The West Coast Elite Basketball organization had a huge week in the state of Arizona last week, as the organization moved each of their events, normally scheduled in the state of California, to the state of Arizona - due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a nice addition to the many events that are already being held in the state, as the group held (5) different events. Our Arizona Preps' staff attended each of the events, and enjoyed attending the West Coast Elite Top 100 events for boys and girls. While there were very few Arizona prospects that actually attended the events (boys and girls), here are my top individual performers/prospects from the Girls Top 100 event, beginning with the upperclassmen . . .
Gabriela Jaquez 6-0 JR Adolfo Camarillo High School (CA) - 2022 Class
Gabriela (pictured) was the top upperclassman prospect in this event, as she is a lengthy and very skilled guard prospect with a nice overall feel for the game, and an advanced skill level that gives her excellent versatility as a player. She is an excellent shooter of the basketball with range and a quick release. She can score off the dribble and from the stand-still position on the floor. A facilitator with the basketball in her hands, and can create scoring opportunities for herself and others. Very good off the dribble. A good passer that sees the floor. Pushes the ball up the floor. Very good in the half-court set or in an up-tempo style. An active rebounder with good toughness. A good defender that plays passing lanes. Has a very bright future ahead of her.
Aunika Hornung 6-2 JR James Logan High School (CA) - 2022 Class
One of the bright spots from this camp. A bigger post prospect with excellent size and a nice approach to the game. A strong rebounder on both ends and a tough prospect that keeps the ball up high on rebounds and is a good finisher around the basket. A strong low post prospect that plays big and gets good low-post position. Active on the glass. A very good shotblocker with good timing. Runs the floor hard. A good overall athlete. good low-post defender. Has a soft touch from the perimeter out to 15 - 18 feet. A nice overall talent.
Amaya Fuentes 6-4 JR Ventura High School (CA) - 2022 Class
Another big-time prospect for the 2022 Class. A nice post prospect with excellent physical size and a nice overall skillset that allows her to be very effective offensively. Can score with her back to the basket , or while facing the basket out to the three-point distance. Has a nice shooting stroke and a soft touch. Capable of putting the ball on the floor, and finishing strong at the basket. A very strong rebounder. Capable shotblocker. Runs the floor. Has a very bright future ahead.
Kiana Turenne 5-5 SR Spring Valley High School (NV) - 2021 Class
A smaller guard prospect with excellent toughness and command presence on the floor. An excellent one-on-one defender that is a capable lock-down defender over time. A strong ball handler. Strong driver and finisher. Good creator off the dribble. Left-hander with a solid shooting stroke, but needs to add range to maximize her offensive potential. Can finish with either hand when attacking the basket. A floor general.
Simone Morris 5-10 SR Long Beach Poly High School (CA) - 2021 Class
A very skilled and tough guard prospect with good size. A strong ball handler and driver of the basketball. Strong finisher. Good creator off the dribble that can create scoring opportunities for her teammates. Has a solid left-handed shooting stroke, but needs to add range and consistency to her shot. A good passer that sees the floor. An active rebounder. A good overall defender that plays passing lanes. A good looking prospect.
Tiarah Galvan 5-7 SR Mater Dei High School (CA) - 2021 Class
Galvan is a very good shooter of the basketball with a quick release. A skilled guard prospect. A good ball handler and passer. Fundamentally sound guard. A solid rebounder. Good defender.
Jolie Johnson 6-0 JR San Clemente High School (CA) - 2022 Class
A strong, well-built guard prospect with excellent size and physical strength. Has a very good looking shooting stroke with range and a quick release. Can play as a 2 or 3 on the floor, as a result of her nice overall skillset. A good ball handler that can score off the dribble. Has a nice one-dribble pull-up, or can catch and shoot. A good passer that sees the floor, but she is an aggressive scorer. Strong driver and finisher. A good rebounder. Has good overall toughness.
London Gamble 5-8 JR Westlake High School (CA) - 2022 Class
Gamble is a nice looking guard prospect that has a very good overall skill level. A smaller guard prospect, Gamble is an excellent ball handler and passer that can facilitate the offense. A good passer that sees the floor. A strong driver and creator off the dribble. A very good finisher at the basket. A solid shooter, has range. A good overall defender.
Sheridan Liggett 5-9 JR Maple Mountain High School (UT) - 2022 Class
A very skilled guard prospect with an excellent feel for the game. Actually sees plays before they happen. Fundamentally sound. An excellent shooter of the basketball with range. A strong ball handler and passer that sees the floor, and looks for the open teammate. Pushes the basketball up the floor. A good defender that plays with good intensity. Has excellent versatility.
Jordan Johnson 5-6 SR Pacifica High School (CA) - 2021 Class
Johnson is a smaller but very quick and tough guard prospect. An excellent one-on-one defender that is a capable lock-down defender over time. A strong ball handler. Strong driver and finisher. Good creator off the dribble. Has a solid shooting stroke, but needs to add range to maximize her offensive potential. Can finish with either hand when attacking the basket. A floor general.
Georgia Pournaras 5-10 JR Salesian College Prep (CA) - 2022 Class
A skilled wing prospect that is capable of playing as a guard or as a wing on the floor. Has very good overall versatility as a player. A very good shooter of the basketball with nice form and a quick release. Has excellent range on her shot. Has good overall size. A good ball handler and passer. Fundamentally sound. An active and strong rebounder. A good overall defender that competes hard. A nice looking prospect.
Mariah Elohim 5-10 JR Westlake High School (CA) - 2022 Class
Elohim is a very skilled guard prospect that can play multiple positions on the floor. Fundamentally sound. A very good shooter with excellent range on her shot. A good ball handler and passer. Good finisher. A good rebounder. Has good work ethic. Solid defender.
