Gomez was one of the most intriguing prospects we watched on Sunday. While the 5’6 guard doesn’t exactly jump off the page in terms of athleticism, her fundamental skillset rivaled some of the top-ranked players in the gym. On offense it was Samia’s skilled ball handling, innate abilities as a playmaker and passer, and ability to use her strength on the drive that made her stand out. On the other end of the floor, the St. Paul Harding sophomore’s hustle and ability to frustrate and get in the heads of her opponents was exciting to see. Constantly vocal on both ends, relentlessly positive, and a coach on the floor, Gomez played no small part in Team 6’s undefeated record.

Samia Gomez Samia Gomez 5'6" | PG St. Paul Harding/Humboldt | 2029 MN is obviously a key player on her team. She possesses wonderful ball handling, a near-expert ability to read the court, and has strength in spades. Let’s start with her ball handling skills, this girl would have a grip on that ball like there was no tomorrow. Even as the pressure was mounting, did she get nervous and fumble the ball? Absolutely not. Samia consistently kept complete control of the ball as she glided down the court.

Her court reading was on another level. Samia would routinely be seen studying the court and paying close attention to her opponents’ movements. During one stretch of the match, Samia was in lock-step with one of her opponents who had the ball, she would mirror their movements and really get in their head. They tried to fake left but fumble the ball in the process, only for Samia to quickly recapture the ball and swiftly pass it off to her teammates. The sheer ability to mirror one’s movements, and get in their head, requires a vast amount of mental strength, which Samia undoubtedly has.