2024 Big Time Hoops Showcase: All-Defense
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Las Cruces, N.M. — The 2024 Big Time Hoops was a two day event featuring high school prospects for girls’ basketball. This was the 12th showcase under Director Matt Abney, who held the first back in 2003. Abney told PGH-NM,…
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Continue ReadingLas Cruces, N.M. — The 2024 Big Time Hoops was a two day event featuring high school prospects for girls’ basketball.
This was the 12th showcase under Director Matt Abney, who held the first back in 2003. Abney told PGH-NM, “We had another successful showcase.. I’m very excited for future events”.
Here are some prospects that stood out on the defensive end of the court!
NBA Head Coach, Tom ThibodeauDefense is about heart, effort, and communication.
Jasmine Blake | Chapin HS | 2025
Blake is a high-energy, lockdown wing defender. The 5’8″ junior is quick, physical and did a good job contesting shots without fouling. Jasmine was a menace out on the perimeter and was rarely beat off the dribble.
Catalina Anaya Catalina Anaya 5'5" | PG St, Pius X | 2025 State NM | St. Pius X HS| 2025
Anaya is a fierce competitor with great stamina. The 5’2″ juniors ability to stay in front of her opponents, is really special. Catalina maximizes her minutes on the floor, thanks to her brilliance as a on-ball defender. Anaya has knack for creating tie-ups and forcing errant passes.
Chioma Holyfield | Eldorado HS | 2024
Holyfield is a lanky forward that does not shy away from contact. Chioma is listed at 5’11” and has a thinner frame, but that does not stop her from banging down low and altering shots. The senior has a terrific motor and did a good job of staying vertical on the contest. Holyfield has good speed and is able to recover rather quickly.
Audriana Wright Audriana Wright 5'10" | SF Sandia | 2025 State NM | Sandia HS | 2025
Wright is a versatile defender with length and great instincts. Audri has high IQ defensively; The 5’10” junior did a tremendous job of taking away the roller in pick’n’roll actions and has the ability to switch, out on the perimeter versus smaller guards.
Mvhayv Lowe Mvhayv Lowe 5'2" | SG Volcano Vista | 2027 State NM | Volcano Vista HS | 2027
Lowe, a 5’2″ freshman, is a speedy guard that gets after it defensively. Mvhayv plays with great energy and is constantly applying pressure when defending on-ball. Lowe’s most notable play on defense, came in the form of a chase-down block, where she never gave up on the play.
Brynn Hargrove Brynn Hargrove 5'6" | PG Hobbs | 2025 State NM | Hobbs HS | 2025
Hargrove is a hard-nosed defender, who was one of the few camp participants that made a diligent effort, to fight over the top of screens. The 5’6″ junior was vocal and displayed great awareness in the pick’n’roll game. Brynn also was superb jumping passing lanes, creating deflections and steals.
Savannah Combs Savannah Combs 6'2" | C Highland | 2026 State NM | Albuquerque HS | 2026
Standing at 6’2″, Combs is a massive presence in the interior. The sophomore center is a reliable rim protector with excellent timing and instincts. Savannah has made great improvements denying/fronting the post, not allowing opposing ‘bigs’ to get the ball on the low block.
Bleona Agushi Bleona Agushi PG Del Norte | 2025 State NM | Del Norte HS | 2025
Agushi is a 5’5″ guard that defended extremely well when in isolation. The junior had active hands, and used her physicality to make opposing ball-handlers uncomfortable. Bleona recorded multiple steals and deflections and even had a fantastic chase-down block in transition.