2023 Big Time Hoops Showcase: Top Shooters
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The 2023 Big Time Hoops Showcase, held in Las Cruces New Mexico, is a two day event that allows for players to compete in front of College Coaches from various programs at different levels. Day 1 or Friday night, consisted…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 Big Time Hoops Showcase, held in Las Cruces New Mexico, is a two day event that allows for players to compete in front of College Coaches from various programs at different levels.
Day 1 or Friday night, consisted of the 3pt contest that featured nearly half of the total showcase participants. Among those, several stood out with their jumper, showcasing their shooting mechanics and the ability to make three-pointers from various spots. The 3pt contest
Daci Smith Daci Smith 5'5" | CG Roswell | 2023 State NM , a senior from Roswell High School, won the 3pt contest after edging out fellow camper Olivia Montano, a Junior from Sandia, in a tiebreaker round. Both ladies tallied 13 makes in their first go-around, which required an additional 60 seconds to be put on the clock, setting the stage for a winner take all scenario – Smith connected on 10 while Montano made 9.
They weren’t the only two participants to shoot lights out. Altogether 11 different participants each made double digit 3s! Here is the list!
Player | High School | Grade | # of Made 3s |
Daci Smith Daci Smith 5'5" | CG Roswell | 2023 State NM | Roswell (NM) | Senior | 23 (includes first round & tie-breaker round) |
Olivia Montano | Sandia (NM) | Junior | 22 (includes first round & tie-breaker round) |
Priscilla Diaz | Burgess (TX) | Junior | 10 |
Audrey Hernandez | San Elizario (TX) | Senior | 10 |
Azalia Malizia Azalia Malizia 5'4" | PG Valencia | 2024 State NM | Valencia (NM) | Junior | 10 |
Alexis Ayers Alexis Ayers 5'5" | CG La Cueva | 2023 State NM | La Cueva (NM) | Senior | 10 |
Amaris Valdez | Franklin (TX) | Senior | 10 |
Mariana Sepulveda Mariana Sepulveda 5'9" | CG Carlsbad | 2023 State NM | Carlsbad (NM) | Senior | 10 |
Hope Giddings Hope Giddings 5'8" | SG Sandia | 2025 State NM | Sandia (NM) | Sophomore | 10 |
Dessie McCarty | Mount Vernon-Enola (AR) | Junior | 10 |
Jessica Roberts Jessica Roberts 5'6" | SG Mesilla Valley Christian | 2025 State NM | Organ Mountain (NM) | Sophomore | 10 |