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Nike TOC Under the Radar Players to Watch

Nike TOC Under the Radar Players to Watch
Vincent Lombardi
Vincent Lombardi December 30, 2024 @ 02:01 PM
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Maci Kerns
Maci Kerns 5'5" | PG | 2026
AZ
Cynthia Tewksbury
Cynthia Tewksbury 5'4" | PG | 2025
AZ
Bernadette Carranza
Bernadette Carranza 5'7" | PG | 2026
AZ
Tilley Cummard
Tilley Cummard 5'8" | SF | 2025
AZ
Markayla Shirley
Markayla Shirley 5'4" | PG | 2026
AZ
McCall Sims
McCall Sims 5'8" | PG | 2025
TN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Annual Nike Tournament of Champions. which hosts High School teams from all over the country did not disappoint this year and several standout players may be considered "under the radar" but caught my eye with their basketball Skills and their potential. [player_tooltip player_id='408999' first='McCall' last='Sims'] of Westview Tennessee was perhaps the most impressive under-the-radar player of the entire tournament. She led her team to an upset victory over Nevada powerhouse Centennial HS with 20 points. Here are the players that caught my eye.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nike TOC Under the Radar Players to Watch:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["602908"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6772fc3184123"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Camille Higginbothan is an under-the-radar Big with a lot of upside. She is a very good rim protector and rebounder. She is very skilled around the rim offensively and has a knack for getting onto the block and getting her shots off. She is also a very good shooter for her size, able to hit mid-range shots as well as three-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["408999"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6772c5b911b3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='408999' first='McCall' last='Sims'] was the Overall Most Valuable Player of the John Anderson Bracket, leading her team to the Championship. She is an incredible three-point shooter who shoots a high percentage from three and is consistent with her mid-range shots. She is a highly skilled defender who is always in good position within her team's base defense. She is a terrific leader on the floor and is definitely a college prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["608452"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6772c5b911bd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='608452' first='Bernadette' last='Carranza'] is a very solid Combo Guard who is a good shooter and ball handler. Her most impressive asset is her poise and her ability to stay calm under pressure. She is the daughter of Canyon View Head Coach Desirae Carranza, and she is like an extension of the coach on the floor. She will definitely play on the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["602889"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6772f8ef40b49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='602889' first='Tilley' last='Cummard'] has good size and athleticism for a Forward and is a solid defender and rebounder. She moves well for a forward and can defend multiple positions. She has a nice touch on her jump shot and has good range. She has a very good basketball IQ and is a team leader. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["659947"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6772f8ef40c58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maya Billan is an "under the radar" player that has a lot of potential. She is tall and long and is very athletic. She moves really well for a Big, and she is a very good shot blocker. The more experience she gets the better she is going to be. She has good shooting form and she can create scoring opportunities around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6772f8ef40ccb"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["659945"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6772f8ef40d2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='659945' first='Maci' last='Kerns'] is a very good ball handler and passer. She has very good court vision and makes good decisions with the ball. She has good shooting range but is primarily a distributor. She is a solid defender and moves really well in the open floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["639464"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6772fab91bf8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='639464' first='Cynthia' last='Tewksbury'] is another under-the-radar player that impressed me at the Nike TOC. She is an excellent point guard who is strong with the ball. She can penetrate the lane at will and get the ball to open players. She also does a good job of feeding the post. She is a very good shooter with excellent range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["598326"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67730dccb6aa3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='598326' first='Markayla' last='Shirley'] is a very solid point guard for Chandler. She is a floor general who runs the show on Offense and is an excellent distributor. She is a very good shooter and has the ability to drive to the hoop and open things up for her teammates. She has excellent footwork on the defensive and get into transition quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The Annual Nike Tournament of Champions. which hosts High School teams from all over the country did not disappoint this year and several standout players may be considered "under the radar" but caught my eye with their basketball Skills and their potential. McCall Sims McCall Sims 5'8" | PG Westview | 2025 State TN of Westview Tennessee was perhaps the most impressive under-the-radar player of the entire tournament. She led her team to an upset victory over Nevada powerhouse Centennial HS with 20 points. Here are the players that caught my eye.

South Mountain CC
Camille Higginbothan

Camille Higginbothan

AZ
PF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Camille
Higginbothan PF
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Mesa
|
AZ
Nike TOC Under the Radar Players to Watch
Camille Higginbothan is an under-the-radar Big with a lot of upside. She is a very good rim protector...
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South Mountain CC
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State: Arizona
School: Mesa
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Highlights

McCall Sims

McCall Sims

TN
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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McCall
Sims PG
Class
2025
Height
5'8"
HS
Westview
|
TN
Nike TOC Under the Radar Players to Watch
McCall Sims was the Overall Most Valuable Player of the John Anderson Bracket, leading her team to the...
Written by Vincent Lombardi
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McCall Sims

State: Tennessee
School: Westview
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Bernadette Carranza

Bernadette Carranza

AZ
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Bernadette
Carranza PG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Canyon View
|
AZ
Nike TOC Under the Radar Players to Watch
Bernadette Carranza is a very solid Combo Guard who is a good shooter and ball handler. Her most...
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Bernadette Carranza

State: Arizona
School: Canyon View
Club: Arizona Jaguars
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Scottsdale CC
Tilley Cummard

Tilley Cummard

AZ
SF
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Tilley
Cummard SF
Class
2025
Height
5'8"
HS
Mesa
|
AZ
Nike TOC Under the Radar Players to Watch
Tilley Cummard has good size and athleticism for a Forward and is a solid defender and rebounder. She...
Written by Vincent Lombardi
Scottsdale CC
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Tilley Cummard

State: Arizona
School: Mesa
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Maya Billan

Maya Billan

AZ
C
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Maya
Billan C
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Higley
|
AZ
Nike TOC Under the Radar Players to Watch
Maya Billan is an “under the radar” player that has a lot of potential. She is tall and...
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Maya Billan

State: Arizona
School: Higley
Club: Hoops R Us 16
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Maci Kerns

Maci Kerns

AZ
PG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Maci
Kerns PG
Class
2026
Height
5'5"
HS
Higley
|
AZ
Nike TOC Under the Radar Players to Watch
Maci Kerns is a very good ball handler and passer. She has very good court vision and makes...
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Maci Kerns

State: Arizona
School: Higley
Club: SAVI Academy
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Cynthia Tewksbury

Cynthia Tewksbury

AZ
PG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Cynthia
Tewksbury PG
Class
2025
Height
5'4"
HS
Canyon View
|
AZ
Nike TOC Under the Radar Players to Watch
Cynthia Tewksbury is another under-the-radar player that impressed me at the Nike TOC. She is an excellent point...
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Cynthia Tewksbury

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State: Arizona
School: Canyon View
Club: Valley Storm
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Markayla Shirley

Markayla Shirley

AZ
PG
HEIGHT 5'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Markayla
Shirley PG
Class
2026
Height
5'4"
HS
Chandler
|
AZ
Nike TOC Under the Radar Players to Watch
Markayla Shirley is a very solid point guard for Chandler. She is a floor general who runs the...
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State: Arizona
School: Chandler
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