Tri-State Classic (Jay) – Best Of The Best

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1049413' first='Karolina' last='Kiraga'], [player_tooltip player_id='261717' first='Bailey' last='Wiggins'] and Rowan Geer were the 3 best - all around basketball players participating in the Tri-State Classic in Jay, Oklahoma - all 3 players were nothing short of amazing in each of their respective games --- Here is a more thorough breakdown of each player ---</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1049413' first='Karolina' last='Kiraga'] 2025 - Providence Academy: Karolina was the most versatile and multi-faceted player in the Tri-State Classic this past week. She does just about everything on both ends of the court and she is skilled in every aspect of the game - she can score whenever and however she decides to, she can shoot from beyond the arc with an utterly high accuracy rate, she maneuvers her body and uses necessary "moves" to get to the rim, she can create her own shot if a defender is playing too close and she has a very quick trigger which gives her an advantage in almost every offensive situation - combine all of those attributes with the fact that she NEVER stops moving and you have yourself a player that is nearly unstoppable; and, throughout the tournament, she was just that - UNSTOPPABLE! In the first quarter of the championship game, she had 12 points, 3 assists, 4 rebounds and a steal. She finished the championship game with 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks - and, defensively, she is a menace! Karolina can turn the ball handler, forcing her opponent to lose control of the ball, she gets deflection after deflection by getting into the passing lane and rebounds the ball by tracking it and positioning herself, perfectly. She is a multiple effort player who doesn't stop until the whistle blows. She runs the floor exceptionally well and cuts through the lanes, aggressively. Karolina has a demeanor about her that radiates greatness - it is evident that she takes the game seriously and trains to be elite. She is only a sophomore and she has one of the highest ceilings when it comes to projecting a next level player. If Karolina is not on the radar, yet - it is only a matter of time before her name is in the mix of next level players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='261717' first='Bailey' last='Wiggins'] 2023 - Locust Grove: Bailey plays the game of basketball with purpose and passion - a big difference between a player who just plays the game and a next level player starts as soon as they step on the court. Wiggins is next level (committed to Oklahoma Wesleyan University) - she goes through the pre game warm up at game speed - game time shots, crisp passes, no lackadaisical jogging or walking to the next spot - she is intentional and focused. I had the privilege of watching Bailey play all 3 games and one thing that can be said about her is that she is consistent. She gives 100% throughout the game! Wiggins is a scrappy hustler &amp; when there is a loose ball, she does everything in her power to gain possession of the ball whether it is chasing the ball down, saving the ball from going out of bounds or diving on the floor to tie the ball up. She positions herself well to get rebounds and she doesn't shy away from contact. In the championship game, she showed her toughness and grit - she assisted on 6 of the first 10 points for her team, played excellent defense and handled the ball with confidence. Locust Grove was down 11 points late in the 4th but Bailey never gave up or looked defeated - instead, she played with determination by scoring a bucket, running back on defense to make a block, deflected a pass and secured another basket. She showed true heart in the final minutes of play. Bailey is a fun player to watch and someone who will make an impact for Oklahoma Wesleyan University in the years to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rowan Geer 2026 - Grove: Rowan is one of the most active players on offensive and defense. She doesn't force anything; she let's the game naturally come to her. In the final game against Jay, there was a series of possessions where she could have taken the shot but she opted out - instead, making the extra pass to secure a higher percentage shot under the basket; this shows her unselfishness and team mentality which is hard to find in today's game. Geer's court vision is impeccable as she is able to make strong &amp; accurate passes to her cutters and find her open teammates in transition without making her intended pass transparent. She shoots the ball with a confidence in her skills &amp; is able to distinguish when to shoot and when to attack the basket. Rowan's inside/outside game is top tier as her continued movement on offense allows her to score from anywhere, literally - deep three's, floaters, mid range and right at the rim. Defensively, she is quick enough to guard the perimeter but also tough enough to guard the bigs inside - throughout the tournament, she had numerous deflections around the perimeter and a handful of monstrous blocks inside. She has a huge upside as she is already playing ball at a high level and she is only a freshman. Currently, Geer is averaging 17 PPG, 8 RPG, 2.5 APG and 2 SPG!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->