USJN Mountain Madness Review: Intriguing Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216656' first='Jacy' last='Chandler'] - Littleton - B&amp;B Academy - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chandler provided efficient performances throughout her time at the USJN event, providing value scoring along the perimeter while effectively facilitating the half court. The 5'10 small forward possesses plus reach, impacting to game through her height advantage. Capable of knocking down catch and shoot threes multiple feet behind the arc, there is no doubt she is a dangerous shooter from that range. Even with a contest, Chandler's height and quick release allows her to let it fly regardless of an incoming opponent. When thrown into the elbow, the small forward acts as a passing hub for off-ball actions. She did well making passes to cutters or weak side shooters filling space. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaden Meyer - Douglas (WY) - [program_tooltip program_id='715342' first='24MD' last='Team Daum'] - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meyer brings an impactful skillset as a mid-range shotmaker and physical scorer in the paint. The guard rarely shied away from contact, taking it to the paint against similar sized matchups. Meyer showed upside stepping into mid-range shot attempts, capable of relocation qucikly before stepping into the shot. Defensively, the guard has active hands, finding ways to disrupt opponents however possible. On drives, if opponents pick up the ball and keep it mid-level, Meyer is honed in to steal and rip it away. Simply put, Meyer is very physical and wiry strong for her position.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216648' first='Brooklyn' last='Bickerstaff'] - Eaglecrest - [program_tooltip program_id='716215' first='Colorado' last='Hoopsters'] - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The guard is a quick athlete, capable attacking downhill immediately off the catch or being a legitimate floor spacer. Bickerstaff brings value as a complementary scoring threat, making impactful reads within a few dribbles. Her jump shot is especially quick, consistent at stepping into jumpers from beyond the arc, regardless of the contest. Should opponents stay high, Bickerstaff has a very quick first step. Off of that first step alone, she can blow by opponents with ease, getting into the paint with ease. Bickerstaff looks to make a much larger impact with Eaglecrest, following the departure of multiple impact 2023s.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Karson Tempel - Cheyenne (WY) - [program_tooltip program_id='715342' first='24MD' last='Team Daum'] - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tempel is an assertive perimeter scorer who is always looking for ways to attack the rim. The guard is an intriguing downhill scorer, effective utilizing hesitations and pump fakes to fool opponents. Tempel is an excellent scorer with her right hand, capable scoring through contact around the basket. Her ability to leverage physicality is impactful, crashing the glass for offensive rebounds and roaming around off the ball. Off of rebounding opportunities, Tempel enjoys pushing the pace in transition, finding ways to make outlet passes however possible.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='216718' first='Deijah' last='Santana'] - Regis Jesuit - [program_tooltip program_id='716215' first='Colorado' last='Hoopsters'] - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Santana is an intriguing prospect with excellent footwork in the post, proving effective as a physical interior presence. The sturdy guard is capable of taking bumps in traffic, grabbing and-1 opportunities within the paint. She does well seeking out post matchups, turning the corner quickly for layup attempts at the basket. Santana's willingness to hustle on both ends for rebounds has been very helpful for this Hoopsters team. Productively gathering second chance opportunities for herself and shotmakers is incredibly valuable for this group.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->