May 30-31, 2026 | Ladera Ranch, California

The Hype Her Hoops Heat Check brought together top girls basketball programs from across the West Coast for a competitive weekend of championship action in Ladera Ranch. From the high school divisions through the youth grades, players showcased their talent while helping lead their teams deep into bracket play.

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Recap provided by Scope Scouting

17U Hype

Championship Result

🏆 Troop West 17U P24 49, Team G P24 44

MVP

Grace Nordeen | 2027 | 6’0 Wing | Troop West 17U P24
12.0 PPG, 10.0 RPG

Nordeen earned 17U Hype MVP honors after averaging 12.0 PPG and 10.0 RPG. She impacts the game with her ability to score at all three levels, knock down perimeter shots, and finish tough plays in traffic. Her motor shows up on the glass, while her size, instincts, and versatility allow her to make plays on both ends of the floor.

Outstanding Performers

Aksharaa Prakaschander | 2028 | 5’8 Guard | All In Elite OC – 10.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG

Prakaschander earned All-Tournament honors at Hype Her Hoops Heat Check. She creates offense at all three levels with a quick first step, polished handle, and ability to get to her spots. A skilled shot creator with a reliable floater package, she also impacts the game as a passer in transition and competes on the defensive end.

Bayanai Cordova | 2027 | 5’6 Guard | Coastal Elite – 18.3 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.8 SPG

Cordova was one of the top producers at Hype Her Hoops Heat Check. She brings deep shooting range, volume shot-making, and the confidence to stretch defenses well beyond the arc. As a lead guard, she creates offense for herself and others while applying pressure defensively with active hands and strong anticipation.

Darby Chilcote-Dunn | 2028 | Guard | Statham Academy 17U National – 18.8 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 3.0 APG

Dunn is a skilled shot creator who scores from multiple levels of the floor. She shows a quick-trigger release from beyond the arc, knocks down shots off the catch, and creates separation with polished footwork. Her ability to mix in pull-up jumpers, deep-range shooting, and tough finishes around defenders makes her a difficult cover in the half court.

Emerson Martin | 2027 | 6’0 Wing | Team NorCal 17U 3SSB – 12.5 PPG, 3.3 RPG

Martin earned All-Tournament honors at Hype Her Hoops Heat Check. At 6’0, she provides size and versatility on the wing while consistently producing within the flow of the offense. She showed touch from the perimeter, spaced the floor effectively, and used her length to create matchup advantages throughout the weekend.

Gianna Ong | 2027 | 5’5 Guard | Team G 17U P24 – 7.8 PPG, 2.3 APG, 1.5 SPG

Ong earned All-Tournament honors at Hype Her Hoops Heat Check. She plays with strong open-floor pace, changes speeds well, and puts pressure on defenses with her handle and ability to attack the paint. She also brings value defensively, using her quickness and anticipation to create turnovers and turn stops into transition opportunities.

Jaiyana Bogan-Jacobs | 2029 | Guard | Why Not Premier 17U EYBL – 14.3 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 5.0 APG, 3.3 SPG

Bogan-Jacobs earned All-Tournament honors at Hype Her Hoops Heat Check with one of the most complete stat lines of the event. She plays with advanced lead-guard control, scores at all three levels, and uses her size to finish through contact. Her rebounding, passing reads, and defensive pressure give her real two-way impact.

Kamdyn Klamberg | 2027 | 6’2 Guard | Team G 17U P24 – 16.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG

Klamberg earned All-Tournament honors at Hype Her Hoops Heat Check with her size, scoring versatility, and mismatch value. At 6’2, she can produce inside or stretch the floor, using strong footwork, touch around the rim, and a confident perimeter shot. Her rebounding instincts and two-way tools make her a major matchup problem.

Kenzee Holton | 2027 | Guard |Troop West 17U P24 – 8.0 PPG, 2.0 APG, 2.5 SPG

Holton earned All-Tournament honors at Hype Her Hoops Heat Check with her two-way guard play. She handles pressure well, creates off the dribble, and keeps defenses honest with her perimeter shooting. Her quick hands and anticipation also showed up defensively, turning stops into transition chances for Troop West.

Monika Diaz | 2030 | 5’7 Point Guard | Cal Storm Team Taurasi EYBL – 16.5 PPG, 4.3 3PM

Diaz is a confident scorer and playmaker. She attacks gaps decisively, gets downhill, and elevates into pull-up jumpers with confidence. She creates her own shot, makes sound decisions with the ball, and consistently generates offense.

17U Gold

Championship Result

🏆 Why Not Premier 16U EYBL 55, RJH 17U S40 42

MVP

Jadyn Van Horn | 2030 | 5’9 Guard |Why Not Premier EYBL 16U
15.3 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.5 SPG

Van Horn controlled games with her ability to get to her spots and make plays under pressure. She consistently created offense from the mid-range, attacked gaps off the dribble, and finished through contact when defenses collapsed. Her length and instincts also showed up defensively, generating turnovers and turning them into scoring opportunities on the other end.

Outstanding Performers

Alyssa Canizal | 2028 | 5’8 Guard/Wing |Heat Check – 9.3 PPG, 5.0 RPG

A versatile guard/wing who spaces the floor, attacks gaps, and rebounds her position. Canizal’s value shows in her shooting touch, defensive toughness, and ability to guard different matchups.

Isabella Tran | 2027 | 5’5 Guard | RJH 17U S40 – 11.6 PPG

Tran stood out with her ability to control the game from the guard spot. She handled pressure, created offense off the dribble, and consistently made the right read when defenses loaded up against her. Despite her size, she competed on the glass and impacted both ends with her activity, instincts, and ability to generate transition opportunities.

Lauren Burks | 2027 | 5’7 Guard | Proformance Athletics 17U EYCL – 10.8 PPG, 3.3 RPG

Burks made her impact with tough perimeter defense and reliable offensive production. She closes space quickly, stays balanced guarding the ball, and brings energy in rotation. Offensively, she stretches the floor with her shooting, attacks gaps with force, and keeps the game moving with her transition pace.

Nayeli Herrera | 2030 | 5’7 Guard | RJH 17U S40 – 14.6 PPG

A young guard playing up with real confidence. Herrera creates off the dribble, attacks gaps, finishes through contact, and can stretch the floor with the 3-ball. She also brings active on-ball defense that turns pressure into transition offense.

Sarah Cosio | 2027 | 5’8 Guard | Rage Elite 17U – 15.5 PPG, 2.8 APG, 3.3 SPG

Cosio impacted the game in multiple ways throughout Hype Her Hoops Heat Check. She consistently made plays with her court vision, knocked down perimeter shots, and created offense for herself and teammates. Defensively, her anticipation and aggressive instincts stood out, allowing her to generate steals and create extra possessions.

Sarah Edwards | 2027 | Guard | Cal Storm Team Aari – 9.8 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 2.0 APG

Edwards brought steady production and leadership throughout Hype Her Hoops Heat Check. A left-handed guard with deep shooting range, she stretches defenses and makes smart decisions with the ball in her hands. Her court vision and willingness to create for teammates stood out, while her energy and competitiveness helped spark Cal Storm in key moments.

Stacy Echtenkamp 2027| 5’9 Guard/Wing | Troop West 17U S40 – 12.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG

Echtenkamp gave Troop West a physical perimeter piece who could guard, rebound, and create downhill pressure. She was active in gaps defensively, showed good timing jumping passing lanes, and used those plays to get out in transition. Offensively, she was at her best attacking closeouts and finishing through angles around the rim.

Talithakoum Poialii-Hunkin 2028 | 5’11 Forward | Why Not Premier EYBL 16U

Poialii-Hunkin gives Why Not Premier a forward who can create mismatch problems without needing the offense built around her. She has the size to score over smaller wings, enough handle to attack slower matchups, and a smooth jumper that makes defenders respect her outside the paint. Defensively, her length lets her cover ground, switch across spots, and disrupt plays without gambling.

Valentina Lopez | 2028 | 5’5 Guard | |Cal Storm Sabers National – 8.3 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 2.3 SPG

Lopez gave Cal Storm a steady guard who impacted more than the scoring column. She read the floor well, made the extra pass, and helped create clean possessions without over-dribbling. Her rebounding from the guard spot and defensive activity were important, especially with how often she turned loose balls and steals into quick offense.

17U Silver

Championship Result

🏆 Cal Sparks South 17U Black 58, Every Edge 48

MVP

Jayden Witten (Cal Sparks South Black)
23.0 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 2.5 SPG

Outstanding Performers

Avery Kame (OC Rhythm Black) – 10.0 PPG, 2.5 APG
Ellyana Corpas (Titan Select Girls 17U) – 10.5 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 2.5 SPG
Miya Naruko (RJH Prep) – 14.0 PPG, 2.5 SPG
Sierra McMackin (Every Edge) – 11.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG

17U Bronze

Championship Result

🏆 Sports Academy Swish LA 55, WNP 17U National 14

MVP

Audrey Reynolds (Sports Academy Swish LA)
12.5 PPG, 5.8 RPG

Outstanding Performers

Avery Hinton (Statham Academy Regional 17U) – 7.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG
Daemonie Larkin (WNP 17U National) – 12.8 PPG, 4.3 RPG
Lexie Reynoso (Cal Sparks South 16U Red) – 5.3 PPG
Shamiya Walker (SD Hornets) – 15.0 PPG, 5.5 RPG

16U Gold

Championship Result

🏆 7Days 15U 3SSB 54, Team NorCal 16U 3SSB 44

Championship Result

🏆 HB Waves 52, Starting 5 28

MVP

Alana Hytinen (HB Waves)
10.0 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 2.3 APG, 2.0 SPG

Outstanding Performers

Alyssa Miki (South Bay Breakers) – 9.8 PPG, 2.0 SPG
Heidi Hochheimer (Mar Vista Thunder) – 13.3 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 3.7 SPG
Italia Olerio (Statham Academy) – 7.8 PPG
Rahcelle Clark (Starting 5) – 6.3 PPG

Alana Charles (YSC Elite 10U) – 15.0 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 3.3 SPG, 3.0 BPG
Aleiya McGrew (Lady Damand) – 11.0 PPG, 11.0 RPG
Kiarra Kawashima (OC Rhythm 3/4th) – 6.3 PPG, 4.5 RPG
Skyler Crooks (Lady Saints 3/4th) – 10.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 2.3 SPG

Final Thoughts

The Hype Her Hoops Heat Check delivered one of the strongest girls basketball weekends of the spring, with standout performances across every age group. Grace Nordeen, Jadyn Van Horn, and Layla Curtis headlined the event with MVP honors in the 17U Hype, 17U Gold, and 16U Gold divisions, while players such as Jayden Witten, Eliza Delgadillo, Reiko Richards, Maya Urteaga, Darby Chilcote-Dunn, Bayanai Cordova, and Jaiyana Bogan-Jacobs delivered some of the top statistical performances of the weekend.

From high school standouts to young rising prospects, the event showcased the depth of talent on the Hype Her Hoops circuit and set the stage for a strong summer of competition.