May Live Period: 2026’s On the Rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>As the May live period approaches this weekend, college coaches will be all over the country to evaluate recruits. It's also a great opportunity for players to get on recruiting boards or potentially earn scholarships. Here's a look at some 2026 prospects in Arizona to add to your watchlist</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='780451' first='Novelle' last='McQuiston']<strong> (Colorado Hoopsters 17u P24) </strong>– The versatile guard is starting to get the recognition that she deserves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='749670' first='Noelle' last='Mulvanny'] <strong>(Hoop Code 17u 3SSB)</strong> – Athletic wing has been trending up for some time now and coaches have been noticing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='589954' first='Sage' last='Henry'] <strong>(Jason Kidd Select 17u P24)</strong> – Sage hasn't let up since her championship run with Hamilton and coaches need to take notice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='659856' first='Izabella' last='Juarez'] <strong>(Peak Basketball 17u Patricia)</strong> – Small school standout is putting up numbers against whomever is put in front of her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='624028' first='Taylor' last='Sipfle'] <strong>(Team G 17u P24)</strong> - Sipfle is a traditional post player that commands attention from opposing defenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='598979' first='Aspen' last='McClees']<strong> (Hoop Code 17u 3SSB)</strong> - Aspen recently picked up her first offer with more to come if she continues to play the way she has.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='624537' first='Grace' last='Beckler']<strong> (Hoop Code 17u 3SSB)</strong> - Grace has flown under the radar long enough. Her offensive game is growing and so should the list of potential suitors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='481475' first='Averi' last='Mehlberg'] <strong>(Southwest Premier 17u EYCL) </strong>– Shooters are hard to come by and there's not many better in the state than Averi.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='660218' first='Shanielle' last='Mallory']<strong> (Hoop Code 17u 3SSB)</strong> – The speedy point guard has been turning heads on the 3SSB circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='608450' first='Jaila' last='Flowers']<strong> (Southwest Premier 17u EYCL)</strong> – There's not many more tough than Jaila and she just continues to put up numbers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->