Big Time Hoops 2026: Standouts Shine on Saturday Morning

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The energy carried over into Saturday morning at the 2026 Big Time Hoops Showcase, as 81 prospects took the floor at Las Cruces High School for competitive round-robin action. With college coaches from DII, NAIA, and JUCO programs watching closely, several players stood out with their skill, toughness, and basketball IQ during the morning session.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Performers – Saturday Morning Session</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of the standout prospects who turned heads with impressive performances:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='839457' first='Madilynn' last='Martinez'] (Rio Rancho, NM – Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lightning fast with a tremendous motor, Martinez proved to be a dangerous three-level scorer who attacked relentlessly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1068499' first='Kayla' last='Finley'] (Los Lunas, NM – Class of 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Relentless attacker who showed great confidence taking the ball coast-to-coast and finishing at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Danika Sifuentes (Eastwood, TX – Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crafty ball-handler who looked very comfortable operating in the pick-and-roll and creating for herself and teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kyla Winfield (Franklin, TX – Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Athletic and versatile two-way player who made terrific plays on both ends of the court and showed a quick second jump.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='828810' first='Caris' last='Dale'] (Farmington, NM – Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Poised wing who used excellent footwork to get to her spots and scored effectively at multiple levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adamaris Vasquez (Roswell, NM – Class of 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tough finisher who consistently converted through contact and knocked down multiple three-point plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='932299' first='Alyssa' last='Morales'] (Burges, TX – Class of 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Physical competitor who used her strength to make plays consistently on both offense and defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Saturday morning session continued to highlight why the Big Time Hoops Showcase remains one of the top exposure events in the region. With strong competition and college coaches evaluating every possession, these prospects showed they have the tools to compete at the next level. Full tournament recaps and additional player evaluations will be added as the event wraps up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Event Details<br>Dates: March 27–28, 2026<br>Location: Las Cruces High School, Las Cruces, New Mexico</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->