Team Preview: BC Denver – Trujillo

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zarayai Garcia - Mullen - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garcia is a willing shooter off the catch, doing her part to create an environment of impactful floor spacing. The 5'6 guard makes a large impact within a couple dribbles, either getting to her jumper in space or pushing the ball to a outlet pass. Garcia additionally see's the floor well on the defensive side, staying in position for help side passing lanes, leading to a variety of opportunities for steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Madyn Kassalty - Horizon - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kassalty brings impactful defense on or off the ball, possessing excellent awareness. The 5'6 guard is constantly searching for ways to pressure opposing drivers, regardless of being the point of attack defender. Posting 2.2 steals per game, Kassalty does well digging into drivers for help, seeking out ways to pressure opponents at all times. She may be deployed as a high energy rebounder, proving impactful on both ends, putting up 3.2 defensive rebounds to 2.5 offensive rebounds per game at Horizon. Through her junior season, Kassalty put up 5.9 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='671388' first='Macayla' last='Stark'] - Riverdale Ridge - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stark is a sturdy guard who is all too physical for a wide variety of backcourt and wing opponents. At roughly 5'6, the guard provided a versatile approach, constantly searching for passing opportunities over the top to post options. She brings an incredibly team friendly skillset, seeking out efficient looks first and foremost. With her time at 22-4 Riverdale Ridge, Stark put up 6.4 points, 5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.2 steals per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaylee Gardner - Frederick - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gardner brings notable interior defense at roughly 6'2, providing straight up contests without fouling. The sophomore will be a valuable defensive piece for this group, anchoring the paint through her rim protection and defensive rebounding. Playing up with the 17s, look for Gardner to rapidly accelerate her defensive instincts throughout the summer. Through her initial varsity season on Frederick, Gardner posted 2.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caroline Phillips - Kent Denver - 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Phillips finds a large portion of scoring opportunities in transition, either from the spot up jumper or pushing the pace into the paint. The 5'6 guard had a balanced shot diet from all over the floor, even showing upside scoring on contested jumpers within the mid-range. Through her season at Kent Denver, Phillips posted 4.7 points per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='643761' first='Sienna' last='Siskowski'] - Roosevelt - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Siskowski finds value along the margins, making the most of her opportunities off the ball. Among guards within this group, Siskowski will likely be the best at taking charges, seeking them out however possible. That being said, the guard does not mind contact or taking hits, allowing her upside drawing fouls on either end of the floor. Her shooting efficiency will be worth monitoring, contributing 30% of her three point attempts this season with the 5A champions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='495820' first='Alexie' last='Hernandez'] - Regis Jesuit - 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hernandez will be an impactful system player who prioritizes the team before herself. The junior guard is consistent moving off the ball, seeking out easy looks around the rim from cutters. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->