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They didn't make the espnW HoopGurlz Nike Tournament of Champions all-tournament team, but juniors Mikayla Cowling, Monique Billings, Auteaonna Gilmore, Gabby Williams and Sierra Calhoun certainly made an impression.

Mater Dei captured the top title at the Nike Tournament of champions and can thank the sharp-shooting Samuelson sisters, Karlie and Katie Lou, who shared the MVP honors, for getting them there.

Mercedes Russell, Diamond DeShields, Kaela Davis, Taya Reimer, Linnae Harer and Rebecca Greenwell are among the stars expected to sign as the early signing period for girls' high school basketball begins.

Mercedes Russell of Springfield, Ore., the No. 1 prospect in the 2013 class, is taking her game to Holly Warlick at Tennessee.