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Top 5 Players From Hoop Mountain Showcase

Top 5 Players From Hoop Mountain Showcase
Avi Burmenko
Avi Burmenko November 21, 2025 @ 07:15 AM
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Jaizzlynn Santiago
Jaizzlynn Santiago PG | 2029
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Genesis Castro
Genesis Castro 5'3" | PG | 2028
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I recently attended the [program_tooltip program_id='714624' first='Hoop' last='Mountain'] 2025 Future Stars Showcase at The Rivers School, which brought together some of the top young talent from across New England. The event was packed with skill, intensity, and standout performances. Below are the top five players who impressed me most on the day. More coverage from the showcase is on the way soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["975844"],"_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-691a5221a9762"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Genesis is a dynamic shot creator who uses tight, quick dribbles and sharp changes of pace to get past defenders. Once she breaks down the defense, she keeps her eyes up and avoids forcing tough shots, instead finding open teammates when help collapses. Off the ball, she stays active and constantly relocates to her preferred shooting spots. Her ability to score or facilitate out of the dribble makes her a versatile offensive weapon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1217979"],"_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-691a5221a96a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jazzlyn's smooth step-back jumper is a standout part of her game, consistently generating separation and knocking down shots in rhythm. Her shifty handles and abrupt speed changes make her difficult to contain off the dribble. She also had one of the quickest releases of the day, getting her shot off with minimal space. Despite her size, she rebounds exceptionally well, showing great timing and toughness on the glass.</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":"Nataliah Lee","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Bridgewater Middle School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"White Mamba","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-691a5221a97fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nataliah's height and court vision allow her to see over defenses and make precise passes the moment a teammate gets open. She moves effectively in the paint, constantly searching for lanes to free herself for layups. Defensively, she holds her ground well inside and makes opponents work for every shot. She's also strong driving to the basket and consistently finishes through contact, regularly converting and-1 opportunities.</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":"Avery Shanahan","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2031","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_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":"Qualters Middle School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Dana Barros Elite","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-691a5221a9880"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Avery is a poised and patient passer who consistently waits for the perfect window to set up her teammates. She handles the ball with strength, using her body well when driving to the basket. In the pick-and-roll, she excels at reading the defense—delivering on-time passes for layups while also creating scoring opportunities for herself. Her calm decision-making and ability to control the tempo make her a highly reliable floor leader.</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":"Darcy Tarte","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2031","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"White Mamba","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-691a5221a9905"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Darcy is a powerful driver who lowers her shoulder and makes it difficult for defenders to stay in front of her. She hustles on the offensive glass, creating extra possessions for her team with her effort. Often tasked with bringing the ball up, she does a strong job penetrating the paint and kicking out to open teammates. Her floater is smooth and reliable, even when bumped, and she defends with intensity, picking up her assignment early and applying pressure the length of the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

I recently attended the Hoop Mountain 2025 Future Stars Showcase at The Rivers School, which brought together some of the top young talent from across New England. The event was packed with skill, intensity, and standout performances. Below are the top five players who impressed me most on the day. More coverage from the showcase is on the way soon.

Genesis Castro

Genesis Castro

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PG
HEIGHT 5'3"
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CLASS 2028
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Genesis
Castro PG
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Top 5 Players From Hoop Mountain Showcase
Genesis is a dynamic shot creator who uses tight, quick dribbles and sharp changes of pace to get...
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Genesis Castro

State: New England
Club: Bay State Jaguars
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Jaizzlynn Santiago

Jaizzlynn Santiago

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POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Jaizzlynn
Santiago PG
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Top 5 Players From Hoop Mountain Showcase
Jazzlyn’s smooth step-back jumper is a standout part of her game, consistently generating separation and knocking down shots...
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Jaizzlynn Santiago

State: New England
School: Mount Saint Charles
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Nataliah Lee

Nataliah Lee

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS N/A
CLASS 2030

Nataliah Lee

School: Bridgewater Middle School
Club: White Mamba
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Avery Shanahan

Avery Shanahan

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG
CLASS 2031

Avery Shanahan

School: Qualters Middle School
Club: Dana Barros Elite
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Darcy Tarte

Darcy Tarte

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SF
CLASS 2031

Darcy Tarte

Club: White Mamba
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