Sandy’s Spiel Spring Showcase: Top Shooters

Stanley is as pure as it gets when it comes to shooting the basketball. The freshman guard already possesses elite three-point range with deep confidence and a clear understanding of how to weaponize her skill. She's not just a standstill shooter either—Darbi mixes in a deceptively quick first step that keeps defenders honest, allowing her to get downhill into her floater or one-dribble pull-up when overplayed. Her sturdy frame helps her absorb contact and create separation in tight windows.     Thompson continues to prove she's one of the more reliable perimeter threats in the gym. A knockdown shooter off the catch, she consistently punished defenses that lost track of her beyond the arc. What stood out even more this weekend was her growing comfort as a multi-level scorer—she mixed in mid-range pull-ups in both transition and halfcourt settings with confidence. Thompson has always shown versatility as a guard who can play on or off the ball, and that versatility was on full display. She sees the floor well, makes the extra pass, and operates effectively out of the pick-and-roll. Add in her competitive edge defensively, and you have a guard that impacts winning in a variety of ways.     [player_tooltip player_id='1794462' first='Ava' last='Thompson'] thrives in her role as a floor spacer and does it at a high level. When her feet are set, it's usually three points. She showed great discipline and shot readiness, consistently knocking down catch-and-shoot opportunities. What makes her even more dangerous is her ability to counter aggressive closeouts—she uses shot fakes effectively to get defenders off balance before attacking the rim. Thompson's coachability stands out. She listens, processes, and applies adjustments in real time, which allowed her to improve as the camp progressed. A hard worker with a clear understanding of her role, she continues to trend upward.     Stamper may not wow you with size, but she absolutely makes up for it with toughness and shot-making ability. Her three-point shot is her calling card, and she's confident letting it fly when given space. She handles the ball well enough to initiate offense and does a good job keeping teammates involved. What really stands out is her grit—Jaida competes defensively, getting up into bigger guards and disrupting rhythm with active hands. She's not afraid of contact and plays bigger than her size on both ends.     Sanderson is carving out a strong identity as a catch-and-shoot specialist while steadily expanding her offensive arsenal. She's comfortable spotting up and delivering from deep, but the growth is coming in her off-the-dribble game. Lyla showed improved confidence creating her own looks, attacking closeouts, and making things happen beyond just spacing the floor. Defensively, she was consistent and engaged throughout the day. Right now, she fits that coveted 3-and-D mold, but with continued development off the bounce, there's more upside to tap into.