November 2025
163 Teams, Coast-to-Coast talent stars shine in the biggest girls youth event in the country
The Hype Her Hoops Prelude event set the tone for the season at the biggest girls youth event in the country – bringing together 163 youth and middle school teams from Southern California, Northern California, Arizona, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, New York, and Texas all under two premier Orange County basketball facilities: OGP Ladera and OGP Anaheim!
Stats provided by the Passport, standouts by Scope Scouting
2030 (8th Grade Division)
Super Champion: Prodigy Athletic (CA)
Gold Champion: West Coast Reign (NV)
Silver Champion: JBS Central (CA)
Bronze Champion: Whittier Bulldogs (CA)
MVP: Cayla Murray – Prodigy Athletic
13.8 PPG, 4.2 APG, 4.2 SPG
Poised, composed, and advanced well beyond her years, Murray showcased a high basketball IQ and a calm command under pressure. A skilled floor leader who combines athleticism, long-range shooting, and playmaking vision – she was the engine behind Prodigy’s championship run.
Standouts:
• Emma Powell (Lady Dream) – 12 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 3.3 SPG
One of the premier 2030 prospects on the West Coast. Powell blends positional length, quick close-out speed, and elite defensive instincts with an efficient, controlled offensive game. Her midrange touch and poise set her apart as a future high-impact two-way guard.
• Monika Diaz (Statham Academy Elite) – 29 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 3.3 SPG
Lightning-quick scorer with natural shot creation and relentless offensive aggression.
• Taiyanna Samuels (Hoop Code AZ) – 18.4 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 5.4 APG
True lead guard with an exceptional feel for the game, creating for herself and others while dictating tempo.
• Trinity Boyd (True Texas National) – 9 PPG, 5.6 RPG
Smooth, high-IQ guard who controls tempo and plays with advanced composure. Defensively tough, offensively fluid, and a natural leader.
• Additional notables: Aaliyah Robinson (Prodigy Athletic), Brooklyn Travis (Hoop Code AZ), Jadyn Van Horn (Why Not Premier Maroon), Louisa Roseann Varawa (SD Waves), Vahanoa he Ofa Wolfgramm (Lady Prospects, UT), Kenzie Shaffer (West Coast Reign), Presley Carter (JBS Central), and June Wooley (Whittier Bulldogs).
2031 (7th Grade Division)
Gold Champion: Why Not Premier Jr EYBL (CA)
Silver Champion: Mana Basketball (CA)
Bronze Champion: AZ Lockdown (AZ)
MVP: Janyilah Warren – Why Not Premier Jr EYBL
13 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 3 SPG
A high-level playmaker who breaks down defenders with elite handle and creative vision. Warren’s ability to score off the bounce and distribute made her one of the most complete guards at the event.
Standouts:
• Audrina Koenig (Why Not Premier Jr EYBL) – 12.4 PPG, 2.2 APG, 2.2 SPG
• Inaiya Cruz (Hoop Code AZ) – 12.5 PPG, 4.3 SPG
• Juliana Jones (NY Gauchos) – 12.4 PPG, 7.2 RPG
• Maliyah Murray (Prodigy Athletic) – 12 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 2.1 SPG
• Additional notables: Austyn Thomas (Vegas Elite), Juliany Torres (NY Gauchos), Kaliah Brown (Prodigy Athletic), Lilicca Giometti (Bay City 2031), Peyton Arnold (Hoop Code AZ), Gabriella Manalo (Mana Basketball), and Khari Edwards (AZ Lockdown).
2032 (6th Grade Division)
Gold Champion: AVAC Golden Girls
Silver Champion: CP3 West (CA)
Bronze Champion: Cal Storm (CA)
MVP: Payton Hendrickson-Arlington – AVAC Golden Girls
11.8 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.2 SPG
Standouts:
• Kelaia Hall (AVAC Golden Girls) – 14 PPG, 2.4 RPG
• Laney Gregg (AOSS) – 15.6 PPG, 4.5 SPG
• Parker Todd (FRO Schwarz) – 9.6 PPG, 4.8 RPG
• Tatum Gordon (Inspired Athletics, AZ) – 18 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 4 SPG
Additional notables: Emma McCarthy (A4C), Kyleigh Robinson (NY Fury), Rose Ma (NY Gauchos), Savannah Kawahito (Carson Select), Serena Mena (LABC), Yulie Lemberger (CP3 West), and Olivia Liang (Cal Storm).
2033 (5th Grade Division)
Gold/Silver Champion: 1 Above All
Bronze Champion: CP3 West (CA)
MVP: Anaya Byrd – 13 PPG, 5 RPG, 2 SPG
2034 (4th Grade Division)
Champion: Young Nalas (CA)
MVP: Sofia Hidalgo – 13.5 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 3.8 SPG