KC Jam Fest Stars: Five Oklahoma Players Who Shine Bright

The KC Jam Fest this weekend in Kansas City, Kansas, has brought several extremely skilled players to the court. However, none have stood out quite like these five shining stars.    [player_tooltip player_id='1231633' first='Trinity' last='Mills'], the hoop queen. Right at the start of the match between her team, [program_tooltip program_id='714596' first='Woo' last='Elite'], and D.U.T. Academy, Trinity made the first two baskets for her team with ease all by herself. She exhibited excellent form, which made her basket possible; her stance was perfectly spaced and grounded, she bent her knees in the right angle, and she kept her shooting arm straight as an arrow. Trinity has by far the strongest shooting gameplay I have ever seen.   Not only is [player_tooltip player_id='1231633' first='Trinity' last='Mills'] the undisputed hoop master, her stamina and her fakes are also attributes of hers that are worth noting. Trinity knows the exact moments when she needs to summon up all of her energy, and the moments when she needs to scale back and study the court before making her next move. During several points in the match, Trinity was seen playing out many well-executed fakes. She would capture the ball and slow down, ensuring that the opposing team's attention was on her. She would then move the ball to the left slowly, all while keeping a tight grip. Right as the other team thought she would toss the ball to her left, she then quickly tossed the ball to her right to her teammates. All this to say, when [player_tooltip player_id='1231633' first='Trinity' last='Mills'] is playing, opponents beware, the queen is on the court.     When [player_tooltip player_id='1231798' first='Ella' last='Curfman'] is on the court, watch out, ladies, because she brings the speed, the precision, and the strength to her team. Seeing Ella capture the ball, race straight down the court, then make a laser-precise pass to her teammates is electrifying. Having you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what [player_tooltip player_id='1231798' first='Ella' last='Curfman'] does next. Her passes were so quick and so straight it left her opponents in a head spin. Whenever Ella had the ball in possession, it was nearly impossible to get it away from her. Even as she sped across the court, she had the ability to keep control of the ball the whole time, despite many of her opponents trying in vain to capture the ball.   When it comes to strength, Ella possesses this attribute in two ways: physical strength and mental strength. She was always very balanced with her footwork and never had a misstep. This helped in making her an excellent jumper, when she would jump, you'd swear she would hit the backboard of the hoop. Though she didn't make a basket every time she jumped, it was very impressive so see just how much strength and energy Ella has to make those jumps happen. Her mental strength was also very evident; she never let the opposing team get in her head, she stayed locked in the entire time, and never allowed them to distract her.     Character, fast decision-making, and IQ of the game. Three vital attributes that sometimes get overlooked when evaluating players. For [player_tooltip player_id='1231640' first='Kinley' last='Brown'], these are three qualities she embodies effortlessly. A player's character is not only seen on the court, but when they are on the bench as well. Even when Kinley wasn't playing, you could detect that she was still engaged with the game and studying her teammates' movements. She never once appeared disinterested or frustrated. When Kinley was on the court, she showcased her proficiency in quick decision-making.   Every move Kinley made on the court was one made with intense knowledge of the game, weather it was gearing up to make a basket or faking left, you could see her pondering before she executed a movement, making sure she was doing so correctly. At the same time, however she didn't overthink and get in her own head. Kinley was able to find that perfect balance between making fast and knowledgeable decisions that ultimately benefited her team.     [player_tooltip player_id='1231661' first='Anniston' last='Troutman'] is a player who truly has it all; her stamina, her enthusiasm, her confidence, and her scrappy gameplay all contribute to making Anniston such an integral piece of her team. There was nary a time when Anniston appeared confused or unsure of herself. Every move she made was executed with purpose and pure confidence, making her performance so engaging to watch. At one point in the game, Anniston was thundering down the court with the ball in possession as her opponents were hot on her trail. Thinking fast, she quickly passed the ball to her teammates just as a player from the opposing team reached her. Anniston never showed any hesitation when making that decision, which showed just how confident she is in her abilities on the court.   Anniston was never afraid to be right in the middle of the action; several times, she would quickly steal the ball right out from under the grasp of her opponents and pass the ball to her teammates. Anniston's stamina was quite remarkable. I don't recall ever seeing her winded or out of energy. She was like the energizer bunny, sprinting up and down the court with the ball in hand, never losing steam. Her sunny disposition and overflowing enthusiasm were so beautiful to see in her gameplay; you could obviously tell just how much Anniston enjoys playing basketball; her energetic spark helped keep the momentum high through the entire match.     [player_tooltip player_id='1231814' first='Daisy' last='Muller'] is the definitive Jack of all trades for her team. This girl can read the court like she's reading the future, her fakes are like nothing I have ever seen, and she grips on to that ball like there's no tomorrow. Daisy was locked into the game from start to finish, her eyes never diverted from the court. You could see her scanning and intensely studying the game, always making sure she was one step ahead of her opponents. This strategy would aid her in her expertly carried out fakes. During several points in the game, Daisy would grip the ball tightly and jolt to one side of her opponents, who were blocking her, only for Daisy to whip around to their opposite side and pass the ball quickly to her teammates. The opposing team didn't know what hit them.   Now let's talk about how Daisy handles that ball like a pro. She always kept a firm, secure grip on the ball whenever she had it in possession, even when she advanced down the court whilst dribbling, her control of the ball never faltered. Daisy's ability to recapture is also worth noting; if the opposing team ever got control of the ball, you could count on Daisy to be near swiftly and skillfully recapturing the ball for the team. [player_tooltip player_id='1231814' first='Daisy' last='Muller'] more than proves that she is a keystone player for her team.

The KC Jam Fest this weekend in Kansas City, Kansas, has brought several extremely skilled players to the court. However, none have stood out quite like these five shining stars.