Saturday, April 29, 2017

IMAGE PROFILE: GRACIE SUNDBACK (STATEN ISLAND DIAMONDS)

Name: Gracie Sundback

Team: Staten Island Diamonds


Class: 2023


State: NY


Position: Guard


Height: 5'7


Event: Cardinals Tip Off Classic


Profile: Sundback is a right handed guard, but easily can go left and does go left often. She has good court vision, strong with playmaking ability. Good size right now, handle and control. Leader, hasn't develop a strong jump shot yet.  

Friday, April 21, 2017



CONGRATULATIONS TO THE IEXCEL SOPHOMORE TEAM WHO WAS ASKED TO PLAY IN THE NIKE EYBL BRACKET AT THE BOO WILLIAMS TOURNAMENT IN HAMPTON VIRGINIA APRIL 28th THRU 30thTHE IEXCEL ROSTER IS MADE UP OF THE FOLLOWING TALENTED PLAYER. THEY WILL COMPETE AGAINST SOME OF THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE COUNTRY DURING THAT VIEWING PERIOD GOOD LUCK LADIES.

IEXCEL SOPHOMORE TEAM

ALEXIS  MORAGNE  
GUARD
5-6     
23   
BERKSHIRE SCHOOL
2019               

 
TANIYA HANNER         
FORWARD
6-1
25                 
ROSELLE CATHOLIC HS
2019

MYA BEMBEY                
GUARD
6-0
10                 
WEST ORANGE HS
2019

 

BIANCA GLOVER          
FORWARD
6 -2
42                
NEWARK TECH HS
2019

 
JANAYSHIA BROWN         
GUARD
6-1
 7                 
THE PEDDIE SCHOOL
2020

 
CASSIDY ROBERTS    
GUARD
5-6                    
12               
LONG ISLAND LUTHERAN HS
2019


 
KAYLA MORRIS         
FORWARD
6-2             
15              
SCANLON HS
2020

JADE HILL                  
FORWARD
6-2         
35             
ST JOSEPH HS - CONNECTICUT
2019

DEVYN SCOTT            
GUARD
5-7
 1                
GILL ST BERNARD HS
2020

Monday, April 17, 2017

THE NEW JERSEY CARDINALS TIP OFF CLASSIC SUMMARY RECAP.


The Tip Off Classic had 7 location, Gthing decided to head to the brand new Sportika Event Center in Manalapan, NJ. They had 7 Full Courts, new air conditioning system, game room, waiting area, state of the art facilities. This event was hosted by the Central Jersey Cardinals and there program director Kristen Somogyi who knows a lot about the game of basketball since she is New Jersey's Girls All-Time scoring leader in high school. 


There was a lot of talent in the building this day, one in particular was 19" Jenna Jordan who showed off some good foot work, she is polished in the paint and can give slower big's some down low problems, on the other hand her teammate 21" Izzy Pellecchia will be a player you need to keep your I on this summer and she is playing up. One of good games of the day was New Jersey Belles who faced Books & Basketball. Gthing hasn't seen 18" Ryan Weise play since going to high school, she has develop a lot and has been working on her game. Weise was making things look easy from the outside against a tough BBA team who was battling injuries, 19" Azaina Baines was out, 19" Leah Johnson who we should expect should have a good season got injured, then there was 18" Imani Lewis who has been stepping up her game every AAU season, Lewis size and speed creates problem guarding her on the wing where she is best suited. Both IExcel teams where in the building, there 9th grade team which was playing up did a tremendous job against a well coached Lehigh Valley Fever team. 20" Dayna Tirado is starting to expand her game to the outside more, knocking down consistent 10-12 footer, 22" Skye Owens is always looking gassed up with her great ball handling ability to break defenders down at a young age, whereas there 10th grade team feature some true sure to be highly major D1 kids. Janayshia Brown 20" IExcel 6'2 long frame can get out in go, crazy length and skill to go along with her developing offensive game, Mya Bembey 19" has also stepped her game up shooting a high percentage shot and driving to the basket were she gets fooled most of the time by attacking the rim with her athletic ability. Jasmine Lyles 20" Central Jersey Cardinals had a good showing, major upper body strength helps her absorb the contact while in attack mode, has gotten a lot better putting the ball on the floor in big games, we got a chance to see underrated guard 18" Jessica Beck BBA who shot lights out at the Tip Off she is a steal if your looking for a two. New New Jersey Belle 18" Mya Grimes put in some work on day 2 at the Tip Off Classic, at 6'0 she showed the other forwards and post player how it was to be done, crashing the boards and getting second chance shots is what Grimes lives for. Undersized she is in the post but her heart and determination is what stands out most about her. I was mostly impressed with the youngsters at this event one that stood out was Staten Island Diamonds 22" Grace Sundback who will be definitely talked about in the near future, good size and ball handle should keep Sundback relevant. Crusaders 22" 5'11 Olivia Lawlor should be a high prospect for this class provided that she keeps on working because the sky is the limit for Lawlor. Wing and post player as of right now, depends on the growth spurt in the future to see what position Olivia will play, raw as of right now, but it looks bright. 


  


Tuesday, April 11, 2017

DIARY OF A FEMALE BALLER: BRYNN FARRELL (METUCHEN, NJ) ENTRY #8

BRYNN & KERRI

Hello Basketball World, this is Brynn checking in for week #8.

Monday: Boring day at school today. I have a lot of test this week before we are off for spring break so we mostly just reviewed in classes. After school I was going to go to the boy’s first high school baseball game at home, but then I ran into some of the boys from the basketball team and we decided to play two on two. We played in the gym for about an hour and a half. It was a great workout playing with them and it gave me a chance to play against bigger and more physical players which I need to do more.

Tuesday: I had to go in early today since it is the first day of PARC testing for me. Since I am taking PARCI don’t have any of my morning classes. Tonight was the worst practice that I have had in a long time.  I just was not having a good night and didn’t want to be there. I left totally frustrated and upset. I hope next practice will be better. I have two tests tomorrow, so I just studied when I got home and went to bed.

Wednesday: I went in early again today for my PARC testing, but left after the test was over because I felt horrible. I had the worst stomach ache and needed to go home and lay down. It was a bad day to leave since I had two tests to take, but my teachers said I could make them up tomorrow. I was feeling better after dinner so I went for a long run with my friend around town. Then when I got home my sister and I did our ab workout. 

Thursday: Today was my last day of PARC and I had to take my two makeup tests. I had studied a lot for both, so I think I did really well on them. One of my best friends is having surgery tomorrow to get her tonsils out, so we went over to her house after school just to hang out together for a little while and have dinner. Tonight’s practice was great. We were back into our flow and worked out most of the night with the older girls. We ran a lot of drills and then scrimmaged.
  
Friday: Last day of school and we are on spring break! Luckily my teachers did not give us a lot of homework over break. After school I was going to go to the baseball game but it was rained out so I just went home and started packing for vacation. Practice got moved an hour earlier tonight, so we had to leave for Franklin before dinner. Practice was pretty easy tonight since we have games at the Rose Classic on Sunday. I think the team is starting to come together again and is playing well. I hope we do good on Sunday, I don’t know the teams we are playing yet.
  
Saturday: Today I just hung out all day with my friends. In the afternoon, we all shot around in the backyard for a while and then went bowling after dinner. After bowling, everyone came back to my house to hang out. We ordered food and watched a movie.
     
Sunday: My dad and I headed to Brooklyn early this morning for our games at the Rose Classic. Our first game was good and we won. The whole team contributed and we were making a lot of shots. The second game we won by 1. We didn’t play a great first half and I sat out a lot. We were down by at least 10 points going into the second half. But In the second half we picked it up and played much better. We had played this team in the fall and they were a really good and really tall team. I think we lost the game in the fall so we were happy that we got this win. I am so excited to be going on vacation tomorrow, I can’t wait.



Saturday, April 8, 2017

IMAGE PROFILE: ANTONIA PANAYIDES (SHORESHOTS)

Name: Antonia Panayides

Team: Shoreshots

Class: 2021

State: NJ

Position: Guard

Height: 5'7

Event: Spring Kick Off

Profile: Point guard who can beat you with her skill rather then beat you with a Euro Step, she just go's out in get's the job done. Skilled, Feisty, Scores mentality, Attacks the rim, Knows the game of basketball, Plays hard.
IMAGE PROFILE: KELSEY BESS (PHILLY TRIPLE THREAT) 

Name: Kelsey Bess

Team: Philly Triple Threat

Class: 2023

State: PA

Position: Wing

Height: 5'8

Event: Spring Kick Off

Profile: Huge upside for bess, she has good size for a young age. Kelsey has a great shot selection in seems to not never rush her shot, Good forum, Shoots well, Streaky shooter, Big wing, Size, Can finish around the basket.

Friday, April 7, 2017


IMAGE PROFILE: KHALIS WHITTING (PHILLY TRIPLE THREAT)

Name: Khalis Whitting

Team: Philly Triple Threat

Class: 2022

State: PA

Position: Combo-Guard

Height: 5'5

Event: Spring Kick Off

Profile: Strong combo-guard, who can score at will. Plays with a lot of intensity, likes to attack the rim, Handle, Finishes at basket, Strong upper body, Shoots fairly well for a youngster.
IMAGE PROFILE: TAYLOR GIBSON (MARYLAND FINEST) 

Name: Taylor Gibson

Team: Maryland Finest

Class: 2021

State: MD

Position: Post

Height: 6'2

Event: Spring Kick Off

Profile: Not the first time Gthing seen Taylor before, But this was the first we saw her in Jersey. Gibson is getting better everytime she touches the floor, Smooth with a soft touch. Good hands, Runs floor, Strong, Size and strength, Huge upside, High prospect for 2021.


Thursday, April 6, 2017

IMAGE PROFILE: MIHJAE HAYES (PHILLY TRIPLE THREAT)

Name: Mihjae Hayes

Team: Philly Triple Threat

Class: 2022

State: PA

Position: Combo-Guard

Height: 5'3

Event: Spring Kick Off

Profile: Guard with size and upper body strength, scores in bunches. Handle, Passing ability, Calm, Does well in transition.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

IMAGE PROFILE: CIRE WORLEY (PHILLY TRIPLE THREAT)


Name: Cire Worley

Team: Philly Triple Threat

Class: 2023

State: PA

Position: Combo-Guard

Height: 5'6

Event: Spring Kick Off

Profile: Combo with a little length, Speed had very agile. Slasher type player who knows how to fill the lanes, Creates out in space, Handle, Tall guard, Floats to lane.


IMAGE PROFILE: JUSTINE PISSOTT (SHORESHOTS)

Name: Justine Pissott

Team: Shoreshots

Class: 2022

State: NJ

Position: Small Forward

Height: 5'9

Event: Spring Kick Off

Profile: Small Forward who brings size and speed to the game, young with a high ceiling. Lanky, Defends, Athletic, Leaper, Scores in different ways.



Monday, April 3, 2017

DIARY OF A FEMALE BALLER: BRYNN FARELL (METUCHEN, NJ) ENTRY #7

Brynn, Kerri & Sean


Hello Basketball World, This is Brynn entering my week 7.

Monday: I am still not feeling great after yesterday’s games. My allergies are killing me and both hips and knees are really bruised. All I wanted to do today was go back to bed. Our class schedules are all of this week because some of the grades are taking the PARC exams, so a lot of teachers are not in class and we have substitutes. After school, I just went home, finished up some homework and went to bed.
  

Sunday, April 2, 2017

IMAGE PROFILE: ALLIE MCGINN (SHORESHOTS)

Name: Allie McGinn

Team: Shoreshots

Class: 2021

State: NY

Position: Forward

Height: 5'10

Event: Spring Kick Off

Profile: Ms do it all, A long athletic forward who has superior intangibles when locating the ball. Play maker, Does well playing every position, Skilled, Rebounds, Athlete, High prospect for 2021.


IMAGE PROFILE: KENNEDY FAUNTLEROY (MARYLAND FINEST)

Name: Kennedy Fauntleroy

Team: Maryland Finest

Class: 2022

State: MD

Position: Combo-Guard

Height: 5'8

Event: Spring Kick Off

Profile: Uptempo guard who can just about find anyone in the open court or on a fast break, Great court vision, Good court awareness, Athletic, Poise, Size, Skilled. 





IMAGE PROFILE: HANNAH-GRACE HIDALGO (PHILLY TRIPLE THREAT)

Name: Hannah - Grace Hidalgo

Team: Philly Triple Threat

Class: 2023

State: NJ

Position: Guard

Height: 4'11

Event: Spring Kick Off

Profile: Point guard who can switch to the 2 guard, but she is more effective at the point. Distributes and dishes the ball well, Aggressive on the offensive end, Quick feet, Handle, Calm, Small, Fast hands.