Thursday, July 4, 2019




Upper Marlboro MD - This event had a few heavy hitters in the building for this 2 today event, we covered the Middle School Division which consist of 8th - 6th grade. There was a lot to play for that weekend of May 5 - 6, Mexican Heritage week was in full effect for the Old Line State. Teams flew in and drove quite some ways, to get a little bump before the season goes into full effect. Gthing felt obligated to do a few highlights on some Middle School All Stars that participate in this event.


Team Takeover has provided some good talent over the years in this divisions, this is the 4th Year that this organization has but together a well ran event. At one time it was combine with the boys, but over the years they have been able to do a event on there own phasing out the boys side of the tournament. Here is a list of notable names that you might recognize that played in this event.


Madisen McDaniel - 2024 - Guard - Team Takeover (MD) -  Definite floor general who can score or pass in close game situations. plays under control.. excellent court vision even when she is double team.. can score off the dribble.. poise... handle...


Tianna Thompson - 2024 -  Guard - AOT - (ATL) - Long athletic combo-guard who attacks constantly off the dribble when driving to the rack. Thompsons gets to the basket with ease because of her length. exceptional ball handler... explosive... creates off turn overs... length... size... 


Ava McGlockton - 2023 - Forward - AOT - (GA) - Strong physical presence who should develop well over the next few years. great footwork... excellent lateral movement... finishes strong around basket... good hands... scores anywhere in the block area... runs floor well... finishes against contact...


Allie Mussels - 2023 - Guard - Potomac Classic - (VA) - scoring guard with strong upper body, strives in the open court, can knock down the big shots. mid-range gamer... decent handle... uptempo player... fast hands... quick release... 


Qadence Samuels - 2023 - Forward - Team Takeover - (MD) - Athletic forward who has had a great transition from last year, starting to make some noise on the East Coast. Excellent footwork in the post... inside & outside game... good size... mid-range gamer... low post presence at times... can guard multiple positions. athletic... explosive leaper... 


Sahnya Jah - 2023 - Forward - Team Takeover - (VA) - Interior player with good hands, physical athletic low post performer. Shows good skilled footwork in the paint, 3 - 4 emerging prospect. strong on block... great frame... long arms... passes well... 


Madison Mims - 2023 - Guard - Carolina Flames - (SC) - Scrappy point guard who plays hard on both ends of the floor. Crafty with the ball and makes plays. handle... quick hands and fast feet... defends... small but effective... makes the right decision... 


Madison Jordan - 2023 - Wing - Carolina Flames - (SC) - Agile perimeter performer who recognize mismatches on the wing or the block. rebounds scores in traffic... athletic... mid-range gamer... versatile... skilled... quick first step...


Allison Hoffman - 2023 - Guard -  AOT - (GA) - Off Guard with a scorers mentality, agile guard who can catch and shoot beyond the arc. looks for teammates... drives in kicks... knocks down big shots...


Darionna Howard - 2023 - Forward - Carolina Flames - (SC) - Strong physical performer who seems to hold her own no matter who's in the paint, not a back to basket player put does possess some size in strength that should help her evolve her game. mobile... strong... rebounds... defends.. finishes when attacking... muscles... 


Dabrya Clark - 2023 - Guard - Team Takeover - (MD) - Flashy combo-guard with good handle, delivers in transition game. quick off the dribble... mid-range gamer... leadership skills.


Drew Jordan - 2023 - Guard - Team Takeover - (DC) - Strong, athletic big guard who exploits mismatches most of the time, just has to capitalize on them. finishes plays vs contact... drives and scores... brings size to back-court.... 


Jada Bates - 2024 - Guard - AOT - (GA) - Athletic guard with a little combo game, thrives in transition. long and disruptive on defense... attacks the rim occasionally... stock riser.. high ceiling for class of 2024... makes plays in traffic... skilled... 


McKenzie Lindsey - 2025 - Guard - AOT - (GA) - Very small, but definitely efficient. Plays very big, when all said in done. lead guard... plays in & out of traffic... scores in bunches... coachable... court awareness...


Sarah Conteh - 2024 - Guard Potomac Classic - (VA) - True point, with some swag in her game. half-court perfecter... scores in half-court sets... huge upside... playmaker... crossover game... 


Kyndal Walker - 2024 - Guard - Team Takeover - (MD) - Athletic off guard, with some hops to her game,.dishes in traffic... explosive off the bounce... rises in traffic... savvy play maker...