2025 Big Time Hoops Showcase: NM Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Big Time Hoops Showcase was a two day event featuring high school prospects from New Mexico and the greater El Paso area. The 13th Showcase was held at Las Cruces high school in Las Cruces, New Mexico. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Off the court, a NCAA seminar was held which allowed participants and their parents to gain an understanding of the processes and procedures of playing at the next level. On the court, participants had the opportunity to display their respective skills in front of numerous collegiate Coaches ranging from various levels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Big Time Hoops Showcase is an excellent opportunity for girls' in New Mexico and El Paso to get recruited. There is so much talent here in the Southwest -- Showcase Director and Centennial Head Coach, Matt Abney</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Along with a three-point contest, a round-robin style (4-game) tournament was conducted. Here are some standout players from New Mexico, who definitely turned some heads with their stellar play!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><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>High School</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Grade</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='888493' first='Jacqueline' last='Aguayo']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Deming</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648201' first='Lailah' last='Bouldin']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Albuquerque High</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</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></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1056460' first='Ady' last='Everhart']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Hobbs</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2028</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='814472' first='GG' last='Romero']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Pojoaque Valley</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2025</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></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Players listed in alphabetical order by last name</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- 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":["888493"],"_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-67ec3bcf26b67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aguayo, a 5'9" senior, is an intriguing multilevel scorer with an explosive first step and smooth looking jumper. Aguayo was able to knockdown shots both behind the arc and in the mid-range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aguayo also did a great job of crashing the glass on the weak-side, getting multiple offensive rebounds which led to easy putbacks. In all, Aguayo was the fifth leading scorer of the Showcase, scoring 11.7 points per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648201"],"_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-67ec3bcf26bd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bouldin, a 5'6" junior, was the sixth leading scorer at the BTH Showcase after averaging 10.7 points per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bouldin is a deadly sharpshooter that is sneaky good creating off the bounce. There were several instances in the half-court of Bouldin, utilizing a smooth one or two-dribble pull-up jumper, going to her right.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the flip-side, Bouldin showed physicality at the point of attack when defending.</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-67ec3bcf26c25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dale is a fundamentally sound 5'9" junior, who can do a variety of things in the half-court. Furthermore, Dale has the ability to finish with either hand around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dale was content in taking what the defense gave her, ultimately scoring the rock at multiple levels. In addition to hitting three-pointers in catch &amp; shoot situations, Dale also made floaters along the baseline when getting past her initial defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1056460"],"_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-67ec3bcf26c70"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Everhart, a 5'4" freshman from Hobbs, put up 10.5 points per game which had her tied for seventh most at the BTH Showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Everhart displayed an elite handle, arguably the best at the showcase, but truly impressed with her decision making, especially in the pick'n'roll game. Everhart was one of the few players to employ a 'snake dribble' which resulted in either runners in the lane, or easy drop-offs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["814472"],"_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-67ec3bcf26cc0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was an impressive showing for Romero, a high-energy, vocal player with great poise. The 5'8" senior was the leading scorer at the BTH Showcase, with a very respectable 14.2 point per game average.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Romero was in a rhythm offensively, which was evident by the pull-up three-pointers and fadeaway jumpers off the glass, she was connecting on. </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-67ec3bcf26d09"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wright, a 5'10" senior, averaged 13.0 points per game and was the fourth leading scorer at the BTH Showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wright is a versatile player with a high-IQ. Moreover, Wright is a willing passer that can drop DIMES but is also a 'bucket getter' in her own right. Not only did Wright have the confidence and skill to take the ball coast-to-coast, but she was also confident enough to hit fadeaway jumpers in the mid-range. Lastly Wright made multiple three-pointers, well beyond the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via Big Time Hoops*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->