Nike TOC: AZ Player Preview Part 2 (17u)
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The weekend of May 17-19, the Nike Tournament of Champions takes place in Mesa. There are quite a few teams representing Arizona. There are close to double-digit teams in the 17U divisions alone.Here, I look at more players who look…
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Continue ReadingThe weekend of May 17-19, the Nike Tournament of Champions takes place in Mesa. There are quite a few teams representing Arizona. There are close to double-digit teams in the 17U divisions alone.
Here, I look at more players who look to impress:
Clara-Mae Hrouch
Clara-Mae
Hrouch
5'7" | PG
Catalina Foothills | 2025
State
AZ
Catalina Foothills (Team Arizona Red)
Hrouch is as tough as they come and leaves it all on the floor. She should have had a tremendous impact on the event with her defense and shooting.
Erica McGadney
Erica
McGadney
5'10" | SF
Saguaro | 2025
State
AZ
Saguaro (Team Hollerbach)
McGadney is one of those players who flys under the radar and is primed for a breakout. She is a versatile wing and will be a tough cover for anyone.
Hannah Strauss
Hannah
Strauss
5'8" | PG
Perry | 2025
State
AZ
Perry (
AZ Fire
Red 17u)
One of the more underrated guards in the state, Strauss has been playing well in the spring. She brings a lot to the game that won’t appear in the stat sheet.
Olivia Frankel
Olivia
Frankel
5'10" | SG
Notre Dame Prep | 2025
State
AZ
Notre Dame Prep (Mountain West Premier Phoenix 17u)
One of the better shooters on the West Coast, Frankel will be ready to go. Her all-around game is also rounding into shape as well.
Novelle McQuiston
Novelle
McQuiston
5'11" | SF
Perry | 2026
State
AZ
Perry (VBC National 17u)
McQuiston is one of the more versatile players in the state. She should continue to build off a strong school season with a strong club season.
Aiyanna Perkins
Aiyanna
Perkins
5'7" | CG
Bella Vista Prep | 2025
State
AZ
Bella Vista Prep
(Southwest Premier 17U)
One of the best two-way players on the West Coast will put on a show. AP is one of the must-see players this weekend.
More prospects to watch
Aila Kaibara
Aila
Kaibara
5'8" | PG
Phoenix Country Day | 2025
State
AZ
Phoenix Country Day (
Arizona Elite
GUAA 17u)
Carmella Gallardo Carmella Gallardo 5'8" | SG Seton Catholic | 2025 State AZ Seton Catholic Prep ( AZ Fire Red 17u)
Peyton Schiltz Peyton Schiltz 5'10" | SF Horizon | 2026 State AZ Horizon (Cal Storm AZ)
Kahlia Gonzales Kahlia Gonzales 5'5" | PG Mesquite | 2025 State AZ Mesquite (Team Arizona Red)
Michelle Kogbara Michelle Kogbara 5'10" | PF Peoria | 2025 State AZ Peoria ( Locked In Elite )
Isabella Ivy Isabella Ivy 5'6" | PG Perry | 2025 State AZ Perry (VBC National 17u)
Layla Flores Layla Flores 5'9" | SF AZ Compass Prep | 2025 State AZ AZ Compass Prep (Team Hollerbach)
Dianalynn Howell Dianalynn Howell 5'10" | PF Dream City Christian | 2025 State AZ Dream City Christian (Mountain West Premier Phoenix 17u)
Grace Beckler Grace Beckler 6'2" | PF Basha | 2026 State AZ Basha ( Arizona Elite GUAA 17u)
Mackenzie Pope
Mackenzie
Pope
5'4" | PG
Canyon View | 2025
State
AZ
Canyon View (
Locked In Elite
)