Team Colorado: 17u EYCL

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='361566' first='Eianna' last='Jackson'] - Vista Peak - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson is an exciting prospect who shows ample defensive upside along with her baseline of downhill scoring. The lead guard stands right around 5'8, proving capable attacking open lanes to score in the paint. Jackson brings consistent energy, even on second chance opportunities, doing her part to convert the shot attempt. With 15-10 Vista Peak, Jackson put up 16.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.8 steals per game. Continuing to develop the jump shot versatility will be an area worth monitoring over the coming years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495910' first='Olivia' last='Loveland'] - Castle View - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Loveland demonstrates a team friendly skillset, capable maximizing her impact off the ball. The 5'8 lefty has a very quick shot off the catch, showing upside spacing the floor beyond the arc. Loveland is always lurking around the glass for rebounds, making opponents pay for not boxing out. The junior put up 8.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game this past season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216701' first='Nevaeh' last='Millard'] - Denver South - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Millard has been one of the state's most exciting perimeter prospects for some time. The 5'7 guard is a terror to guard, deploying a quick twitch handle allowing her to get downhill either direction, Millard is a handful to say the least. Combined with the handle, Millard possesses a versatile shotmaking profile, capable pulling up in traffic or finishing through contact around the rim. Millard brings great awareness on defense, valuable intercepting passes or quickly rotating for help side defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='356501' first='Ligia' last='Thortvedt'] - Denver East - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thortvedt enjoys putting pressure on the rim, doing well to impact the game through consistent hustle. The sophomore forward is constantly roaming on the glass for rebounding opportunities, always alert when loose ball situations occur. Through her sophomore season, Thortvedt put up 9.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='510724' first='Mairead' last='Hearty'] - Denver East - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hearty is a high upside frontcourt prospect, already standing right around 6'3. The center has already excelled as a freshman with East, putting up 7.4 points, 9 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game. She will be a highly impactful shot blocker, especially while rotating from the help side. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='331321' first='Nashara' last='Ellerbee'] - Northfield - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ellerbee will be a versatile defender at roughly 6' tall, proving capable anticipating opponent decisions. The junior forward put up 8.5 points and 7.7 rebounds per game this past season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='470963' first='Chloe' last='Pelster'] - Mullen - 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pelster brings value as a complemetary shotmaker, already capable getting off shots quickly. At roughly 5'9, the freshman will be playing up at the 17u level, likely stepping into a larger role yet again at Mullen. Her progression as a ballhandler versus tight pressure will be worth keeping tabs on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='621215' first='Loren' last='White'] - Denver East - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>White is a team first player, providing impactful defense while embracing physicality. The guard seeks out efficient scoring opportunities in the paint, typically in transition or coming from a drive off a skip pass. White posted 6.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2 steals per game with 12-12 Denver East.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='645217' first='Jennesse' last='Byrd'] - Rangeview - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Byrd does maximizes her impact within the offensive flow, rarely forcing shots. The junior guard will brings value as a shooter off the catch and team first playmaker.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495817' first='Addison' last='Forry'] - Laramie - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Forry is a high level scorer who converted 32% of three point attempts on high volume throughout her junior season with Laramie. The combo guard is a smart scorer, adept at spacing the floor and attacking openings in the driving lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->