Nebraska’s Dynamic 16U Pin Hitters at AAU Nationals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have a lot of choices for this one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wave 3 of AAU Nationals offered so many compelling storylines among Nebraska teams and athletes. The Cornhusker State brought a division champion in the 16U group alongside many other top-performing squads. Naturally, a lot of players ought to be featured after Orlando's action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's start with the pin hitters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["518569"],"_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-667dfbfa46a7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ammon is listed as a middle blocker, but that designation needs a caveat after [program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs'] 16 Navy's championship run at AAUs. This Blair High School standout put together some highlight moments on the right pin while playing her hybrid middle-opposite role. Ammon's responsibilities change from one rotation to the next, but her hard-hitting style persists under any circumstances. This is a major stock riser to watch heading into the fall high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521293"],"_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-667dfbfa46af2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This feature wouldn't be complete without Porter. She was an all-tournament performer who produced some of the most eye-popping kills in the 16 Club division. [program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs'] 16 Navy loves to run Porter on the inside '2' ball and let her decide how to work around the block. She can also go over the top of the block if needed. Best of all, Porter is developing a defensive repertoire in the back row and is not afraid to shoulder passing responsibilities. 16 Navy has its future leader.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["396763"],"_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-667dfbfa46b4d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Here's another athlete who blurs the lines between the middle blocker and opposite positions. Harnisch runs a full array of routes for Nebraska Juniors 16 Red and presents unique matchup problems for opposing teams. Some of that can be attributed to Harnisch's dynamic lefty swing that can carve around any block. Lefties are normally tabbed as opposites by default, but Harnisch is versatile enough to hit some quick tempos in the middle. What a fascinating all-around player in the Nebraska Juniors gym.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["276194"],"_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-667dfbfa46b92"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bassett remains a steady force for this Nebraska Elite lineup. Her most impressive characteristic has been her multi-pin flexibility, as Bassett has produced highlight moments at both wing positions. We also got another dose of Bassett's fearless defense against the high-powered offenses of 16 Open. The Omaha area is brimming with versatile attackers in the Class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["349424"],"_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-667dfbfa46bd1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mason transformed her scouting report at AAU Nationals. We've seen her thrive on the right pin, but she added to her left-side hitter tape in Orlando. Mason's impact wasn't limited to her outside attack along the net. She also played a vital role in serve receive and went pass-to-attack several times. Nebraska Elite 16 Nova challenged itself through AAUs and can wield that valuable experience next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["396736"],"_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-667dfbfa46c0e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fulton specializes in making the most of any situation. It's an indispensable trait among left-side hitters, and Club Legacy 16 Alpha leaned on that strength throughout AAU Nationals. Fulton put away some tough balls along the net as 16 Alpha clawed to the final 16 Club bracket. She could also terminate on the perfect in-system plays without giving opposing defenses a chance to make a touch. Omaha Concordia athletes are a staple of 16 Alpha's talented lineup, and Fulton adds to the list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='582843' first='Jamie' last='Murcek']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Millard South","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs'] 16 Red","_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-667dfbfa46ca1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Murcek can dish out big numbers in a variety of statistical categories. She takes a high volume of swings from the left pin and has perfected the off-speed shot against deep defenders. Murcek's rampage doesn't stop when she rotates to the end line, where she generates long serving runs for [program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs'] 16 Red. AAU Nationals featured some of Murcek's best backcourt work, and her development is just getting started.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["349456"],"_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-667dfbfa46cf3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Talbott is finding her groove with [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE']. 2024 could be considered her "comeback season" after missing much of last year's campaign. This Norris athlete provides a ton of firepower on the right side and can also take on a DS role if needed. Talbott's versatility embodies [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 16 Black's lineup philosophy, making her a perfect fit for the team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["443105"],"_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-667dfbfa46d56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Meints has established herself as a leader for Nebraska Juniors 16 Black--even if she's playing up an age group. Her out-of-system attacking has progressed in the Nebraska Juniors gym, and we got an updated look at that development in Orlando. 16 Black played a rigorous schedule at AAUs, but Meints was up to the challenge on this big stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->