17U Standouts from the Adidas 3Stripes Gold West Qualifier

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anyone can put up numbers... does it translate to winning? Do you make your teammates better? Do you perform well in big games? Do you stand out on-paper and in-person? These are questions that need answers. The ladies below put on a show over the weekend, setting the stage for a promising summer ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"Kenenna Amajioyi","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_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":"Cornerstone Christian ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Lady Villains","_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-6a040e84668ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Kenenna</strong> is off to a great start this spring after leading Cornerstone Christian to a CIF NorCal 2026 title during the high school season. She is hard to stop with a full head of steam. Versatile forward who brings size and skill to the table. <strong>Kenenna</strong> plays with aggression. She plays with an edge. Finishes through contact inside. Can put the ball on the floor and make something happen. Dangerous spot-up shooter. <strong>Kenenna</strong> has a well-rounded game. She can guard multiple positions on the defensive end. High-upside forward who checks all the boxes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1191939"],"_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-6a009f9368fe0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Darby</strong> proved to be the catalyst for [program_tooltip program_id='1190856' first='Statham' last='Academy Elite'] 17U over the weekend. She dominated as a scorer and facilitator. This resulted in a tourney semifinal appearance, along with an automatic bid to Rock Hill, SC for the 2026 3SSB Palmetto Road Championship! <strong>Darby</strong> is one of the best-kept secrets in the 2028 class. Smooth combo guard who can score on all 3 levels. Elite decision-maker with the ball in her hands. Already a 1,000 point career scorer in high school... with 2 years left! Her feel for the game as a scorer and facilitator is truly special. She sees the floor well and gets everyone involved. <strong>Darby</strong> was recently named 2nd Team All-State for the sophomore class by CalHiSports. Expect the offers to come sooner rather than later for this emerging sophomore guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1255710"],"_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-6a009da68575f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Shekinah</strong> had it going all weekend long. She started the tourney strong with a masterful performance: 27 points and 7 steals! Do-it-all guard who gets it done on both ends. <strong>Shekinah</strong> can stuff the stat sheet across the board. She has the length and instincts to be a lockdown perimeter defender. Who is <strong>Shekinah Kai Shaw</strong>? Reliable scorer, gifted playmaker, tenacious defender. She has the ability to take the game over at a moment's notice. <strong>Shekinah</strong> has a nose for the ball. The size, skill, fluidity, IQ, and intangibles all stand out.</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":"Lenzy Turner","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"El Toro","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Ladera Premier","_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-6a040e8466ab5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Lenzy</strong> can really get it going on the perimeter when she has a hot hand. Dynamic scorer who beats you with confidence and skill. Elite shot-maker with a quick release. <strong>Lenzy</strong> can make shots off-the-catch and off-the-dribble. High-IQ guard who understands when to give her team a bucket when they need her most. <strong>Lenzy</strong> is able to get her shot off quickly in tight spaces. Natural born-scorer who is also willing to do the little things that impact winning.</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1856299' first='Jada' last='Mayse']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_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":"Cornerstone Christian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Lady Villains","_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-6a040e8466a12"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Jada</strong> is an aggressive downhill wing with a relentless motor. She has a quick 1st step that allows her to blow past her defender on her way to the basket. Strong finisher with either hand around the rim. She can push the ball in transition and make plays as a point forward. <strong>Jada</strong> can also knock-it-down if left open. Her feel for the game stands out. She plays with physicality and instincts on the defensive end. Very few weaknesses and a lot to like in this versatile wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773687"],"_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-6a040e8466b3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Nakia</strong> showcased her shooting stroke as well as her ability to get to the cup. Plays with confidence and control with the ball in her hands. Well-rounded game with a solid frame on the perimeter. <strong>Nakia </strong>uses her strength and stature to play through contact. The flag football background translates to the hardwood. <strong>Nakia</strong> moves very well off-the-ball. She can space the floor. She can attack the basket from the wing. She can also crash the glass at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->