Crystal Dangerfield was on top of her game as an elite point guard in the semifinal against St. Mary’s. *Photo by Chris Hansen.

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CHANDLER, Ariz. -- Historically the Tournament of Champions has been a place for the stars to shine in a different light as the diverse collection of teams has a club season vibe yet the athletes are repping their school. From Tina Charles and Maya Moore’s overtime thriller to Elena Delle Donne’s scoring escapades or the 41 points Kelsey Plum scored against Christ the King in 2012, this event seems to bring the best out of really good players.

With ProspectsNation.com’s continual focus on the players, we look at some of the prospects who continued to impress into day three of the event.

Crystal Dangerfield (Murfreesboro, Tenn.), Blackman – 2016

With the Hamilton High School gym stands packed with more than a dozen teams to watch the most anticipated semifinal, Blackman versus St. Mary’s Stockton, Dangerfield put on a show. While the No. 4 ranked junior in the ELITE 60 is known for being an explosive scoring point guard, it was her passing acumen than made the difference in this game. Facing the vaunted St. Mary’s 1-3-1 press that has turned over and worn out even the best of teams, Dangerfield carved up the back side with pinpoint passes. Her ability to look off the zone defenders and keep them from anticipating her next move was something any young point guard should take notes from. The Connecticut commit certainly lived up to her billing and will not face off with future Husky teammate Katie Lou Samuelson in the championship on Monday.

Alex Johnson (Murfreesboro, Tenn.), Blackman – 2015

Over the past two years, Johnson has shown our staff that she is one of the premier power forwards in the senior class. Before choosing to sign with Middle Tennessee State, Johnson had offers from multiple schools because of her versatility on the hardwood. At 6-1, she can play on the interior but also face the basket as well with range out beyond the 3-point line. The national stage of the TOC has been no different as the four-star prep poured in 28 points to help lead her team into Monday’s Championship against Mater Dei, 20 of those coming in the first half, setting the tone. Johnson’s play will be key if coach Chad Hibdon’s team plans to head back to Tennessee with the Joe Smith Division crown.

Allyson Rosenblum (Newport Coast, Calif.), Mater Dei – 2016

Rosenblum’s play and production on one of the premier school teams in the country can’t be measured with points alone. Lining up next to the nation’s No. 2 ranked senior, Samuelson, Rosenblum has shown herself capable of being effective around the rim and with her back to the basket. Currently ranked as the nation’s No. 46 junior, she gives coach Kevin Kiernan major minutes on the interior. A 6-3 post, Rosenblum committed to UCLA earlier in the month and should bring coach Cori Close another option in what is becoming a deep frontcourt.

Honesty Grayson (Laurel, Md.), Riverdale Baptist – 2018

Riverdale Baptist has been a fixture here at the TOC for some time. And even as the team has struggled to get the wins it is accustomed to, its freshman point guard has been impressive. Grayson has a long and quick first step and seems to get into the lane with very little effort. She’s a true point guard who can score as opposed to a scoring point guard. She sees the plays around her and can deliver passes in tight spaces on her dribble penetration. As she develops there will be a lot of players getting easy buckets off her play. Follow @BrandonClayPSB

Clay is the owner of the JumpOffPlus.com International Scouting Report, PeachStateBasketball.com and ProspectsNation.com. He can be reached at brandon@prospectsnation.com.

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Hansen is managing editor of ProspectsNation.com and a McDonald’s All-American selection committee member. He was the national director of scouting for ESPN HoopGurlz from 2005 until 2012. He can be reached at chris@prospectsnation.com.