PATERSON, NEW JERSEY - Back in Silk City once again, where the competition is hot just like the fried fish. NJ Sparks started off the season with some high level AAU teams, it seemed as though everyone was there to get a good bump if you know what I mean. The weather wasn't just the nicest thing that strolled through the mountain side in Jersey believe it or not it was the top programs on the circuit, Sparks brought in high power programs to compete this week such as Team Takeover (MD), Exodus (NY), New Heights (NY), Books and Basketball (NJ) KJ Basketball (NJ) in the New Jersey Sparks themselves.
WHO WE SAW IN PATERSON, NEW JERSEY ?
WHO WE SAW IN PATERSON, NEW JERSEY ?
Abby Meyers - 2017 - 6'0 - Wing - Team Takeover - (MD) - A very versatile wing prospect with a huge bounce to her game... Delivers some ball handling skills... Can also run the point... Play well under pressure... Major prospect... Can handle and finish in transition.
Jaylah Bennett - 2019 - 5'8 - Guard - KJ Basketball - (NJ) - Game changer type guard, plays well on both sides of the ball, Delivers a aggressive type style on offense... Good defender... Attack mode all the time.
Leiya Stuart - 2020 - 5'9 - Wing - Gauchos - (NY) - Athletic for a young. A strong type of game inside, not really a jump shooter type or hasn't develop that yet. Delivers a strong game inside... Good rebounder... Solid inside... Finishes around basket...
Jordana Sampson - 2020 - 5'6 - Combo Guard - New Heights - (NY) - Plays like a uptempo game, likes to run the floor, Delivers a well rounded game... Can shoot the ball... Likes to attack the rim... Handles ball well in certain situations...
Kateri Poole - 2020 - 5'8 - Combo Guard - New Heights - (NY) - A huge upside and great skill set for a class of 2020 prospect, Delivers a bang bang play every time she touches the ball... Can play off the ball... Very aggressive... Playmaker... Distributor... Creates...
Molly Lynch - 2020 - 5'6 - Guard - Central Jersey Cardinals - (NJ) - Brings a mean streak to the Cardinals back court. Plays with a chip on her shoulder... Plays with confidence... Not scared to play the game...
Aliyah Powell - 2017 - 5'4 - Guard - New Jersey Sparks - (NJ) - Confident player for her size, Delivers a attack mode style of play... Great out in transition... Small impact player... Gritty... Mid-range game...
Sianiyh Caldwell - 2022 - 5'7 - Combo Guard - New Jersey Sparks - (NJ) - A young floor leader with a high basketball IQ, does well playing up in bigger and better competition. Smart player... Delivers a smooth game... Plays under control... handle... Big upside...
Jasmine Lyles - 2020 - 5'10 - Wing - Central Jersey Cardinals - (NJ) - Big young wing who likes to play inside, Delivers a physical game... Good rebounder... Inside presents... Can score when she has to.
Jariah Patterson - 2020 - 5'8 - Guard - New Jersey Sparks - (NJ) - Strong guard who when she gets older probably will be able to play the 1 or 2, offensive minded. Scorers mentally... Good rebounder... Strong...
Erica Martinson - 2018 - 5'10 - Combo - Guard - New Jersey Sparks Gold - (NJ) - Wise enough to say that she is a pure shooter, when Martinson is on she is on. Spreads the floor... Knows were to take a shot from... Good shot selection... Deep range threat at all times.. Major fire power... 1 & 2 punch... Aggressive...
Jessica Booth - 2019 - 5'7 - Combo Guard - Team Takeover - (MD) - A combo - guard who is very confident on offense and plays with a fierce attitude. Delivers some court management... Good competitor... Mid- Range game... Brings IQ to floor... Aggressive... Nice passer...
Sanai Grayson - 2019 - 6'2 - Forward - New Heights - (NY) - Strong and agile small post forward with a little size and some speed to along with her lanky frame. Can finish in paint area... Very agile... Long arms... Good frame for next level... Active on boards...
Lauren Ebo - 2018 - 6'4 - Post - Team Takeover - (MD) - College frame insider with growing offensive consistency down low, good footwork in the paint. Great lateral movement... Good speed for size... Demands respect in the post... Wingspan...
Olivia Mullins - 2020 - 5'8 - Combo - Guard - New Heights - (NY) - Can flat out play the 1 or 2, can shoot from anywhere on the court. Ball management... Plays well under pressure... Defends... Good defender... Basketball IQ... Skilled...
Yazmine Trueblood - 2018 - Combo Guard - Books & Basketball - (NJ) - A slasher type player who knows how to split her defenders with her great footwork and exceptional speed. Very athletic... Quick first step... Agile and long... Spreads floor... Mid-Range game... Shooters touch...
Honesty Scott - Grayson - 2018 - 5'10 - Combo - Guard - New Jersey Sparks Gold - (NJ) - Good floor leader who knows how to handle and distribute, Delivers and finishes... Confident shooter and passer... Passes with good purpose... hesitation step and creator... Consistent jump shot.. Mid-Range game all the way through... IQ... High prospect for the class of 2018... Handle...
Rochelle Norris - 2018 - 6'5 - Post - Team Takeover - (MD) - Strong, long and aggressive post who can finish after contact, clogs up lanes and interior. Completes plays in traffic cause of her size in good hands... Mobile... Long arms... Finish in paint...
Jalyn Carmicheal - 2021 - 5'7 - Combo - Guard - Team Takeover - (MD) - Gets it done either with the handle or with her shooting, Strong outside shooter... Slasher type player... Runs floor well... High arc...
Ayanna Johnson - 2018 - 6'1 - Wing - Books & Basketball - (NJ) - Versatile wing with a lot of ability, rebounds the ball well at both ends. Good jumping ability... Wing who is good around the rim... Okay around the perimeter... Slasher...
Kayla Johnson - 2020 - 6'1 - Forward - New Heights - (NY) - A young forward who has been in the gym working, she has a few post moves for a young age. Very agile... Plays well around block... Finishes with contact... Good foot work... Active...
Makayla Pippen - 2018 - 6'2 - Forward - Team Takeover - (MD) - Strong, physical insider who can easily give you a double - double each game. Low post finisher... Plays both ends of floor... Active on the boards, good work ethic... Good Defensively... Dennis Rodman type player... Committed to Florida St...
Emily Brown - 2017 - 5'9 - Combo Guard - New Jersey Sparks Red - (NJ) - Lead guard with a scores mentality, Handle... Passing ability... Shooter... Good forum...
Amira Collins - 2018 - 6'3 - Forward - Team Takeover - (MD) - Versatile, low post prospect. Physical in the paint area... Faceup... Added mid-range game... Very mobile... Good movement... College ready frame... Finishes well in paint... Major impact defensively...
Mikyla Mitchell - 2020 - 5'6 - Combo - Guard - Havoc - (NY) - Can create off dribble; Plays well in transition... Ball handler... Attacks... Uptempo... Crafty...
Hope Evans - 2020 - 5'3 - Guard - Team Takeover - (MD) - Plays poise all the time; True point guard... Floor leader... Good skilled set...
Isabella Pellecchia - 2021 - 5'8 - Combo - Guard - Central Jersey Cardinals - (NJ) - Plays well under pressure; makes and creates plays for herself in other teammates. Handle... Skilled... Speed...
Makenzie Helms - 2019 - 5'7 - Combo Guard - New Heights - (NY) - A guard who handles and creates, attacks under control in pressure situations, Confident while on the court... Great court awareness... Getting better in her perimeter game... Shot selection has evolved...
Bella Stuart - 2020 - 5'10 - Forward - Havoc - (NY) - Tough player inside the painted area, physical plus strong. Can finish around the basket with both hands... inside presents... Good defender...
Dah'naija Barnes - 2018 - 5'4 - Guard - Books & Basketball - (NJ) - True point guard who can create off the dribble, manages the game very well. Plays under control... Pass first guard... Handle... Floor creator...
Jakia Brown - Turner - 2019 - 6'0 - Wing - Team Takeover - (MD) - Perimeter player with some good hands, interior prospect with huge upside... Active on glass... Quick first step... exceptional footwork... finish with contact.... Sees mismatches...
Kaiya Burnett - 2018 - 5'7 - Combo Guard - New Jersey Sparks - (NJ) - Lead guard with handle, reads traps and knows how to attack... Good floor leader... Starting to show a consistent jump shot... Fast... Uptempo... Aggressive... Not afraid of contact...
Danielle Patterson - 6'2 - Forward - New Jersey Sparks Gold - (NY) - Agile in long interior player, fast pace who plays uptempo. Good in transition... Super Athletic... Wingspan... Quick feet... Interior foot speed...
WATCH LIST
Abbey Lawerence 2019 (Combo - Guard)
Eve Pirie 2019 (Wing)
Mariah Perez - 2019 (Post)
Kate Leturgez - 2020 (Wing)
Shani Gerald - 2020 (Combo - Guard)
Laysha Delossantos - 2019 (PG)
Tahirah Howard - 2019 (Wing)
Lexis Weger - 2018 (Post)
Jaylen Holmes - 2018 (Combo - Guard)
