Summer Starcade Shootout: Best of the Rest

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>June delivered a surge of energy and excitement to the scholastic summer basketball scene. One event that truly set the tone ahead of the highly anticipated scholastic live period was the Summer Starcade Shootout at Queen Creek High School. This premier showcase brought together elite talent, intense competition, and a platform for prospects to leave their mark. Among the many standout performances, these are the "best of the rest" who made a lasting impression:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1267872"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1277357,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-68866dc5b8c61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Borrallo is a smart, composed combo guard who plays with poise and purpose. She's confident with the ball in her hands, able to handle pressure and get her team into their offense without rushing. What really stands out is her feel for the game—she sees the floor well and makes smart, timely passes to set up her teammates. Defensively, she brings a gritty edge, always locked in and willing to do the dirty work. I expect her to be one of the reasons Yuma Catholic sneaks up on teams in 3A. Her best years of her game are ahead of her I suggest college coaches invest early in her stock!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1267863"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1277356,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-68866dc5b8ce3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sakay brings constant energy every time she steps on the court. She runs the floor hard, fills the lanes in transition, and finishes around the rim with confidence. Her IQ really shows in how she reads the game and puts herself in the right spots to make plays. I like her motor and her basketball IQ. She is a prospect whose game grew on me throughout the summer. I expect her recruiting stock to spike as she is a complete player who produces for her team. College coaches, I suggest you get this young lady on your radar as she has tremendous upside and potential!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1141265"],"_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-68866dc5b8d36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thrower brings a real presence in the paint and knows how to make her size count. She protects the rim well, using her length and instincts to block or alter shots and make it tough for opponents to finish inside. She cleans the glass too, always fighting for boards and giving her team extra chances. She's a dependable post player who does the dirty work and makes a big impact. I expect her recruiting to continue to heat up. She would be a fantastic pickup for a d2 program looking for a big.</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":1277726,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Samantha Adam","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_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":"Horizon Honors","_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68866dc5b8ddb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adam is a high-level athlete who brings energy and toughness every time she steps on the floor. She's a lockdown defender who can stick with just about anyone—fast, physical, and always locked in. On offense, she's explosive in transition and knows how to attack the rim. I like her playmaking ability, athleticism, and potential. With continued skill development, Adam will be one of the best sleeper prospects in the 2029 class. </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":"Amaya Woolford","_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":"Cienega","_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-68866dc5b8e6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Woolford brings a steady presence in the paint and knows how to make an impact. She protects the pain well, using her size and timing to challenge shots and keep opponents out of the lane. She cleans the glass well and finishes around the rim. Woolford has the will to win and I think she is one of the best under the radar prospects available in the 2026 class. College coaches needing a sleeping giant, make sure to get Woolford on your radar. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->