Riptide Showcase AM Standouts

David Yapkowitz

January 30, 2024 @ 04:29 PM

This past weekend, Palisades HS and St. Monica High School played host to the Riptide Showcase featuring some of the top schools and players in the Southern California area. I was able to attend the event at the St Monica location during the morning. Here's a look at some of the standouts I saw.

1. Shadel French - St Monica 2024

French stood out for her play in the paint and around the basket. She's a finisher at the rim and she runs the floor well in transition. Can handle the ball a little bit. Good length defensively, able to contest drives well and be a shot blocker around the basket. Athletic and good rebounding instincts.

2. Rebecca Maldonado - St Pius X-St. Matthias

Maldonado was a high scoring guard with a nice shot. Good three point shooter off the catch. Good ball handler who pushes the tempo on the break and can hit the pull up jumper in transition. Attacks closeouts and uses fakes to get the defense out of position. Decent rebounder for a guard.

3. G'layah Salazar - St Mary's Academy 2026

Salazar is a big guard with playmaking skills. Good passer in the halfcourt attacking the paint and kicking the ball out. Good footwork in the halfcourt; capable shot creator and can hit the pull up in the midrange. Good off the dribble game. Uses step through moves and can finish at the basket.

4. Imoree McGregory Imoree McGregory 5'5" | CG St Marys Academy | 2024 State CA - St Mary's Academy 2024

McGregory stood out as a solid guard capable of playing with the ball in her hands or playing off her teammates. Consistent three point shooter especially from the corners. Does well navigating off ball screens, spotting up and shooting. Relocates after initial pass.