2025 Big Time Hoops Showcase: Texas 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><em>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</em></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 Texas, 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>Class</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Jocelynn Custard</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Montwood</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Allison De La O</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Franklin</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2028</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Mia Hairston</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Montwood</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='948978' first='Kylie' last='Marquez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Americas</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Kaylan Medrano</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Americas</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='932299' first='Alyssa' last='Morales']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Burges</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2027</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Abigail Ortega</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Eastwood</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2026</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_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":"Jocelynn Custard","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_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":"Montwood","_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-67ed7f578302e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Custard, a 5'8" junior from Montwood, is a multilevel scorer who can create off the bounce and stretch the floor. Moreover, Custard is also a willing passer with good vision. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not only did Custard knockdown multiple three-point shots with ease, but she also did a phenomenal job of shielding defenders with her body when putting the ball on the floor. </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":"Allison De La O","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Franklin","_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-67ed7f57830e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">De La O is a dynamic 5'8" freshman with great footwork and tremendous poise. De La O posted 13.2 points per game at the BTH Showcase, which had her tied for the second most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When operating in the half-court, De La O is patient and does not get sped up. Furthermore, De La O showcased the ability to absorb and finish thru contact when attacking the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At the same time, De La O could not be stopped from distance as she hit both one-dribble pull-up three-pointers and side-step three-pointers.</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":"Mia Hairston","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Montwood","_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-67ed7f578317e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hairston is a high-energy player that positions herself well on both ends of the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Offensively, the 5'7" junior is active without the basketball and is comfortable going to a pull-up jumper. Defensively, Hairston is a solid on-ball defender who does a good job of contesting shots without fouling. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["948978"],"_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-67ed7f57831d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marquez is a capable offensive talent who has the ability to draw a second defender. What's more, Marquez gets to her spots with a solid handle and even better footwork.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In all, the 5'9" junior averaged 10.0 points per game at the BTH Showcase, which had her tied for the 10th most.</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":"Kaylan Medrano","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Americas","_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-67ed7f57832a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Medrano, a 5'2" junior from Americas high school, was very vocal and one of the few player who communicated. Additionally, Medrano has a good handle and the ability to score from various spots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the flip-side, Medrano is a tenacious on-ball defender who moves her feet well out on the perimeter. There were multiple instances of Medrano cutting off opposing ball-handlers, and forcing them to turn it over.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["932299"],"_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-67ed7f57832fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morales is a skilled play-maker from Burges with the ability to stretch the floor and finish in traffic. The 5'6" sophomore displayed little to no hesitation, has deep range, and supreme confidence in catch &amp; shoot situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On top of that, Morales welcomes contact and is not afraid to push the tempo or attack the basket, if given a lane.</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":"Abigail Ortega","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Eastwood","_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-67ed7f5783389"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ortega is a fundamentally sound multilevel scorer, with a good feel and pace to her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 5'5" junior consistently utilized a textbook triple-threat, and various jab-steps, to get to her face up jumper in the mid-range and along the baseline.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via Big Time Hoops*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->