most impressive teams and players from the Girls 16U division that competed at the 2024 MADE Hoops East Warmup.
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Arly Zapata | No. 0 | Exodus EYBL
Zapata’s strength and size on the interior was too much for the majority of defenders in the game I saw. Held her positioning very well whether it was scores at the rim or on the rebound, her physicality and strength helped her wedge her way into advantageous positions many times.
Lena Rodriguez | No. 15 | Exodus EYBL
Rodriguez was impactful with her high motor and continuous play in the game I saw. Accelerates quickly as a ball handler and attacker, able to out-speed defenders and catch the edge around them. Holds that same effort and edge defensively, scrapping for loose balls and defending aggressively along the perimeter.
No. 23 | Exodus EYBL
No. 23 used her height and length to her advantage on both ends of the floor for Exodus EYBL. Mobile and quick at her size, she’s taller than most on the court but is able to push it equally in transition and can pull up off the dribble. She uses that same length defensively along the perimeter and in the paint.
No. 4 | Exodus EYBL
No. 4 was great as a playmaker and facilitator for her team. Pressured the gaps well and created openings on the drive-and-kick, leading to a number of scores as well as open opportunities in the paint.
No. 42 | Empire State Blue Flames
No. 42 is a consistent and reliable two-way talent for the Blue Flames. In the game I saw, her motor never slowed on either end of the court in a fairly physical, down-low role, as she was able to fundamentally score offensively and protect the rim on the other end of the floor.
London Powell | No. 11 | Empire State Blue Flames
Powell was a really strong offensive producer for Empire State. Controlled, effective and secure dribble while attacking downhill, sought foul calls and was impressive at attacking angles and carving out her way to the cup.
No. 3 | Empire State Blue Flames
No. 3 was also an impactful piece for the Blue Flames. Was effective as a connector along the high post when manning the middle, applied pressure around the rim and was a real defensive obstacle along the interior. Could work on securing the ball and limiting turnovers, but was very impactful nonetheless.
Ki’yari King | No. 10 | Hurban Legends
No. 10 was an explosive playmaker for Hurban Legends. Quick first step with a burst of speed, decent control in her attack to the rim and was able to finish a good percentage of her tries at the rim. Whiffed on a couple of them, but that’s inevitable. She’s impressive as a slasher and downhill driver.
No. 0 | Hurban Legends
No. 0 had many opportunities she created herself throughout the course of the game I saw. As a playmaker, she’s strong at creating openings and taking advantage of them. Really needs to clean up the errors and mishaps, then she’ll be really adept at her role.
Naomi Allen | No. 33 | Hurban Legends
Allen was a reliable and impactful defender on the interior in the entire game I saw. Deterred a number of threats at the rim and altered many, going vertical and out-muscling finishers while also snagging loose balls and rebounds as a result.
Editor’s note: Due to team roster discrepancies, some players appear without full identification. If readers have full player identification and would like to issue an update, please email [email protected] and include the player name, player team, and division within which they competed.