Colorado Girls Shine Bright at Tournament of Champions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Tournament of Champions brought out elite competition, and several Colorado girls showed they belonged on that stage. Whether through scoring outbursts, smart decision-making, or gritty two-way play, these athletes left their mark in a big way. Here are a few standouts who elevated their game and proved why they're names to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["471050"],"_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-6875b4a3dac45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In the matchup against Cal Sparks, Kennedy came to play having multiple big moments that helped her team win. She broke the backcourt pressure creating two-on-one opportunities by keeping her head up and finding teammates. In the half-court she controlled the offense and got to her spots with confidence, taking the shots she wanted or making the extra pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["792786"],"_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-6875b4a3daca8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In a key win against Boo Williams, [player_tooltip player_id='968128' first='Kennedi' last='Toliver']'s play at the nail was the difference-maker for [program_tooltip program_id='715876' first='Mountain' last='West Premier']. She picked apart the 2-3 zone with accurate passes to the perimeter and interior while also knocking down timely mid-range shots. Her composure and IQ were on full display as she made every possession count.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["968055"],"_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-6875b4a3dacf2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='968055' first='Jojo' last='Martin'] turned heads in her first game of the tournament with a dominant 30-point performance while playing up at the 16U level. Her nonstop motor made her a headache on both ends whether it was jumping passing lanes, crashing the glass, or attacking the rim with aggression. She played fearless basketball, and her impact never wavered throughout the game.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["510724"],"_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-6875b4a3dad39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='510724' first='Mairead' last='Hearty'] was a major problem for defenses especially when operating out of the high post or open space. She showcased her touch on turnaround jumpers and a variety of moves when attacking one-on-one. Her ability to finish around the rim with soft touch made her a steady offensive force.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["631337"],"_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-6875b4a3dad7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='631337' first='Ava' last='Chang'] impressed with her ability to dictate pace, read the defense and making smart decisions in both transition and the half-court. She played unselfish getting teammates involved while also taking what the defense gave her. Her ball-handling made her a tough assignment for any defender thrown her way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->