2023 Big Time Hoops Showcase: Top Prospects Part 2

The 2023 Big Time Hoops Showcase was a two-day event held in Las Cruces, New Mexico this past weekend that featured some great opportunities, both on the court & off.    70+ showcase participants from across the State of NM & the greater El Paso area, got an opportunity to display their respective skills, in front of numerous collegiate programs with a round-robin style (4 game) tournament & a 3-Point Contest. On top of that, a NCAA Eligibility Seminar was held, allowing parents and players to gain an understanding of the processes and procedures of playing at the next level.    Various Collegiate programs were in attendance ranging from multiple levels: D2, D3, NAIA & Juco   D2: ENMU, NMHU, WNMU    D3: Sul Ross State   NAIA: Northern NM College, University of the SW, York University    Juco: Scottsdale CC, Pima CC, Lamar CC, Howard College, Western Wyoming CC   Here are some prospects that made great impressions!    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   Priscilla Diaz | 5'2” Guard | Burges HS (TX) | 2024   Diaz without a doubt was the best facilitator at the BTH Showcase. Dishing out some flashy dimes which included a smooth behind the back pass on the fast break for an easy layup! Priscilla has GREAT vision and a high basketball IQ. Diaz was constantly delivering one-handed bounce passes with either hand on the money, & was always looking for the kick ahead pass to get early offense. A true floor general who also can hit the 3ball - Made 10 three-pointers in the 3PT contest, Tied for 3rd.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   Monique Contreras | 5'6” Guard | Franklin HS (TX) | 2023   Contreras is a crafty lefty that is very deceptive in the half-court. Monique is a willing passer but can score from deep and in the lane where she is comfortable shooting with her off hand (right).    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='370403' first='Kindyll' last='Sandoval'] | 5'6” Guard | Cleveland HS (NM) | 2024    Kindyll is a sharp shooter that has range exceeding 23 feet with good rotation and lift on her shot. Sandoval moves well without the ball, she can come off of flare screens and or pin downs often getting clean looks. Averaged just under 10 ppg at the BTH Showcase   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   Mariana Mendivil-Ruiz | 5'6” Guard | TEC Monterrey (Mexico) | 2024   Mariana, a member of the U-17 Mexican National team, was a fun player to watch at the BTH Showcase. Mendivil-Ruiz is a versatile guard that can defend at a high level and is a threat on the offensive end. Mariana was putting up shots well beyond the arc and has good vision.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='642717' first='Bryana' last='Castro'] | 5'2” Guard | Roswell HS (NM) | 2025   Castro is a vocal guard that communicates well on defense, consistently calling out screens and matchups. Solid off the ball that likes to cut and flash. Bryana finished 12th in scoring at 10.3 ppg    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='357694' first='Yvanna' last='Villareal'] | 5'6” Guard | Organ Mountain HS (NM) | 2024   A multilevel scorer that can take opponents off the dribble and finish with either hand. Physical, runs the floor well and knows how to use her body in terms of drawing contact, resulting in free-throws. Finished 6th in scoring at the BTH Showcase at 13.3 ppg.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   Amaris Valadez | 5'7” Guard | Franklin HS (TX) | 2023   Amaris is a certified shooter with a high release, that holds her follow-thru. On the other end of the court, Valadez moves her feet well and has active hands, disrupting passing lanes.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   Jordan Sapien | 5'2” Guard | Pebble Hills HS (TX) | 2025   Although Sapien is small in stature, her ability to make impactful plays is very impressive. Jordan is fundamentally sound in every facet. She is a great defender, that can anticipate and jump passing lanes while also doubling from the weak side leading to steals. A high IQ player that is great in transition. Can hit the 3ball, deliver pocket passes to rolling players and can get the the foul line. 11th in scoring at 10.5 ppg   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   Sophiya Bustillos | 5'8” Guard | Riverside HS (TX) | 2024   Bustillos was the 2nd leading scorer over the weekend at 16 ppg, causing havoc on opposing defenders. Sophiya is versatile in the half-court; She is good in ball screen situations, she can score in the midrange and behind the arc while also being a baseline threat.    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   Victoria Moreno | 5'8” Guard/Forward | Bel-Air HS (TX) | 2023   Due to her teams matchups, it appeared Moreno was operating as a stretch-4 which is why she is listed as guard/forward. Victoria utilized the triple-threat to perfection in multiple instances such as a rip thru resulting in a layup and a mid range jumper after shaking the defender. Moreno finished inside the top 15 in scoring at the BTH Showcase at 9.5 ppg (14th).    <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   [player_tooltip player_id='1056592' first='Alexis' last='Reyes'] | 5'7” Guard | DaVinci HS (TX) | 2024   Reyes is a knockdown shooter with the ability to stretch a defense with her 3pt shot - made 7 in one game - Alexis was 7th in scoring at 11.8 ppg

The 2023 Big Time Hoops Showcase was a two-day event held in Las Cruces, New Mexico this past weekend that featured some great opportunities, both on the court & off.