Prep Hoops Circuit Grit Region Finals – 17u All-Tournament Teams

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another year on the Prep Hoops Circuit has come to a close with our Grit Region Finals taking place this past weekend between Westfield, Fishers, and Noblesville. Nearly 250 teams across three age groups from all over the Midwest and beyond descended on the north side of Indianapolis to compete for a championship. Ultimately, we crowded <a href="https://prephoops.com/program/indiana-game/"></a><strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/program/indiana-game/"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2075551' first='Indiana' last='Game']</strong></a> </strong> Elite, Ohio United-McClure, and Kyle Guy Elite Black as our Prep Hoops Circuit Grit Region champions in the 15u, 16u, and 17u brackets respectively. Now, it is time to start releasing our All-Tournament Teams. On Tuesday we announced the <a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/07/prep-hoops-circuit-grit-region-finals-15u-all-tournament-teams/">15u</a> and <a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/07/prep-hoops-circuit-grit-region-finals-16u-all-tournament-teams/">16u</a> All-Tournament Teams. Now, we will take a look at the 17u age division. Let's dive on in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">First Team</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1295644"],"_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_0_evaluation":"This intriguing 6'5u0022 prospect started the weekend off scoring 30 points in [program_tooltip program_id='2075622' first='M14' last='Hoops'] Adidas Gold's opening round win and never looked back leading his team in scoring until their run came to an end in the Prep Hoops Circuit Grit Region Finals 17u Final Four. Blissett is a bigger wing with length and athleticism to be a two-way force on the perimeter. 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