Always 100 Showcase: Afternoon Session

The featured image is of [player_tooltip player_id='486526' first='Marley' last='Dale'] (2026) of McCutcheon High School.   Over the last few years, the [program_tooltip program_id='716173' first='Always' last='100'] program out of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has hosted an all-day showcase for prospects in their program to be seen by Midwestern small colleges. A couple of weeks ago, they once again hosted this showcase at the Turnstone Center in Fort Wayne. This is the second of two articles highlighting players who stood out at the event, with this article focusing on the afternoon session.   .    Ava might be a small school kid, but I think she has a game that can translate to the next level, and with a good Spring & Summer, I could see her drawing some nice small college interest. She has length, some bounce to her, plus she's skilled inside and out. She can knock down the occasional 3-pointer when in rhythm, she can go off the bounce as well, and she's very active in the mid-post and on the boards. She is definitely an intriguing prospect.     Marley was limited a bit this Winter due to all of the new transfers to McCutcheon seeing opportunity. Make no mistake, though, she has some small college potential for sure. She has an athletically strong frame, she plays with a good motor, and she seems to enjoy physicality. She plays much bigger than she is, she likes to defend and rebound, but she also has some offensive skill. She is most effective in the mid-post, where she can shoot or drive it from 15-feet.     I've been a fan of MaKayla's since I first saw her between 8th and 9th Grades. She is a tough-nosed, hard-working, competitive wing who seems to always leave it all on the floor. She has a balanced skillset and does a little of everything well. She can handle it some and initiate the offense, she can knock down an open rhythm jumper, plus she can get to the rim North/South when she has an angle. I also like her appreciation for rebounding and defense.     I'm not really sure what more can be said about Vanessa that hasn't been said over the last couple of months. She helped lead an otherwise inexperienced Norwell team to a state title, she plays with maybe the most incredible motor in the state, and no one is going to outwork her. She has steadily improved her perimeter shooting consistency, she's athletic off the bounce, plus she is one of the best defensive wings in the Class of 2026. She is "must see".     I'll be honest, I've lived in Fort Wayne and I'm not sure I had ever heard of Redeemer before this event. Claire is a long, wiry-strong, fluidly athletic forward with some bounce as well. She plays hard, competes at both ends, and she does several different things to help her teams succeed. She will need to continue seeking out better competition, but I think this Spring & Summer could definitely be a good start for that.     I've seen Olliana a few times previously, but what stood out most at this showcase was her continuation to play through the whistle at each end of the floor. She didn't take possessions "off", she was very active on the boards, and she was aggressive inside as a scorer. This version of her is definitely sure to draw a variety of college interest over the next couple of years. I am excited to see more of her moving forward this Spring.     Hallie put together an outstanding Sophomore campaign, and she still has a lot of upside/potential left in her. She is extremely long, fluid/smooth, and athletic in most directions. Additionally, she is very balanced skillfully. She can handle the ball, initiate the offense, or create off the bounce and find open teammates. She can score it at the rim, knock down an open perimeter jumper, plus she is a versatile defender who is just starting to lock in at that end.     Zoe is one of those "unsung" heroes for most teams she plays on, but she has talent, skill, and the potential to be recruited by a lot of the Midwest's better small colleges. She is strong, athletic, and plays with a great motor. She is willing to be physical, she plays bigger than she is around the rim, and she's an active rebounder. As she continues to build her game from the mid-post to the perimeter, look for her to be even more difficult to defend.     This was my first opportunity to see Amaya, live or on film, and I was very impressed with her upside/potential. She still needs some work, but I think she's still growing, gaining strength, and figuring it all out. She has an incredible wingspan, she's fairly fluid as an athlete, and she can get out and run the floor hard North/South. I have a feeling she's one of those prospects who, if you have the ability to check in on her each month, she's going to look different most times.     Zoie had a strong Winter for Monrovia and flashed great upside for the future. She is a long, wiry, somewhat bouncy, but also quick/fast wing who does a little of everything for her team. She can put it on the floor, push in transition, and attack the basket. She has good vision and can find open teammates, plus she has some touch around the perimeter when set and in rhythm. Defensively, she will attack the glass and rebound, plus she can defend different positions.

The featured image is of Marley Dale Marley Dale 5'10" | PF McCutcheon | 2026 IN (2026) of McCutcheon High School.