Espinzoa is my favorite to win the 5A Southern Region Player of the Year. She’s already established herself as not only one of the best rebounders but also one of the top two way players in the state. Espinzoa took home the defensive player of the year honors last season. This year expect more from her on the offensive side but to still be dominant in the post. One of the states leaders in double doubles last season to be right back on that list this season. Great strength, skill and confidence to go with a college size frame. Espinoza will be a highly sought after prospect this season.

Brooklyn might just be the best rebounder in the state. She eclipsed 1000 career rebound in her junior year and has been a force in the paint her entire career. This season Espinoza will get the chance to show more of her offensive ability. Her senior leadership will be heavily relied on and I expect Espinosa to show just how good she is. Plays with great confidence and physicality. One of the leaders in the state with Double Doubles. I expect Espinoza to be on the top of many in state colleges recruiting lists.

After recapping the season in my opinion, no player impacted a teams success more than Espinoza did. She finished the season with 24 double doubles which ranked 31st in the nation. Her 15.6 rebounds per game ranked her 58th in the nation. She plays every possession at a high level and her motor just doesn’t stop. She was selected as 5A Southern Region Defensive Player of the Year. Very physical player who had 2.5 blocks and 3.6 steals per game. Espinoza is arguably the top 2027 Southern Arizona prospect at her position and coaches are taking notice. At the end of her junior season Espinoza had 797 points, 1048 rebounds, 260 steals and 151 blocks.

Brooklyn Espinoza has emerged as one of the best forwards in Southern Arizona. She has good size and length, and she is a terrific 3-sport athlete. She was 3rd in the entire state of Arizona in rebounds per game at 15.6. She also is able to block shots and alter shots because of her size and athleticism. Brooklyn is also starting to become an offensive threat. She excelled on drives to the basket this season because of her speed, and her shooting also improved. Look for Brooklyn to be highly recruited before her Senior Season arrives.

Espinoza has proved this season what I had previewed at the beginning of the season. That she is one of if not the top forward prospect in Southern Arizona. She impacts the game at an elite level on both sides of the ball. She was voted to first team all region including Defensive Player of the Year. She put up impressive numbers this season. Espinoza’s 23 double doubles was the most in the state and ranked top 25 nationally. Her 15.6 rebounds per game was ranked third in the state and 60th in the nation. She racked up a combined 54 rebounds in both region match ups against Nogales including a season high 30 rebounds in their regular season finale. Espinoza will be a highly sought after player and is one of my Southern Arizona Player of the Year finalists.

I’ve said it before and I’ll continue to say it, Espinosa is one of my favorite players to watch play the game. She gives 100 percent of what she has every possession and is a huge reason why the Warriors are having the success they are. Her 15.5 points per game while shooting 45 percent from the field and 2.2 assists on the offensive side definitely helps but her ability to rebound the ball and dominate the paint separates her from any player. She averages 13.3 rebounds, 3.6 steals and 2.3 blocks per game. As this article gets posted she will have accounted for over 800 rebounds just halfway through her junior season. Espinosa is currently 326 rebounds from breaking into the top 20 in the AIA record books and could possibly be in the top 10 when her high school career is over.

Espinoza can do it all. She simply dominates the paint. Rebounds exceptionally well (on pace for 1000 career rebounds in her junior year) and can advance the ball in transition to keep the fast pace going for the warriors. She slashes to the basket for the easy bucket. High percentage three point shooter. Is one of the top overall players regardless of class in Southern AZ that I’ve had the chance to see.

Espinosa might be one of the most impactful players in the Southern AZ 2027 class. She flat out hustles. Strong rebounding ability and finds the open player. Very unselfish player. Seemed to always make the right play for her team. Does the “dirty work” and did it with passion. Showed she can be an effective scorer as well. don’t be surprised if we see some assist/rebound double doubles from her this season.

Espinosa is a versatile player on both on offense and defense. On offense she operates well around the basket but also has the ability to hit the mid-range jump shot. On defense she is able to switch and guard multiple positions from the wing to the post.

Brooklyn Espinosa Brooklyn Espinosa 5'9" | SF/SG Pueblo | 2027 State AZ is a multi-sport athlete that is just now tapping into her potential as a basketball player. She continues to improve her basketball skills, and running track and playing volleyball just enhances her athletic ability on the basketball court. I see her as a Small Forward on the next level because of her excellent athleticism. Her and the Pueblo Warriors are looking to make a State Title run next season after making it to the Final Four last season. She will be a major contributor for the Warriors as she started every game last season.