Metro Area prospects we liked at the Spring Showdown

With many of Minnesota's AAU teams away playing at the various shoe circuit tournaments this past weekend, the Spring Showdown gave us the opportunity to explore the state's talent pool a little further. We found prospects deserving of some spotlight from all across the state. Because of this we'll be dividing them into two stories based on the region each player is from. First we'll take a look at five players from the Twin Cities Metro> Later in the week we'll detail five more from various out-state regions.   [player_tooltip player_id='717675' first='Harmoni' last='Mayberry'] – 2026 Guard, Park Center   The [program_tooltip program_id='713348' first='E1T1' last=''] MN Queens guard gave a dynamic, fiery performance on Saturday afternoon, causing our scouts to take notice. Mayberry took charge of the game against [program_tooltip program_id='713291' first='Minnesota' last='Nice'], using her high-octane defense to generate her team's offense. The 5'5 point guard was tasked with providing ball pressure up top for the majority of the game. Harmoni's high-revving motor and superb quickness allowed her to pick off steals left and right. This led to points in transition for herself or her teammates on numerous occasions. In halfcourt offense, the Park Center junior likes to attack the basket from the wing, using her explosive first step to blow by defenders. Over the winter season, Mayberry was an instrumental piece for the Pirates, averaging just over 10 points per contest.   [player_tooltip player_id='1263077' first='Zenayzia' last='Crite'] – 2026 Guard, Minneapolis Camden   We got the chance to see several players who were new to us over the weekend and Crite is one of them. The [program_tooltip program_id='713348' first='E1T1' last=''] MN Queens guard first caught our attention with her natural athleticism. Zenayzia has quick feet, a lot of length for her height, and a fluidness to the way she moves. When sprinting in transition she was easily the fastest player on the floor. The 5'6 junior also impressed as with her strong fundamental skills and tight handle on the ball. We got to see a bit of Crite's offensive abilities on Saturday; on one play she showcased some crafty footwork on a baseline drive, easily maneuvering around her defender. Things got a bit tense in her team's matchup against the Nice, but throughout the whole contest Zenayzia brought a calm and collected demeanor to the floor that we appreciated. This winter the Camden junior averaged 12.9 points per game for the Patriots.   [player_tooltip player_id='1213638' first='Evelyn' last='Becker'] – 2027 Guard, Eagan   This was our first chance at seeing the [program_tooltip program_id='774653' first='Minnesota' last='Bobcats'] guard in action, and within a few minutes we had nearly half a page of notes. That's a lot to cover, but here's the rundown. Standing at 5'8 with good length and athleticism, Becker has the size and versatility to play positions 1 through 3. She has solid fundamentals, makes hustle plays at every opportunity, and is the loudest one on the bench when subbed out of the game. When Evelyn was on the floor, the team had a particular flow, running like a well-oiled machine. This could be for a number of reasons, but one possibility is that the Eagan sophomore is never standing still. Becker's constant movement off the ball, willingness to crash the glass, and savvy passing proved to be exactly what the Bobcats needed Saturday afternoon.   Shanyce Glover – 2027 Guard, Minneapolis North   Another member of [program_tooltip program_id='713348' first='E1T1' last=''] MN Queens, Glover impressed us with her versatility and all around skill on Saturday. Standing at 5-foot-8 with a strong build and muscular frame, Shanyce is comfortably able to play out on the perimeter or down in the low post; we got a chance to see her create offense for the Queens from both spots. From the perimeter she can knock down shots with her smooth jumper, or use her explosiveness to get to the rim. The Minneapolis North sophomore has a great motor and a knack for hunting down rebounds. On multiple possessions Glover wrestled a defensive board away from her opponents and then proceeded to launch a perfectly timed full-court pass to a sprinting teammate out in transition. With two more years still left in her high school career, this is a prospect to keep an eye on.   [player_tooltip player_id='764175' first='Amarianna' last='Price'] – 2027 Guard, Spring Lake Park   Having added some length to her frame and grown several inches since last spring, [program_tooltip program_id='713348' first='E1T1' last='']'s Price is looking more and more like a college player. The 5'8 guard is a natural athlete with a great work ethic on the basketball court. Throughout the entire game we watched on Saturday there wasn't a single play in which Amarianna stopped working. If she missed a shot she would crash the glass to try and get the ball back. If her team turned the ball over she would defend twice as hard on the next possession. The Spring Lake Park sophomore also showcased her ability to handle the ball and her willingness to bring energy on the defensive end. What's another aspect of Price's game that we loved? She has mastered the art of the box-out. While we don't always get to see them much in AAU, boxing out on every possession requires commitment and attention to detail, both of which Amarianna has in ample supply.

With many of Minnesota's AAU teams away playing at the various shoe circuit tournaments this past weekend, the Spring Showdown gave us the opportunity to explore the state's talent pool a little further. We found prospects deserving of some spotlight from all across the state. Because of this we'll be dividing them into two stories based on the region each player is from. First we'll take a look at five players from the Twin Cities Metro> Later in the week we'll detail five more from various out-state regions.