Southwest Showcase: 2023s from NM
Here are the names of a players from New Mexico who did well at the 2022 Southwest Showcase. A two day event (4/9 – 4/10/22) held at Bell Bank Park/Legacy Sports Park; A 320 acre private family sports and entertainment…
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Continue ReadingHere are the names of a players from New Mexico who did well at the 2022 Southwest Showcase. A two day event (4/9 – 4/10/22) held at Bell Bank Park/Legacy Sports Park; A 320 acre private family sports and entertainment complex located in Mesa, Arizona.
For context, there was 35+ teams total in the Varsity Division alone for High School Girls which was then Split into Two brackets – Gold & Silver – The Varsity Gold Bracket then had 5 Sub Tiers of brackets – Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze A & Bronze B.
There were eight teams in the platinum bracket – Four #1 seeds, Four #2 seeds (Top 8 overall) which was earned by: Best record in 2 pool play games + point differential. Double elimination format but if a team loses their 1st game in bracket play, they then drop to lower bracket – Platinum to Gold, Gold to Silver etc.
A team from New Mexico earned a Platinum Bracket Berth (Top 8) then finished as Gold Bracket Champions (5th overall out of 35+ teams!) These players below were on said team from New Mexico
Tayden Hanks, Los Lunas, NM 5’11 Forward 2023
Tayden Hanks is an athletic forward with a great motor that runs the floor very well. Hanks is quick for her size often beating her matchup down court in transition. Hanks does a good job competing on the defensive end – she has active hands causing deflections and steals and is a consistent rebounder with impressive verticality.
Jade Lovato, Albuquerque NM, 5’5” Guard 2023
Jade Lovato is a shooting guard that can stretch a defense with her ability to make 3pointers – Lovato is a good spot up shooter from both the wing and corner who can get hot from behind the arc relatively quick – Lovato also has the ability to put the ball on the floor and drive into the lane if the defense over extends.
Maesyn Lopez Maesyn Lopez 6'0" | PF Belen | 2023 State NM , Belen, NM 6’0” Forward 2023
Maesyn Lopez Maesyn Lopez 6'0" | PF Belen | 2023 State NM is an unselfish big with a great attitude who does the dirty work for her team – she rebounds, sets screens, works hard and is a “pass first” player who can get second chance opportunities for her team on the offensive glass thanks to her good size – Lopez can also shoot the mid range jumper and handle the ball if need be, she does a good job of utilizing pump fakes & baseline drives.