2025 Big Time Hoops Showcase: Top Shooters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>LAS CRUCES, N.M</em>. -- The Big Time Hoops showcase is a two day event featuring talented next level prospects from New Mexico and the greater El Paso area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In all, more than 90 athletes will exhibit their talents in front of numerous collegiate coaches, ranging from various levels.&nbsp;(D2, D3, NAIA &amp; JUCO)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Day one (Friday night) consisted of a shooting contest with over one-third of all attendees, taking part.&nbsp;What's more, a NCAA Eligibility Seminar was held shortly after. The seminar allows parents and players to gain an understanding of the processes and procedures of playing at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Having said all that, let's take a look at the three-point contest and some of the top three-point shooters!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3PT Contest</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Info: Each player had 60 seconds to make as many three-pointers as possible from each of the designated spots behind the arc. (Corners, wings and top of the key)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table {"align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table alignleft"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Player</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>School</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Grade Yr</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>3PM</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='642713' first='Natalia' last='Stout']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Pecos</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">15</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='772666' first='Kayanna' last='Chief']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Catalina Hills</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2027</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">12</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='828810' first='Caris' last='Dale']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Farmington</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">12</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='391109' first='Audriana' last='Wright']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Sandia</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">11</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Vanessa Dietz</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Eldorado</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">11</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Players listen in order by highest number of made three-pointers</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["642713"],"_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-67e755ac340a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='642713' first='Natalia' last='Stout'] of Pecos High School, won the Big Time Hoops 3pt contest courtesy of 15 made three-pointers in under a minute. Stout, a 5'7” senior, is a terrific shooter that stays balanced, holds her follow-thru and keeps her hands ready.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["772666"],"_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-67e755ac34109"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='772666' first='Kayanna' last='Chief'] from Catalina FootHills High School in Tucson, Arizona, was impressive with her ability to knock down multiple three-pointers from various spots. Chief is a 5'10” sophomore who gets good lift on her jumper and holds her follow-thru.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["828810"],"_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-67e755ac34153"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='828810' first='Caris' last='Dale'] from Farmington High School, made herself known as one of the better shooters at the BTH Showcase. Dale stands at 5'9” and is a consistent shooter that has no wasted motion. Dale has a good base and does a good job of keeping her hands in the shooting pocket, rarely bringing them down.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["391109"],"_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-67e755ac34199"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='391109' first='Audriana' last='Wright'] of Sandia High School, looked sharp from behind the arc thanks to a consistent smooth stroke. The 5'10" senior showed great poise and has a high release. Not to mention, Wright gets good height on her jump shot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Vanessa Dietz","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Eldorado","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e755ac3423e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vanessa Dietz, a 5'6" senior from Eldorado High School, was definitely in a rhythm Friday night and one of the few participants who had a sense of purpose and showed enthusiasm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dietz had good rotation on her shot and connected from various spots around the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->