Brooke Stevens Brooke Stevens 5'7" | SG/PF St. Helens | 2028 State OR had an early ankle injury at the Expo, but she continued to compete through it and still managed to knock down some nice shots from the outside, as she normally can get hot from beyond the arc. That toughness was a good reflection of the type of player Brooke is. She is definitely a defensive specialist who embraces the challenge of taking on an opponent’s best guard. Brooke brings a physical, tenacious approach to defense and doesn’t shy away from competition.

One of the things she does particularly well is apply consistent ball pressure and use the sideline to her advantage, forcing her matchup toward the boundary and making it difficult to create offense. Brooke uses that pressure to disrupt the opposing team’s rhythm and create opportunities, often turning her defensive effort into steals and transition chances for herself and her teammates. She understands that good defense can be a catalyst for offense, and she plays with the kind of relentless effort that can change the momentum of a game.

Brooke is the type of player you want on the floor because she brings a tempo and tenacity that empowers her team’s success. Her grit, physicality and defensive mentality make her the type of player coaches can trust with difficult assignments. Her willingness to compete, defend the other team’s best guards and create opportunities through her defense makes her a valuable contributor and a player who can impact winning in ways that go far beyond the stat sheet.