Queens of the Court: Arizona’s Best Girls Ballers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Queens of the Court in Phoenix, Arizona, took place at Atkinson Middle School and the Kroc Center this past weekend. The event showed why girls' basketball in Arizona is on the rise. From elite skill to relentless competitiveness, these athletes continue to show why they belong on the big stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["852723"],"_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-69cc387ef2147"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kolbi continues to show why she is one of the best players in the country. Kolbi continues to compete at a high level on both ends of the floor. She always finds a way to elevate her teammates. She can change direction very quickly and create separation against very good defenders. Kolbi has a very high basketball IQ. Kolbi makes quick decisions. Her lateral quickness allows her to finish through contact. Kolbi is only going to get better as she approaches her junior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["797311"],"_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-69cc39f4292de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coming off a state championship, Mariah continues to improve and strengthen her game by playing basketball consistently. Whether she is playing for her school or club team, Mariah continues to show why she is one of the best basketball players in Arizona. This weekend, Mariah competes hard on both ends of the floor. Mariah is one of those players who produces, leads, and wins. Mariah has very strong shooting mechanics. She can shoot off the catch and dribble. Mariah has no problem finishing through contact. On the defensive side of the ball, Mariah recovers quickly. She has very active hands, without fouling. Mariah is an excellent rebounder who consistently boxes out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["971358"],"_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-69cc3b8502038"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nelly was very impressive this weekend. Nelly possesses athleticism and explosiveness. She exhibited her speed this weekend by the way she flew around defenders. Nelly has good vision in transition and in half-court offense. Nelly is a true floor general who runs the offense at a very good pace. Nelly is able to change any game without needing high volume scoring. Nelly will continue to get better as she continues playing the game of basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1255843"],"_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-69cc588833da8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Estefani is an aggressive guard who will continue to grow as she continues playing. Estefani thrives in structured offenses and becomes aggressive in transition. She can shoot off the catch. She has a strong pull-up game. Estefani can attack closeouts under control. Estefani can play through contact and uses angles and body control well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1181913"],"_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-69cc588833e25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here..."} --> <p>Meekah has a very nice post-game. She plays with a mentality that the paint belongs to her. When she gets the ball in the paint, she usually gets it high and protects it. She makes quick, decisive moves in the paint. Meekah has a soft touch around the rim with either hand. She uses the glass's angles very well. Meekah can attack slower defenders off the dribble. She can drive to the basket with purpose. Meekah runs the floor very well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["928305"],"_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-69cc588833e7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hala continues to develop rapidly. After an impressive high school season, she remains a dynamic perimeter scorer who can take over stretches of the game. Hala is a high-level two-way guard who impacts the game on both sides of the ball. Hala can score without disrupting the offense's flow. Hala can easily get into her spots. Hala is a natural scorer who understands timing and spacing very well. Hala is a knockdown shooter with repeatable and clean mechanics.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69cc58ed134d7"} /-->