2022 Southwest Salsa Slam: Friday Standouts
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The 2022 Southwest Salsa Slam is a four day event held in Albuquerque New Mexico, on May 5th – May 8th with 23 Varsity Girls Teams representing Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas. The 23 teams are arranged in 7…
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Continue ReadingThe 2022 Southwest Salsa Slam is a four day event held in Albuquerque New Mexico, on May 5th – May 8th with 23 Varsity Girls Teams representing Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas.
The 23 teams are arranged in 7 Pools (A-G) Five pools that consist of 3 teams, & two pools that consist of 4 teams (15+8=23) The Salsa Slam is a 3 Game guarantee;
After pool play, teams are Seeded by best record(win pct) in single elimination bracket
Here are the names of players who impressed on Friday Night:
Madison Neale, Sophomore soon to be Junior, Class of 2024, CO
Madison Neale is big wing player that uses her size and strength well on both ends of the court. Neale handles the ball well operating primarily as her teams point guard but that does not mean she looks to only pass; Madison is a sneaky good shooter who can’t hit the 3 ball from the corner and wing.
Wasté Little Spotted Horse, Senior, Class of 2022, TX
Wasté Little Spotted Horse is a long lefty forward with good footwork in the paint area that puts forth great hustle – Wasté Little Spotted Horse also has active hands on the defense ends allowing her to force mutliple steals where she can take it coast to coast and even utilize a “euro-step” on opposing defenders.
Hana Belibi Hana Belibi 6'0" | SF Regis Jesuit | 2024 State CO , CO
Hana Belibi Hana Belibi 6'0" | SF Regis Jesuit | 2024 State CO is tough inside the paint area with great size and power who rebounds on both ends and alters shots/blocks floaters. Belibi is best inside as she can make layups under the basket with up to as many as three defenders on her but can extend out to the perimeter and shoot the 3ball
Bella Hines Bella Hines 5'10" | CG Eldorado | 2025 State NM , Freshman soon to be Sophomore, NM, (plays on Colorado Premier)
Bella Hines
Bella
Hines
5'10" | CG
Eldorado | 2025
State
NM
is an all round talent that can handle the ball, shoot the 3, play aggressive defense, and pass with the best of them. Hines has active hands that allows her to get multiple steals leading to transition baskets. Bella is a good rebounder at the Guard position and has a high IQ beyond her age.
Eva Love Eva Love 5'9" | SG La Cueva | 2024 State NM , Sophomore soon to be Junior, Class of 2024 NM
Eva Love Eva Love 5'9" | SG La Cueva | 2024 State NM is an athletic guard that is comfortable operating from the high post/midrange area with a good jump shot and ability to put it on the floor; Love can score in the paint over smaller guards and does a great job of using her off hand (left hand) on the flip side, Eva does a good job of jumping passing lanes, anticipating where the ball is going forcing turnovers.