Pac Shores Classic Top Shooters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This week, Mira Costa High School is playing host to the Pac Shores Classic Tournament that runs from Dec. 5 through Dec. 10. The tournament features a good mix of teams and talent. I was able to attend the event on Dec. 6 and here's a look at some of the top shooters that I saw.<br><br><strong>1. [player_tooltip player_id='388415' first='Kennedy' last='Pullard'] - Crenshaw 2023</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pullard was one of the best three-point shooters I saw at the tournament. Consistent off the catch and shoot. She moves very well off the ball and using off-ball screens to free herself up on the perimeter. Decisive, doesn't think too much or hesitate when taking her shot. She played in the frontcourt in the game I saw and was able to take advantage of dropping bigs not wanting to contest at the three-point line. Squares up well with a quick turn and quick release. She can attack off the dribble as well. <br><br><strong>2. [player_tooltip player_id='309570' first='Madison' last='Watts'] - Leuzinger 2024</strong><br><br>Watts is pretty much an all-around scorer but she does have a consistent outside shot. During the first half of the game I saw, she looked better when operating off the catch whether it was at the three-point line or in the midrange. As the game went on, she got a little more comfortable creating her own shot and shooting off the dribble. She also showed the ability to knock down face up three-point shots. She runs the floor well too and can get to the basket attacking defenders.<br><br><strong>3. Sophia Dignadice - Bishop Montgomery 2026</strong><br><br>Dignadice stood out the most to me for her ability to shoot from anywhere on the court. She got most of the points I saw from catch and shoot situations from both the three-point line and in the midrange playing in the halfcourt. She squares up well on her shot and has a quick release. She gets her shot off quick enough before the defense can closeout in time. She also showed the ability to knock down three-point shots in transition.<br><br><strong>4. Adyra Rajan - Fairmont Prep 2026</strong><br><br>Rajan was one of the best off-ball players I saw at the tournament. She's constantly in motion and uses off-ball screens to free herself for jumpers. She can also operate and shoot with the ball in her hands. She can shoot off the dribble and she can shoot with defenders rushing at her. She uses on-ball screens well and she will definitely shoot if the defender goes under the screen. She can also drive to the basket and kick the ball out when the defense collapses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->