Alcaraz has soared in her junior year, transforming her three-point game into a true weapon. With a quick release and constant movement, she slips into open spaces against any zone, always ready to fire. Draining an impressive 41.3% from deep, she ranks second statewide in threes made with 71. The right wing and corners are her sweet spots, making her Fort Collins’ go-to sharpshooter.

For the second straight year Taylor has stepped into a leadership role for her team. Her ability to knock down the three ball from anywhere on the floor stretches defenses and creates spacing. She also leads by example, bringing consistent energy and effort every time she steps on the court.

Taylor’s quick release stood out all weekend, especially with how high and straight her shot comes off. She needs very little space to get it off and isn’t afraid to pull from deep. That confidence from distance forces defenses to guard her the moment she crosses half court.

Taylor is the type of shooter who doesn’t need much space to get her shot off, especially when the pass is on time and on target. She knocked down threes, forcing defenders to close out hard or risk giving up an easy look. Her shooting from beyond the arc made her a perimeter threat all day. When she’s in rhythm, she punishes any defensive lapse with her consistent outside shooting.

Taylor fit perfectly with the 16U squad as a knockdown shooter. She gets her shot off quickly and doesn’t need much space to let it fly. Her shooting opened up more driving lanes for her teammates to attack the basket.

When Taylor rises up, everyone expects it to fall she just has that type of presence as a shooter. She picks her spots well, never forcing looks, and always playing within the flow of the offense. Her shooting opens up the floor, giving guards room to operate and teams a weapon that fits any playing style.

Taylor fits perfectly into what BC Denver wants to do on the offensive end. She’s a player who reads the floor well and reacts quickly to the defense. Once she finds an opening, her quick trigger allows her to get shots off before the closeout can bother her.

Taylor made history this season, breaking multiple records with her elite shooting ability. Her quick release forces defenders to stay attached, making it difficult to contest her shot. Even with that pressure, she uses screens and works well within the offense to continue getting the looks she wants.

In a 83-54 victory against Ponderosa, Taylor had a career night from beyond the arc, knocking down 7 of 14 three-point attempts which broke a school record. With teammates sidelined due to injuries, her scoring becomes even more important as the season progresses. Taylor’s ability to put points on the board will be huge for her team’s continued success. Her leadership this season while performing under pressure will only make her grow as a player.

Taylor is a long-range sniper who thrives on finding holes in the defense and capitalizing on open looks. Her specialty is knocking down corner threes, where she shoots with consistency and confidence. Taylor’s ability to shoot from deep forces defenses to account for her presence on every possession. Her confidence and knack for exploiting defensive lapses make her a game-changing shooter.