Eight Names to Know for the 5A Elite 8

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495886' first='Kyra' last='Haan'] - Mead - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The future Embry-Riddle guard has been excellent as a point of attack defender, making opposing guards' lives much tougher. At 5'7, Haan does well to keep opponents on their toes at all times. Through her senior season, the guard has posted 14.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 4.2 steals per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='261757' first='Sam' last='Darnell'] - Windsor - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'9 guard is an impressive live dribble passer, proving comfortable not only making reads but completing tough one handed passes. The South Dakota Mines commit has proven why she deserves to be at the next level. Through her senior season, Darnell has posted 9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4.7 steals per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alexi Till - Canon City - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Till has been essential to Canon City's success, largely thanks to her selfless playmaking. Through her sophomore season, the guard has posted 7.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='210356' first='Mason' last='Rowland'] - Durango - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rowland is highly functional lead guard who controls Durango's tempo on both ends. At roughly 5'8, the guard is adept getting into the middle of the floor and making high level reads off the dribble. There are few guards who see the floor as well as Rowland. To progress Durango into the Elite 8, Rowland put up 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 steals while going 64% from the floor. Rowland will take her talents to Colorado Mesa following Durango's playoff stretch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495905' first='Mya' last='Cotto'] - George Washington - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cotto is an exciting shotmaker who looks to attack off the catch. Through her senior season, the guard has posted 13.1 points per game while providing value as a facilitator once help arrives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mattea Enewold - Glenwood Springs - 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The forward has been impactful as a rebounder and help defender, making the most of her role. Enewold has no trouble making decisions under pressure, notably seeking out playmaking opportunities inside the arc. She possesses an efficient mid-range jumper, showing no fear under contests. Through her senior season, Enewold has posted 9.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216706' first='Madison' last='Moyers'] - Roosevelt - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moyers has shown her grit on both ends of the floor, continuing to ramp up her intensity level to get the team a win. The 5'10 shooting guard fears nobody, going at opposing drivers without conscience. Through the combo guard's junior season, she has posted 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2.3 steals per game. Opposing defenses will need to run her off the line, as the guard currently sits at 44% on three point attempts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tatyonna Brown - Air Academy - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The sophomore power forward has quickly ascended as one of the higher upside frontcourt players within her class. At 6'2, Brown immediately makes an impact through her notable reach on the defensive end. She prioritizes the fundamentals on the glass, seeking out defensive box outs or crashing the glass should the defense get caught out of position. Through the sophomore's season, she has posted 8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game. Brown has showcased self created scoring potential, utilizing an exceptionally wide crossover to immediately get past defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->