Nike TOC: AZ Player Preview (17u)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The weekend of May 17-19, the <strong>Nike Tournament of Champions</strong> <strong>Spring Classic</strong> takes place in Mesa. There are quite a few teams representing Arizona. There are close to double-digit teams in the 17U divisions alone.<br><br><strong>Here I look at some players that look to impress:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>[player_tooltip player_id='598979' first='Aspen' last='McClees'] <strong>Gilbert</strong> (<strong>[program_tooltip program_id='715448' first='Arizona' last='Elite'</strong>] <strong>GUAA 17U</strong>)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McClees has been working since the end of her school season, and it shows. Her all-around game continues to improve over time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='624028' first='Taylor' last='Sipfle'] <strong>Hamilton</strong> (<strong>[program_tooltip program_id='715422' first='AZ' last='Fire'] Red 17U</strong>)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor is the cente<strong>r </strong>on a talented Fire squad that should make some noise. She is a force in the paint on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='689062' first='Morgan' last='Van Dyke'] <strong>Paradise</strong> <strong>Honors</strong> (<strong>[program_tooltip program_id='716029' first='Locked' last='In</strong> <strong>Elite']</strong>)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Morgan is looking to lead her squad at the TOC this weekend. She's the type that does a little bit of everything to help her team win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='558904' first='Nevaeh' last='Urenda'] <strong>Flowing Wells</strong> (<strong>Roadrunner Dynasty 2025</strong>)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nevaeh is the sparkplug for the Roadrunners. The Flowing Wells guard will look to continue her excellent play as of late.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='754702' first='Margaret' last='Luba'] <strong>Sunnyslope</strong> (<strong>Cal Storm AZ</strong>)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Slope standout draws a lot of attention as a scorer, but the other parts of her game shouldn't go unnoticed. Luba should have a very productive weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='623903' first='Makayla' last='Carter'] <strong>Marana Mountain View</strong> (<strong>Team Arizona Red</strong>)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter has been on a tear lately and looks to continue that at the TOC. Her length is a problem for most opponents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->