Southern Arizona Showcase Top Post Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Southern Arizona Showcase took place in Marana, Arizona on September 20th, 2026. Below I will covers some of the top post players from the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1245898"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1927495,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab20499aeb56"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alfaro was the top shot blocker at the Southern Arizona Showcase. At 6'2 with a lengthy wingspan she was a force in the post. Rebounding everything within range. Showed great footwork and would make a quick move then score the ball. The top center prospect in Southern Arizona was an easy selection for the top 20 game. Very disruptive in the post, deflecting passes and forcing bad shots. Expect movement in her recruitment soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1196508"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab20499aebff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Espinoza was arguably the top rebounder at the event. She has good strength on her passes. Crashes the boards with purpose and is quick to advance the ball in transition. She has developed a really good handle on the ball.&nbsp;A force in the post who will bully her opponents. Great shot blocking ability and very disciplined. Her defensive IQ is impressive and her ability to react on those reads is just as good. A high level game impactor. Espinoza continues to show why she is considered by some as one of the top overall prospects in Southern Arizona</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1814849"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1927276,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab20499aed34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McRae had a very impressive showing at the Southern Arizona Showcase. The sophomore played great physicality and was very disruptive in the post. A talented rebounder who will go after it. Scores effectively in the post and can space the floor with a good perimeter shot. McRae put up some really impressive numbers in her freshman season and is expected to truly breakout this upcoming season for the Marana Tigers. McRae is my current #1 Forward in the Southern Arizona 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["929981"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab20499aedb9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jordan has shown a lot of growth entering her junior season. A forward with good ability to advance the ball in transition. Attacks the basket with confidence using a strong dribble and some good footwork. Aggressive rebounder who controlled the paint. Made some high-level assists throughout the day. She is a very well-rounded player. She has the size and strength of a post player but the skill and quickness of a guard. Very intriguing prospect who i expect to catch the eyes of college coaches this season. </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":"Aliyah Preciado","_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":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Sahuarita High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab2b3f611a8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This showcase event is all about finding those hidden gems. Preciado was one of those. She plays with a team first mentality. Very unselfish player who has great passing ability and constantly is looking to get her team involved. Rebounds very well and made some great passes through traffic leading to assists. She is quick to score the second chance bucket off the rebound. She is vocal and moves around the floor with purpose. Can knock down the three and long two-point jumper. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1317653"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab2b3f611b57"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wood plays every possession with intensity and full effort. Has the mentality and strength to battle in the post for rebounds and scoring opportunities as well as the skill set and speed to play around the perimeter. Has a very competitive mindset and doesn't back away from anyone. Attacks the glass with confidence and finished through contact well. Can dribble into a high percentage mid-range jumper and knock down the three ball. A very strong overall game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->