LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - This year was the 2nd Annual Krossover Classic Event, it was held at Archer High School a suburb area located approximately 30 miles east of downtown Atlanta, this town is mostly known to people because of WNBA and MINNESOTA LYNX STAR MAYA MOORE. At one point in the late 70's this small town was only popular because of Larry Flynt who was the owner of Hustler Magazine who was shot during a court appearance. Getting into Atlanta was no problem, getting out was, in which I started my journey Sunday at 8am and I didn't get back to the State Of New Jersey until 5am so let just say I'm still trying to catch up on my sleep.
WHO WE SAW AT THE KROSSOVER CLASSIC 2016
SHOW STOPPER'S
Jasmine Walker - 2016 - 6'4 - Wing - Jeff Davis HS, (AL) - A definite complete player, who can just about don't do anything she wants on the court, playing a little on the Wing and a little in the Post Walker should be able to help out immediately at Florida St. Inside game were she clearing dominates at the High School level because of her athleticism and versatility, can step outside in hit the mid-range shot or the three ball,well round player. Athletic and long.... Can get up in down the floor well... Good range...
Sydni Harvey - 2018 - 5'9 - Point Guard - Brentwood Academy HS, (TN) - Young player who has a lot of upside despite all of the talent that comes out of Tennessee. Harvey loves to push the rock where she's sets up her teammates on the wing or in transition. Nice size guard with a good strong build... Good in transition.... Young.... Good IQ for a young guard...
Erika Cassell - 2016 - 6'2 - Post - Holy Innocents Episcopal HS, (GA) - The North Carolina State signee got into foul trouble early in this tournament, but she still was able to show a whole bunch of bright spots. She was guarding a top notch post in handle her own on the block, was very aggressive on the offensive side of the ball Erika knows how to use her big frame to create some space between her and her defender. Good foot work... Great lateral movement... If she develops a jump shot watch out.
Taylor Mason - 2017 - 5'9 - Point Guard - Norcross HS, (GA) - (Pictured Above) - Started off slow but finished with a strong showing, after settling down it didn't take long for her to heat up. Very fast going to the rack in which she did that Saturday, blowing by her opponent who was guarding her. Mason is a smooth type player who active on both sides of the ball. Smooth with it... Live wire... Quick... Attacks... Uses both hands with in attack mode...
Nichel Tampa - 2017 - 5'6 - Combo Guard - St. Francis HS, (GA) - One of everyone's favor who gets over looked a lot on a very talented Knights team, but we are here to tell you that she can go with the best of them. Chel can play both positions and can hurt you at both, good ball handler who likes to play at a very fast pace, Tampa is at her best when she is in her shooting role. Small frame with quickness... Always a shooting threat... Can drain from long range.... Consistent jumper...
Jala Jordan - 2018 - 6'1 - Wing - St. Francis HS, (GA) - Jala is starting to look like she is ready to be a key part of capturing another championship, after this weekend Jordan looked like she is ready to step up for the challenge. This weekend against Holy Innocent Jordan was playing with a chip on her shoulder being very aggressive on offense and on the boards crashing them hard. Showed some versatility handling the ball in knocking down some good at the top of the key. Aggressive edge... Strong and mobile... Mid-range game... Can score especially around the the dotted line area...
Kasiyahna Kushkituah - 2017 - 6'3 - Post - St. Francis HS, (GA) - A USA 16 under attendee was rolling at the Krossover Classic, dominating in the paint against a tough Holy Innocent Post Erika Cassell. Kas had 21 Pt's in a ton of rebounds, she was very effective in the pick in roll situations which the Bears had a hard time defending. Kassiyahna Kushkituah is ranked at # 5 by ESPN HOOPGURLZ and # 6 by Prospect Nation for 2017, she is the #1 player at her position in the Class Of 2017, coach has her playing at a high level right now, being a better defender, guarding the paint and ceiling off her opponent. Playing and stay consistent... Rebounding... Playing on a high level as of lately... Using her frame more effectively...
Ahyiona Vason - 2016 - 5'5 - Point Guard - Jeff Davis HS, (AL) - Unsigned - Calling on all D1, D2, or Jucco this young lady can play, she was all over the court at the Classic. Vason has a wicked handle which she showed when she made a acrobatic move with the ball leaving the other player stretched out. Plays with heart and determination... Great baller handler... Fast.... Attack....
Kayla Jackson - 2016 - 6'0 - Post - Jeff Davis HS, (AL) - Look good, her team only played one game but she had a great showing. Good rebounder who can just about out work anybody on the glass, play along side Jasmine Walker people wouldn't know to much about her unless you saw her in person, in trust me you wouldn't be disappointed. Hard worker... Active on glass... Great rebounder...
Kayla Pointer - 2017 - 5'8 - Combo Guard - Holy Innocents HS, (GA) - Good player. Who you can tell is very well coached, Pointer who plays well under control in different type of situations has a high enough basketball IQ to recognized certain thing some other player can't. Smooth type of player who is a hell of a passer especially in transition, likes to get two her spot spot on the floor were she create in make things happen. Smooth.. Good handle... Great in Transition... Creative...
Maya Dodson - 2017 - 6'1 - Wing - St. Francis HS, (GA) - One of the most versatile players I have ever seen before, If Dodson could palm a ball we swear to you she would be able to dunk as we speak. Maya finished with 20 Pt's at the Krossover, she trots down court like a gazelle with her speed in long legs, she to like Kushkituah was a attendee at the U16 Under USA Trails in Colorado, Springs. Maya is ranked by Prospect Nation at #23 overall and at #5 at her position for the Class Of 2017, ESPN HOOPGIRLZ has her rank at #11 for the Class Of 2017. Very versatile... Athletic... Can play the 2 Thru 5 position... Jumping ability is crazy... Can score any where around the basket... Nice 10 to 12 footer...
Mikayla Coombs - 2017 - 5'10 - Forward - Wesleyan HS, (GA) - Just coming back from a major ACL injury, Coombs looks like she never missed a beat on the court. She doesn't look like a player who is playing with caution, attacking her defender while trying to get to the cup. When Gthing spoke to Mikayla this past summer at her home she just kept saying how ready she was to get back on the court. This was a big game for her against Loganville (GA) not because of talent, but because of the many Division 1 coaches that where in attendances so she could show them that she was fully healthy in that 2017 was going to be a breakout season. Good skills... Versatile... Can play the 1 Thur 4... ESPN ranked #24 and Prospect Nation ranked #28
DIME PIECES
Taja Cumming - 2017 - 5'6 - Point Guard - St. Francis HS, (GA) - So when does braking a press looks so easy, ask Taja Cummings who made that happen this weekend at the Krossover Classic. She got off to a slow start last year because of a knee but Cummings looks very healthy now. Hard worker... Strong upper body... Ball handler... High IQ...
Autumm Newby - 2017 - 6'2 - Forward - Archer HS, (GA) - A gamer who we saw play this summer at the FBC Fall Finale, she has but Archer HS on the map along with her sister who is now at Georgia St. Newby and her teammates couldn't get it going against a tough Riverdale (TN) but despite loss Autumm still showed why she is rank # 25 by ESPN HOOPGURLZ and # 14 by Prospect Nation. Can play on the wing and the post as well... More consistent around the glass... Good rebounder... Good hands...
Cairo Booker - 2016 - 5'6 - Guard - Wesleyan HS, (GA) - One of the state of Georgia's Elite guards, who can play along side of anybody. Great defender... Plays on the ball on both sides... Can score when needed... Disruptive...
Linsey Marchese - 2017 - 6'3 - Post - Archer HS, (GA) - Marchese has already committed to Indiana University, she has a Division 1 frame and should be ready for the Big Ten. Nice size for post... Good foot work... Can clear it out...
Anastasia Hayes - 2017 - 5'8 - Combo Guard - Riverdale HS, (TN) - A true guard who can score from anywhere, very explosive when attacking the basket. Good defender... Mid-range game... Creator.. Finishes strong... Rank by ESPN HOOPGIRLZ # 20.
Taylor Mason - 2017 - 5'9 - Point Guard - Norcross HS, (GA) - (Pictured Above) - Started off slow but finished with a strong showing, after settling down it didn't take long for her to heat up. Very fast going to the rack in which she did that Saturday, blowing by her opponent who was guarding her. Mason is a smooth type player who active on both sides of the ball. Smooth with it... Live wire... Quick... Attacks... Uses both hands with in attack mode...
Nichel Tampa - 2017 - 5'6 - Combo Guard - St. Francis HS, (GA) - One of everyone's favor who gets over looked a lot on a very talented Knights team, but we are here to tell you that she can go with the best of them. Chel can play both positions and can hurt you at both, good ball handler who likes to play at a very fast pace, Tampa is at her best when she is in her shooting role. Small frame with quickness... Always a shooting threat... Can drain from long range.... Consistent jumper...
Jala Jordan - 2018 - 6'1 - Wing - St. Francis HS, (GA) - Jala is starting to look like she is ready to be a key part of capturing another championship, after this weekend Jordan looked like she is ready to step up for the challenge. This weekend against Holy Innocent Jordan was playing with a chip on her shoulder being very aggressive on offense and on the boards crashing them hard. Showed some versatility handling the ball in knocking down some good at the top of the key. Aggressive edge... Strong and mobile... Mid-range game... Can score especially around the the dotted line area...
Kasiyahna Kushkituah - 2017 - 6'3 - Post - St. Francis HS, (GA) - A USA 16 under attendee was rolling at the Krossover Classic, dominating in the paint against a tough Holy Innocent Post Erika Cassell. Kas had 21 Pt's in a ton of rebounds, she was very effective in the pick in roll situations which the Bears had a hard time defending. Kassiyahna Kushkituah is ranked at # 5 by ESPN HOOPGURLZ and # 6 by Prospect Nation for 2017, she is the #1 player at her position in the Class Of 2017, coach has her playing at a high level right now, being a better defender, guarding the paint and ceiling off her opponent. Playing and stay consistent... Rebounding... Playing on a high level as of lately... Using her frame more effectively...
Ahyiona Vason - 2016 - 5'5 - Point Guard - Jeff Davis HS, (AL) - Unsigned - Calling on all D1, D2, or Jucco this young lady can play, she was all over the court at the Classic. Vason has a wicked handle which she showed when she made a acrobatic move with the ball leaving the other player stretched out. Plays with heart and determination... Great baller handler... Fast.... Attack....
Kayla Jackson - 2016 - 6'0 - Post - Jeff Davis HS, (AL) - Look good, her team only played one game but she had a great showing. Good rebounder who can just about out work anybody on the glass, play along side Jasmine Walker people wouldn't know to much about her unless you saw her in person, in trust me you wouldn't be disappointed. Hard worker... Active on glass... Great rebounder...
Kayla Pointer - 2017 - 5'8 - Combo Guard - Holy Innocents HS, (GA) - Good player. Who you can tell is very well coached, Pointer who plays well under control in different type of situations has a high enough basketball IQ to recognized certain thing some other player can't. Smooth type of player who is a hell of a passer especially in transition, likes to get two her spot spot on the floor were she create in make things happen. Smooth.. Good handle... Great in Transition... Creative...
Maya Dodson - 2017 - 6'1 - Wing - St. Francis HS, (GA) - One of the most versatile players I have ever seen before, If Dodson could palm a ball we swear to you she would be able to dunk as we speak. Maya finished with 20 Pt's at the Krossover, she trots down court like a gazelle with her speed in long legs, she to like Kushkituah was a attendee at the U16 Under USA Trails in Colorado, Springs. Maya is ranked by Prospect Nation at #23 overall and at #5 at her position for the Class Of 2017, ESPN HOOPGIRLZ has her rank at #11 for the Class Of 2017. Very versatile... Athletic... Can play the 2 Thru 5 position... Jumping ability is crazy... Can score any where around the basket... Nice 10 to 12 footer...
Mikayla Coombs - 2017 - 5'10 - Forward - Wesleyan HS, (GA) - Just coming back from a major ACL injury, Coombs looks like she never missed a beat on the court. She doesn't look like a player who is playing with caution, attacking her defender while trying to get to the cup. When Gthing spoke to Mikayla this past summer at her home she just kept saying how ready she was to get back on the court. This was a big game for her against Loganville (GA) not because of talent, but because of the many Division 1 coaches that where in attendances so she could show them that she was fully healthy in that 2017 was going to be a breakout season. Good skills... Versatile... Can play the 1 Thur 4... ESPN ranked #24 and Prospect Nation ranked #28
DIME PIECES
Taja Cumming - 2017 - 5'6 - Point Guard - St. Francis HS, (GA) - So when does braking a press looks so easy, ask Taja Cummings who made that happen this weekend at the Krossover Classic. She got off to a slow start last year because of a knee but Cummings looks very healthy now. Hard worker... Strong upper body... Ball handler... High IQ...
Autumm Newby - 2017 - 6'2 - Forward - Archer HS, (GA) - A gamer who we saw play this summer at the FBC Fall Finale, she has but Archer HS on the map along with her sister who is now at Georgia St. Newby and her teammates couldn't get it going against a tough Riverdale (TN) but despite loss Autumm still showed why she is rank # 25 by ESPN HOOPGURLZ and # 14 by Prospect Nation. Can play on the wing and the post as well... More consistent around the glass... Good rebounder... Good hands...
Cairo Booker - 2016 - 5'6 - Guard - Wesleyan HS, (GA) - One of the state of Georgia's Elite guards, who can play along side of anybody. Great defender... Plays on the ball on both sides... Can score when needed... Disruptive...
Linsey Marchese - 2017 - 6'3 - Post - Archer HS, (GA) - Marchese has already committed to Indiana University, she has a Division 1 frame and should be ready for the Big Ten. Nice size for post... Good foot work... Can clear it out...
Anastasia Hayes - 2017 - 5'8 - Combo Guard - Riverdale HS, (TN) - A true guard who can score from anywhere, very explosive when attacking the basket. Good defender... Mid-range game... Creator.. Finishes strong... Rank by ESPN HOOPGIRLZ # 20.
