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Qandace Samuels: Bishop McNamara Star and Tournament of Champions MVP

February 12, 2026
6'2" Wing Earns MVP Honors at Prestigious Phoenix Tournament

Qandace Samuels is rapidly establishing herself as a premier talent in high school basketball. Standing at six-foot-two, the Bishop McNamara wing in Washington, D.C., earned MVP honors at the prestigious Tournament of Champions in Phoenix, scoring 14 points in the championship game. Inspired by players like Juju Watkins and Paige Bueckers, she combines relentless work ethic with a strong mental game.