All spring, Team Trae Young’s Girls 17U and 16U teams have proven to be one of the best teams in their region. Their success culminated in a trip to Kansas City for Memorial Day Weekend and the Prep Girls Hoops Dynasty Region Finals.
Both teams dominated play early in the weekend, hurdling toward the bracket championships, and while neither team walked away with the championship, it wasn’t through lack of effort and energy as they both showed the mettle, toughness and skill associated with TTY.
For 17U, their path to the championship match was paved by blowouts. They got a bye into the bracket, and then recorded their biggest win of the year, defeating P.L.U.T.O. Prospects 80-17 in the first round.
@Kiarasmith2024 to a cutting @HannahGFields2 and @TeamTraeYoungWB is running away with this one… big time! They're ready for the knockout round of the #PGHDynastyRegionFinals, for sure! @PGHCircuit pic.twitter.com/2HLgzzekFb
— Jason Green – PGH Oklahoma Scout (@JasonGreenBball) May 28, 2022
They closed out Saturday with another big win, a 53-30 victory over Arkansas Athletes Outreach Flight. And opened Sunday with a similar win, 54-33 over Team Buddy Buckets.
@KeeleyParks04 opened the #PGHDynastyRegionFinals Championship with three 3s in a row, this the first and most impressive of the three. #NoLook#Ankles@TeamTraeYoungWB
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@PGHOklahoma pic.twitter.com/RZHYuMPd0r— No-Look Media (@NoLookMedia1) May 30, 2022
Those wins put them into the Finals against Team Griffin Elite.
#PGHDynastyRegionFinals @TeamTraeYoungWB 2023 get ready to take on @TeamGriffinGBB 2023 in the Championship game pic.twitter.com/2Mhzk5X6OY
— Lex Desir (@lexdesir) May 29, 2022
The best of the best are on Court 1 right now for the 17U Championship in the #PGHDynastyRegionFinals. @TeamTraeYoungWB vs. @TeamGriffinGBB. Oklahoma is representing! @PGHCircuit pic.twitter.com/eOC129plKp
— Jason Green – PGH Oklahoma Scout (@JasonGreenBball) May 29, 2022
It was a hard fought contest that they ultimately lost 49-41. But the team received plenty of recognition and interest from their tremendous efforts throughout the weekend.
2023 5'10 W Hannah Fields (@HannahGFields2) is a really intriguing wing who can stretch the floor and play multiple positions on the floor. I thought that she ran the floor really well and put herself in positions to score@TeamTraeYoungWB | @PGHCircuit | #PGHDynastyRegionFinals
— Mason Asher (@MasonHAsher) May 29, 2022
2025 5'11 G Keeley Parks (@KeeleyParks04) is a really smooth guard who takes control of the game. Uses her length really well defensively and generates offense from defense. Glides around the floor with the ball.@TeamTraeYoungWB | @PGHCircuit | #PGHDynastyRegionFinals
— Mason Asher (@MasonHAsher) May 29, 2022
?? CONGRATULATIONS to @Johari_Hall and @EllePapahronis for being recognized as Standout Interior Players during the @PGHCircuit #DynastyFinals?? Way to work ladies!!❤?@CoachFParks #TeamTraeYoung https://t.co/Z4wK7uM8hD pic.twitter.com/jKuISqC2t1
— Team Trae Young Girls BB (@TeamTraeYoungWB) June 2, 2022
2023 6'0 F Tiani Ellison (@EllisonTiani) is a very physical forward who has a knack for scoring the ball. Has great footwork in the post and makes her moves with a purpose. Smart player who doesn't try to do too much.@TeamTraeYoungWB | @PGHCircuit | #PGHDynastyRegionFinals
— Mason Asher (@MasonHAsher) May 29, 2022
2023 6'0 W Elle Papahronis (@EllePapahronis) has a ton of length and finishes the ball at the rim at a very high level. Very good slasher who is also a high IQ passer. Makes others around her better. San Francisco commit.@TeamTraeYoungWB | @PGHCircuit | #PGHDynastyRegionFinals
— Mason Asher (@MasonHAsher) May 29, 2022
The 16U team had a similar run through the tournament, breezing through pool play with a 61-37 win over G.O.C. and a 65-35 win over Texas Cagers Select on Saturday. Kyiah Prestridge, who is having a breakout Spring, was once again the star of the Weekend for TTY.
?TOP PERFORMERS?
Standout performances from these hoopers at the #PGHDynastyRegionFinals ?@HoustonNets @TeamTraeYoungWB pic.twitter.com/gS0hSVzl8M
— Prep Girls Hoops Circuit ? (@PGHCircuit) May 28, 2022
The quick feet, solid size and multiple moves of @TeamTraeYoungWB @And1Kyiah showing up big. #PGHDynastyRegionFinals @PGHCircuit
— Robert Kelly (@RobertPGHKansas) May 28, 2022
Skylar Anderson also got a Top Performer nod for her play on Saturday.
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Check out who’s making an impact today!
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➡️ @TeamTraeYoungWB @riley_grohman pic.twitter.com/O60ZA38FJU— Prep Girls Hoops Circuit ? (@PGHCircuit) May 28, 2022
2026 "Sky Handles" @AndersonSkylar_ always shows ❤️, #hustle, #toughness ?, and her #skillset no matter which City she's playing in. Clip combination from @PGHCircuit in K.C. and #3SSB Live event in S.C.#NoLook pic.twitter.com/DcLi04nzap
— No-Look Media (@NoLookMedia1) June 4, 2022
Sunday didn’t start the way TTY would’ve hoped, as the dropped their bracket semifinal match 58-55 to Oklahoma Lady Fusion. However they bounced back to finish strong, winning the consolation game 50-49 over Texas Platinum.
?TOP PERFORMERS?
Standout performances from these hoopers at the #PGHDynastyRegionFinals ?@OK_SwiftWBB @TeamTraeYoungWB pic.twitter.com/FEhIXD8YD5
— Prep Girls Hoops Circuit ? (@PGHCircuit) May 29, 2022
?? CONGRATULATIONS to @And1Kyiah on her 16U 2nd Team All Tourney recognition! DEFINITELY should be considered for that #1 Spot!!#️⃣1️⃣✅@CoachFParks #TeamTraeYoung https://t.co/5hrN68FYE9 pic.twitter.com/y5nbCfkG4X
— Team Trae Young Girls BB (@TeamTraeYoungWB) June 1, 2022
?Player Watch!
?Kyiah Prestridge 6'0 G/F 2026
?Continues to improve + versatile game@And1kyiah x @TeamTraeYoungWB
#hoops #basketball pic.twitter.com/0s799vsSaO— PassThaBall.com (@PassThaBall) June 2, 2022
5'9" 2025 @SelehHarmon highlights from @PGHCircuit #PGHDynastyRegionFinals #NoLook pic.twitter.com/7OhutFZjsg
— No-Look Media (@NoLookMedia1) May 31, 2022
Some highlights from the last tourney of the first session of AAU at the PGH Dynasty Final. Now on to High School team camps and Elite camps. @PGHCircuit @MasonHAsher @PGHCircuit @PrepGirlsHoops @lexdesir pic.twitter.com/7Yzehm5aPx
— Olivia Watkins (@2025Watkins) May 30, 2022
The only way you're shakin' @BrowningHalyn on ball D is with an illegal screen. Then, if you fall asleep, she might just throw a #touchdown on ya'! #NoLook#3ssb #TheQuarterback#DimesandDefenseo@TeamTraeYoungWB pic.twitter.com/T9p6JDcaJw
— No-Look Media (@NoLookMedia1) June 3, 2022