On the Radar: Bishop Amat and Redondo Union Tournaments

Prep Girl Hoops was excited to be at a variety of events across Southern California as the season kicked off. We were able to get a great look at both established prospects and those seeing their stock rise. Here are a few players that caught our eye as the season began.    Vivian continues to expand her game with each passing year, consistently adding new dimensions to her skill set. Her athleticism and length immediately stand out as she controls the glass and becomes a force in transition. She's shown the rare ability to switch across all five positions, guarding true post players and quick guards in the same possession with ease. This season, she's taken another leap offensively, developing her ball-handling and growing more effective as a face-up threat with the ability to string together moves to get to the basket. In multiple games, she clearly emerged as the best player on the floor, impacting both ends at a high level. Vivian's explosiveness and versatility will make her a standout throughout the season.     [player_tooltip player_id='896588' first='Zara' last='Ahaiwe'] is a do-everything guard from Rancho Cucamonga who had her full skill set on display at Bishop Amat. Despite facing constant defensive pressure, she showed impressive patience and poise, picking her spots and attacking with purpose. Inside the arc, her footwork stood out, paired with a variety of secondary moves that kept defenders off balance and allowed her to finish at the rim. She was equally comfortable pulling up in the midrange, stopping on a dime to create clean looks. Defensively, she stayed in front of smaller, quicker guards and made her presence felt on the glass. Zara showed very few weaknesses, and her stock should continue to rise as the season progresses.     Asami Tom is a skilled guard for West High School with an advanced feel for the game. From the moment she steps on the floor, she confidently runs the offense and consistently puts her teammates in position to score. She plays with her head up, seeing the floor well ahead of the action, and isn't afraid to deliver creative passes — including no-look feeds — when an opportunity presents itself. Asami is also a reliable shooter with range beyond the three-point line and the ability to create a shot for herself when needed. She's poised for a strong season with many opportunities to impact the game on a fast-paced West squad.     Hannah is one of the premier shooters in the state and a constant scoring threat the moment she crosses half court. She's comfortable pulling up off the dribble from deep and just as dangerous working off screens, using excellent footwork to get her feet set and her body squared for clean looks. Her quick, fluid release and consistent follow-through make her tough to contest. Beyond her shooting, she's expanded her game by attacking closeouts and making sound decisions when defenses key on her. With the ball frequently in her hands for Valley Christian, Hannah is poised for a big season and consistent production.     Sienna is the ultimate glue player for Notre Dame, impacting the game in ways that both show up in the box score and go unnoticed. She's a reliable perimeter shooter with a smooth release, consistently navigating screens and rising over contests to knock down shots. Sienna has an excellent feel for spacing, instinctively knowing when to cut and how to create separation from defenders. Her intangibles stand out just as much as her skill set—she provides leadership and direction on both ends, organizing her teammates offensively and turning simple actions into scoring opportunities. Defensively, she communicates constantly, directing teammates and putting herself in the right position to help. Her value will be immeasurable to Notre Dame throughout the season.     Brooklyn is a talented two-way guard for Rolling Hills Prep with a well-rounded offensive and defensive skill set. Offensively, she's effective both off the drive and from the perimeter, using a quick first step to break down defenders while mixing in pull-up jumpers, floaters, and crafty finishes to score in a variety of ways. She's also capable of creating her own shot from beyond the arc when defenses tighten up. Defensively, she plays with fearlessness, picking up full court and competing against both quicker guards and larger ballhandlers, applying steady pressure for 94 feet. With a polished game and competitive edge, Brooklyn is poised to turn heads throughout the season.     Tatyana is a score-first guard from Leuzinger High School who can fill it up at all three levels. She's comfortable shooting from beyond the arc, attacking closeouts into pull-up jumpers, and capitalizing in transition to get to the rim. A go-to scoring option, she generated much of her team's offense and consistently delivered timely buckets to keep Leuzinger competitive throughout the week. Expect her to continue posting impressive numbers as the season progresses.

Prep Girl Hoops was excited to be at a variety of events across Southern California as the season kicked off. We were able to get a great look at both established prospects and those seeing their stock rise. Here are a few players that caught our eye as the season began.