Colorado Live Showcase: Names to Know Pt. 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216675' first='Elizabeth' last='Gentry'] - Arapahoe - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Making her initial high school appearance in quite some time, the incoming power forward will be highly impactful on the boards alongside developments in the offensive skill set. Gentry has received offers from Fordham, Air Force, Dayton, Fresno State, Pacific, Loyola Marymount, UC Santa Barbara, among others.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='374168' first='Saylor' last='Swanson'] - Arvada West - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Swanson has been a valuable complementary scorer with Arvada West, bringing quick instincts along with her scoring ability. Getting shots off the catch and drives following rip throughs, the incoming junior will be worth a watch, given the new composition of this roster.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216703' first='Peyton' last='Marvel'] - D'Evelyn - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marvel has been one of the state's leading rebounders from a production standpoint, putting up 19.5 points and 12.8 rebounds per game with 27-1 D'Evelyn. Her constant hustle and crucial plays when needed most have led to endless numbers of winning plays contributed by the wing.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216667' first='Shyann' last='Farbes'] - Eaglecrest - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Farbes is a very skilled scoring guard, capable of getting flashy in the paint and scoring tough buckets off the bounce. Her continued growth as a consistent scorer from all over the floor has been notable, although she is showing growth as a facilitator off the dribble.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='329411' first='Avery' last='Alcaraz'] - Fort Collins - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alcaraz is a crafty scoring threat along the perimeter, showing upside as a volume shotmaker. The 5'8 guard has been impressive getting to her jumper off of the dribble, utilizing step backs to free up space. Her efficiency from the floor will be worth tracking down the line, given her ability to leverage the shooting gravity.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216733' first='Gianna' last='Whiteside'] - George Washington - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whiteside is one of the better defenders in the class, proving versatile, matching up especially well against both forwards and shooting guards. She will be a tough cover on the glass, proving especially strong on box outs. Her vision as a passer will be worth tracking, leading the program in her senior season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495929' first='Tori' last='Baker'] - Highlands Ranch - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baker has been exciting to watch, playing at a fast pace, proving tough to predict her next decision. The lead guard has been valuable as both a facilitator and shotmaker off the bounce, providing quick instincts no matter the circumstances.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495904' first='Morgan' last='Ives'] - Horizon - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ives has been a versatile offensive option with Horizon, valuable scoring at the basket or facilitating the half court offense. Not to mention she has held her own as a perimeter shooter over the past couple seasons. No doubt Ives will impact the game on both ends of the floor.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='361567' first='DJ' last='Parrish'] - Lakewood - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parrish showed flashes of perimeter shotmaking with Lakewood, certainly a prospect worth tracking with a larger volume. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='374160' first='Mason' last='Borcherding'] - Legend - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The roughly 6' forward is a valuable rebounder and interior defensive presence, proving impactful for 16-9 Legend. Their 8 PM matchup versus Arapahoe will be very interesting, given these groups' frontcourts. Her continued growth as a scoring threat outside of the paint will be worth tracking.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='222386' first='Savannah' last='Pohl'] - Longmont - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pohl has shown immediate value on the defensive end, protecting the paint and anchoring the glass however possible. Her growing volume on spot-ups will be intriguing, given her soft touch around the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->