Desert Holiday Classic: Skilled 2-Way Prospects on the Wing

The Desert Holiday Classic featured some of the best talent in the state on the wing. The ladies below are SGs and SFs with a lot to offer: they have length, they see the floor well, they can score, they defend multiple positions. Their impact on both ends translates to winning basketball.    Talithakoum is an emerging sophomore and a future Power 4 starter. She can guard 4 different positions while being an exceptional help defender. On day 2 of the tourney, Talithakoum went for 20 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals. She is deadly from mid-range and has a soft touch around the rim. Finishes comfortably with either hand. Scores through the natural flow of the offense. Her quick 1st step and tight handle make her a tough cover 1v1. Uses her body to absorb contact while attacking the basket. Elite in transition. Great cutter without the ball. Talithakoum reads passing lanes to perfection on the perimeter. She can switch onto bigger players in the post when necessary. She is the glue and rock of this Corona Centennial team. Expect Talithakoum to be a household name sooner rather than later.     Grace Thomsen is a stat sheet stuffer across the board. Long, fluid prospect who can light it up on the wing from long-range. Grace steps into her shot and knocks it down with consistency. Gifted passer who makes good decisions with the ball in her hands. Shows great recovery and timing defensively. Understands how to stay vertical and defend inside without fouling. Grace was relentless on the glass. Her scoring, rebounding, and shot blocking have been dominant all year to say the least. She had 29 points, 20 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 5 blocks in the season opener. Grace has multiple games on the year with 20+ rebounds and 5 or more blocks. One of the top hidden gems in the senior class.     Younger sister, Emma Thomsen, is an in-your-face defender who disrupts the opposition in the full court press. She has the length and quickness to be a lockdown defender on the perimeter. Excellent court awareness and anticipation to pick passes off in zone defense. 8 steals in a game earlier this year! Emma is a natural-born scorer who can finish in the paint and knock down the jumper. She has a knack for getting to the line. Crafty with the ball in her hands. Comfortable finishing in traffic with either hand. Emma is, without a doubt, one of the top 2-way shooting guards in the state.     Elynna's size and versatility make her a mismatch nightmare. Has the ability to put the ball on the deck and play as a point forward. She is at her best attacking the rim. Also showcased a nice mid-range pull-up. Unmatched confidence that inspires those around her. Even when her shot is not falling, you can expect Elynna to be a vocal leader, facilitate for others, and take on the tough defensive assignment. 4 or more steals in every single tournament game. There were times where she was flat-out dominate on the offensive glass. Elynna brings so much to the table. The super sophomore is a name to watch.     The potential is off-the-charts! Natural small forward with rare length and the skill to match. Rosie's long strides allow her to glide to the rim with ease. She has a reliable turn-around jumper in the post. Very comfortable with the ball in her hands on the perimeter. Has shown continuous improvement as a shooter. Rosie will knock it down in catch-and-shoot situations if left open. She is now a legitimate 3-level scorer. Rosie displayed good court vision, particularly in transition. She is becoming a double-double machine (points and rebounds). The high ranking may not be high enough. Rosie continues to show flashes of being a top 3 prospect in the state for the 2028 class.

The Desert Holiday Classic featured some of the best talent in the state on the wing. The ladies below are SGs and SFs with a lot to offer: they have length, they see the floor well, they can score, they defend multiple positions. Their impact on both ends translates to winning basketball.