Hype Her Hoops Heat Check Invitational: Top Post Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Several elite West Coast prospects met up in Ladera Ranch, CA for the HHH Heat Check Invitational. [program_tooltip program_id='715880' first='Why' last='Not Premier'] EYBL, Team Taurasi EYBL, and Cal Storm EYCL were amongst notable programs in attendance. What separated the winners from the losers? Size and skill in the frontcourt! The ladies below are the cream of the crop. They were indispensable to their team's success. They have rare physical tools, but they are also fundamentally sound. The future is very bright!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1251611' first='Anik' last='Nortikyan']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Crescenta Valley","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Sports Academy Swish","_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-6848a934ddef3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Anik</strong> has exceptional footwork at her size. She can hit the outside shot, score off-the-dribble, and score with her back-to-the-basket. Her shooting touch is truly special. <strong>Anik</strong> demands double-teams inside because very few posts can guard her 1v1. She competes hard defensively and controls the boards. Her skillset and feel for the game is special. <strong>Anik</strong> is one of the top frontcourt offensive talents in CA and beyond. She is very mobile and her skillset is extremely advanced. She is the definition of a modern, versatile power forward and should be on your radar IMMEDIATELY.</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='574411' first='Emilia' last='Krstevski']","_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":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12120","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Sierra Canyon","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"7Days 3SSB","_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-6848a934ddfa2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Emilia</strong> is one of the top post defenders in the nation. Her ability on that end translates immediately to the next level. She influences shots anytime she is in the vicinity. <strong>Emilia</strong> understands how to control the paint without fouling. Her length is hard to come by at the high school level. Combine that with her quick twitch nature, and you have a center with loads of potential. She shows her hands in the paint and cuts well. <strong>Emilia</strong> understands how to leverage her length for post positioning. It is also hard to block or impact her shot around the rim because she gets it up so quickly. She was a huge X-factor for the Hype Bracket Champions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["782969"],"_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-6802a5c21080e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">ELITE rebounder, scores in a variety of ways, and runs the floor... <strong>Reese</strong> <strong>Tremper</strong> is a name to know in the 2026 class. Her ball handling ability stands out at her size. She played some point forward in spurts. <strong>Reese's</strong> timely kick-outs result in wide-open shots for her teammates. She is the type of big guards would love to play with. She controls the paints, is a willing passer, and will do the dirty work inside. <strong>Reese</strong> can play any role at the next level. Her soccer background clearly translates to the hardwood. Expect her stock to rise tremendously on the high-powered [program_tooltip program_id='714053' first='Cal' last='Storm Team Taurasi'].</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='843643' first='Katelyn' last='Freitas']","_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":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12120","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Los Osos","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Fro Academy","_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-6848a934de077"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Katelyn</strong> is a stretch big and very consistent as a shooter. She routinely made shots from the perimeter with a hand in her face. <strong>Katelyn </strong>is an elite offensive rebounder and created several second chance opportunities. She had the court vision and unselfishness to kick it out to shooters, particularly off offensive rebounds. Her playmaking and shooting ability is rare for her size. <strong>Katelyn</strong> was essentially unguardable at times. She is a walking mismatch because she is too skilled and quick for bigs and too long for smaller players to contain her. She has what it takes to play full-time on the wing as well.</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='843637' first='Paula' last='Zumstein']","_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":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Montgomery","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='715880' first='Why' last='Not Premier'] EYCL","_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-6848a934de10d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Paula</strong> is another sharpshooting post player who translates to the next level. She understands how to get her shot off in a variety of ways. Her fluidity and pace is special at her size. <strong>Paula</strong> is as versatile as they come on both ends. She has a balanced shot diet from the post, mid-range, and 3. Her feel for the game allows her to pick a defense apart as a scorer and playmaker. Defensively, she has next-level instincts with a competitive edge to match. <strong>Paula</strong> routinely forced turnovers that led to fastbreak opportunities for her team. The sky is the limit!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->