Diary Of A Female Baller: Jordan Nixon (Harlem, NY) Entry #2

JORDAN NIXON

What's Up Basketball World,

This is Jordan Nixon signing back In for my 2nd week of a "Diary Of A Female Baller"

On Monday; Since I'm attending a Catholic School (The Mary Louis Academy) Halloween is no longer a standard school day, so I spent the day at home. I'd been working out a lot, so I decided to rest my body and enjoy the day. If I had a gym to go to, believe me, I would've been there, but the rest days are critical to staying fresh and enjoying every minutes you spend getting better. Most of the day was spent watching Netflix, talking to friends via face time and text; I spent the rest of the day playing with my dog. In the evening I ran the steps of my building, conditioning workout I do once or twice a week, especially since it's getting colder. Before I did stair work, I begged my concerned mother to let me out of the house for about 10 - 15 minutes so I could work on my ball handling. Luckily my mother realizes how important improvement is to me. I finish the night with exercises to strengthen my hip adductors, after which, I stretched my abductors.

Diary Of A Female Baller: Jordan Nixon (Harlem, NY) Entry #1

Jordan Nixon

What's up Basketball World,

My name is Jordan Nixon, and I would like to welcome you to my first week of a "Diary Of A Female Baller", I would like to thank Gthing Basketball for this great opportunity and allowing me to display what go's on weekly in my life and what it takes to become a perfect athlete and student.

This Week Coming Gthing Basketball Will Go Inside With 2018 Jordan Nixon For A Diary Of A Female Baller!

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

MIDDLE VILLAGE QUEENS, NY - This Event Is Regard As One Of Top Showcase On The East Coast, It's was Hosted By NYG HOOPS Joe Fenelon Of BLUE STARS MEDIA. Right Now Joe Is Known as The King Of New York When It Comes To Girl's Basketball, He Gives You All The Info In Most Of The Tri-State. This Was His Third Year In Throwing This Event In Boy Was It Loaded, Despite Some Of The Major Colleges That Were Boycotting. Not This One In particular But All Across The Country For Those Who Were Having A Event, But That Didn't Stop Them From Coming To Watch Some Of Top Upper And Underclassmen At One Of The Top High School Programs In The Country Which Was Christ The King HS, New York The Home Of WNBA Stars Tina Charles and Chamique Holdsclaw Where both Of There Jersey's And Hardware Was On Display In The Trophy Case.

Taliyah Medina - 6'0 - 2020 - Combo-Guard - Bethlehem Catholic HS, PA - Lead guard who brings some real size to the game, Plays both size of the ball... Triple - Threat producer, Mid-Range gamer... Confident... Attack mode... Score's mentality... Knows how to play off the ball... Great size... Hustles on every play... Defends... High Prospect for 2020 class...


Indya Akbar - 6'2 - 2017 - Post - Spartanburg HS, SC - Inside interior threat, with good size. Very mobile can run on the break... College frame... Rebound the ball well... Can score on the block... Needs to add more moves for her arsenal...


Eve Crawford - 5'9 - 2018 - Combo Guard - Notre Dame HS, NJ - Gets better everytime she touches the court. High basketball IQ... Knocks down big shots... Mid-range gamer.... Scores in spurts... Handle... Attacks the basket...


Nkemamaka Nwabudu - 6'0 - 2018 - Forward - Elmont Memorial HS, NY - Explosive athletic inside and out prospect... Active around the rim... Super Mobility... Of the chart potential... Super strong... Mid-range gamer... Consistent play making...Shooting forum high to the arc... Scores in different ways...


Kateri Poole - 5'8 - 2020 - Combo-Guard - Monsignor Scanlan HS, NY - Confident lead guard who executes in the half-court game, combo skills, duo threat. Delivers and manufacture in transition... Creates and produce... See and runs floor well... Exceptional passer... Court vision...


Nyah Garrison - 5'10 - 2018 - Combo-Guard - Archbishop Prendergast Catholic HS, PA - Bang Bang Shooter who must get her touches to stay hot in a game. Long range gamer... Moves well without the ball... Raise up to shoot over defenders... Size.... Needs to improve a little more speed for next level... Great stroke...


Nicole Johnson - 5'8 - 2018 - Combo-Guard - East Brunswick  HS, NJ - Shifty combo-guard with cat like speed, Attacks off the dribble... Mid-range gamer... Great in transition and in the open floor... Handle... Quick hands and feet... Dimes at times... Finishes in traffic... 

Lauren Hansen - 5'7 - 2019 - Guard - Ward Melville HS, NY - Confident floor leader with handle, Active in passing lane and on break... Scores mentality... Mid-range game producer... Swag in game... Great in transition.... Crafty with ball...


Celeste Taylor - 6'0 - 2019 - Wing - Long Island Lutheran, HS, NY - Versatile Wing with guard like tendencies, Superior athletic ability... Attacks in transition... High leaper... Finishes in traffic... On ball defender... High motor... Quick first step... Very active on both sides... Elite wing for class (2019).


MacKayla Scarlett - 5'7 - 2020 - Guard - St. Francis Preparatory HS, NY - Lead guard with some good skills and quality... Strong vs Contact... Passes well in transition... Penetrates... Attack mode is consistent... Floor general... Not yet, but will be elite in her class (2020)...


Sajada Bonner - 6'0 - 2019 - Forward - St. Johns Vianney HS, NJ - Crazy athlete with incredible hops, Lanky with long arms... Good defender... Rebounds... Can play different position... Need to see some mid-range game...


Kailah Hall - 5'7 - 2017 - Guard - Cambridge Rindge & Latin HS, MA - Strong off-guard who likes to punishes her opponent, Finds ways to get to the rack... Body control... Does well verses contact... Physical...


Brittany Garner - 6'4 - 2018 - Post - Camden Catholic HS, NJ - Strong, back to basket performer, Face-up player with call on... Excellent foot work... Great Lateral movement... Just coming back from ACL injury... Post presences... A slew of offensive moves... High IQ... Alter shots when in the lane... Passes well 4 big...



Jade Hill - 6'4 - 2019 - Post - Summit Academy HS, NY - Interior post prospect, College frame... Great size... Goods hands... Runs floor well... Face-up player... Polished... Patience...

Jonsie Ledbetter - 5'4 - 2017 - Rancocas Valley HS, NJ - Speedy floor leader; Uptempo... Crafty with ball... Mid-Range gamer... Handle... Penetrate and dish... First step is quick... Can Knock down the three... Lighting quick...



Emily LaPointe - 5'9 - 2019 - Staten Island Academy HS, NY - Big off-guard who can create and who bring size to the back-court, Quick leaper... Mid-Range Gamer... Long arms... Athletic... Finish against contact...



Teisha Hyman - 5'11 - 2019 - Woodlands HS, NY - Superior athletic combo-guard with explosive offensive game, Mid-Range game threat... Smooth in transition... Creates... Attacks off dribble... Length... Defends... Elevates on jump shot... Finishes at basket... Underrated.... Floater in lane... Should be elite for her class (2019)




Diamond Miller - 6'0 - 2019 - Franklin HS, NJ - Athletic off-guard who exploits mismatches and finishes around rim... Superior length... Defends in pressure... Mismatch producer... Active in passing lane... Wingspan in back court... Stock rising...  



Meg Hair - 5'10 - 2018 - Combo-Guard - Jamesville Dewitt HS, NY - Smooth Combo with a shooters touch, knows how to get open to get off a good shot... Handle... Elevates on shot... Floater in lane... Splits defenders...

Daja Wentz - 5'6 - 2019 - Guard - Monsignor Scanlan HS, NY - Lead-guard with a scores mentality... Cuts defenders in half... Swag in game... Mid-Range gamer... Handle... Uptempo and shifty... Streaky scorer... Tough to contain... Confident... Keeps defenders on wheel...

NEPTUNE, NJ - Just Us Girls Tournament Was Held By Team Member Of The Shoreshots Tracey Sabino As A Reminder Of How Bad And Deadly Cancer Could Be To Are Self's Or A Close Relative, I'm Sure We All Have Knew Of A Person with This Disease, So Thanks To The Shoreshots For The Awareness. Not To Many Teams Participate In This Event This Year, But That Didn't Mean There wasn't A Bunch Of Talent In the Building.

Sophia Sabino - Point Guard - 2021 - Shoreshots - Combo Guard with a lot of confidence, gets out on the break and pushes. Plays both sides of ball... Defends... On ball defender... Swag... Handle.. Pass and dish...


Kelsey Ramson - Guard - 2020 - NJ Panthers - Physical type guard who loves to attack the basket, very strong when in attack mode. Aggressive... Skilled... Physical.... Good size... Gets to the rack with ease because of strength... Needs to develop a mid-range...


Paige Slavin - 2020 - Point Guard - Shoreshots - Very underrated guard who keeps on getting better, if it where not for a loaded GTHING ALL-STAR CLASSIC, we would have definitely squeeze her in. Lead guard... Handle... Skilled... Thread the defense... Penetrates... Passes well... Uptempo...


Toni Panayides - 2021 - Guard - Shoreshots - High motor kid with a lot of room to grow, plays the game well has a good knowledge of the game. Smart... Hustles... High motor... Mid-range game... 


Sarah Karpell - 2019 - Combo Guard - Jersey Shore Elite - One of the best shooters in her class hands down, can play the one or two position with a lot of confidence. Good shot selection... Streaky... Great forum... Handle the ball with care... Shooter... Gets others involved... Shooters mentality... Spreads floor...

Kelsey Stites - 2018 - Guard - NJ Panthers - Lead guard, who has good court vision and See's the floor very well especially when leading the break. Good leadership... Court vision... Athletic... Runs floor... High IQ... Great passer...

Tori Hyduke - 2018 - Guard - Jersey Shore Elite - Playing on a high level right now, has the ability to make a major impact at the next level. Creates off the dribble... Quick first step... Pushes tempo... Scoring guard with a knock out punch... Breaks down defender... Delivers and handles in transition...

Justine Pissott - 2022 - Point Guard - Shoreshots - Confident while on the court... Among the elite for 2022... Play under control... Poise... Mid-range... 

Destiny Adams - 2021 - Wing - Shoreshots - Ultra interior post prospect player that has versatility, Shot blocking ability... Quick first step... Aggressive... Rebounds well... Cleans glass... Unpolished... Super mobility... Offensive game... Crazy potential... 



Rahmena Henderson - 2019 - Combo Guard - Jersey Shore Elite - Lead guard with a combo game, active in passing lanes... Make's plays... Handle and distributes...


Allie McGinn - 2021 - Guard - Shoreshots - Versatile, big guard with combo guard mentality. Mid-range gamer... Athletic... Long... Lanky... Attack mode... Mismatch nightmare... 

Gthing 3rd Annual All Star Game Highlights

3rd Annual Gthing All Star Classic Review

EWING, NJ - This was the 3rd Annual Gthing All Star Classic which consist of 24 girls we have seen or have followed across the country for the past few years, some have been as early as this year. Are event has had some of the top players in country to play in this event before, big names such as Faith Masonius and Honesty Scott - Grayson who played on the USA 16 Under Olympic Team, this year we searched out a few big's to play in this uptempo All Star Game. Besides the heat outside which was a record high of 110 degrees we also had some heat inside between the two teams under a air condition roof.

Kylee Watson - 2020 - 6'3 - Forward - Mainland HS (NJ) -  Linwood, (NJ) - MVP, High ceiling prospect for her age in class, can play face up with her back towards basket. Interior presents on both sides... Superior foot work and speed... Athletic...Time to develop Mid-Range game... Rebounds well... Recognize double teams... Mobile... Runs floor... Stock rising... High prospect for 2020...


Kemari Reynolds - 2020 - 5'7 - Guard - Manchester HS (NJ) -  Lakehurst, (NJ) - Lead guard who likes to control the pace of the game. Controls the game... Lead Guard... Handles the ball well... Can score...True point... High IQ... Needs to show jump shot game...


Leiya Stuart - 2020 - 5'10 - Wing - Westtown HS (PA) -  East Stroudsburg, (PA) - Likes to play along the wing area, can go from anywhere on the floor. Sportsmanship Award Winner... Mid-Range Gamer... Spot up shooter... Consistency... Good Forum... Great shot selection...


Brynn Farrell - 2020 - 6'1 - Forward - Metuchen HS (NJ) - Edison, (NJ) - Very Versatile Forward, who loves to play out in the open court. Versatile... Hustles... Rebounds... Active on glass... Mismatch for smaller forward because of her size and speed and ability to put but the ball on the floor...


Shania (Tink) Davis - 2020 - 5'6 - Combo Guard - St. Elizabeth HS (DE) - Wilmington, (DE) - Small in crafty point guard with a huge heart and the willingness to play. Creates... Quick first step... Crafty... Excellent handle with the rock... Always in attack mode... Small with good upper body size... Tough... Needs that Jumper...

Jasmine Lyles - 2020 - 5'11 - Forward - Rutgers Prep HS (NJ) - Somerset, NJ - Very versatile forward, that is starting to show she has few tricks and her bag. Versatile... Strong... Rebounds... Active on boards... Skilled... Scores in bunches... Finishes against contact... Strong build...


Heaven Figueroa - 2020 - 5'8 - Combo Guard - Lawrenceville Prep HS (NJ) - Brooklyn, NY - Excellent combo - guard who can beat you with either hand, and that's doing it on both sides of the ball. Definite gamer... Creates of the dribble... Handle with grace... Uptempo style... Mid-Range Gamer... Great floor leader... Attacks basket... Draws contact... Score's mentality...


Kayla Johnson - 2020 - 6'2 - Forward - Victory HS (NY) - Brooklyn, NY - Faceup stretch 4 type style, Physical of the dribble... Finishes against contact... Superb foot work... Execute in half court game...Breaks defender down on wing...


Olivia Mullins - 2020 - 5'9 - Guard - Rutgers Prep HS (NJ) - Somerset, NJ - Lead guard with combo skills, High IQ for the game... Game manager with court awareness... Handle and drives... Skilled... Penetrate and dish... Fundamentals.... 



Erica Porter - 2020 - 6'4 - Post - Notre Dame HS (NJ) - Plainsboro, NJ - Off the chart potential; Good hands... Long wingspan... Interior presence... Hogs lane... Shoot blocker... Scores around the basket... alter shots... Soft touch... High prospect for (2020).


Emma Boslet - 2020 - 6'0 - Wing - Edison HS (NJ) - Edison, NJ - All around good player; can play multiple position... Athletic... Great out in transition... Runs floor well... Creates... Big wing with guard like skills...



Rachel Kuhl - 2020 - 5'7 - Combo Guard - Old Bridge HS (NJ) - Old Bridge, NJ - Lead guard / combo guard all in one; Uptempo game... Mid-Range Game... Smooth... Court vision... Handle and penetrates... Crafty... Good Passer... Finds teammate out on break...

3rd Annual GTHING BASKETBALL ALL STAR CLASSIC ROSTERS ARE NOW SET!

The 3rd Annual GTHING ALL STAR CLASSIC is scheduled for August 13th

in Ewing, NJ and the roster is listed below. We would like to congratulate all

the players selected, remember please make sure your on time for the event.

Saturday August 13th

(Incarnation St. James 1555 Pennington Road. Ewing, NJ 06618)

12:00 PM Girls Regional Classic

1:30 PM Boys Regional Classic Game

South Team

Kylee Watson (Linwood, NJ)

Heaven Figueroa (Brooklyn, NY)

Olivia Mullins (Somerset, NJ)

Jariah Patterson (Bloomfield, NJ)

Kayla Richardson (Middletown, NJ)

Brynn Farrell (Metuchen, NJ)

Anna Morris (Mahwah, NJ)

Rachel Kuhl (Old Bridge, NJ)

Emma Boslet (Edison, NJ)

Kemari Reynolds (Lakehurst, NJ)

Raquel Longobardi (Staten Island, NY)

Camryn Foltz (Colts Neck, NJ)

North Team

Erica Porter (Plainsboro, NJ)

Kateri Poole (Bronx, NY) **** N/S

Leiya Stuart (East Stroudsburg, PA)

Kayla Johnson (Brooklyn, NY)

Molly Lynch (Sea Girt, NJ)

Kaylah Barnes (Dover, DE)

Jasmine Lyles (Somerset, NJ)

Ciani Howard (Atlantic City)

Shani Gerald (Paterson, NJ)

Shania Davis (Wilmington, DE)

Bella Stuart (Clifton Park, NY)

Kate Anderson (Coatesville, PA)

KAYLA JOHNSON GETS INVITE TO 3RD ANNUAL GTHING ALL STAR CLASSIC!

KAYLA JOHNSON 2020

Johnson (aka) the big fundamental had a great aau showing this year, she was very skilled and well taught coming into the 2016 summer. Kayla definitely was underrated for the class of 2020 forwards across the country, but her skilled set and other intangible has earned her a spot to play in the 3rd Annual GTHING BASKETBALL ALL STAR CLASSIC.

Gthing Basketball would like to congratulate Kayla on her selection in wish her well as she heads to high school this fall. Watch and listen as we bring you more top players that will play in the 3rd Annual Gthing ALL STAR CLASSIC.

KATHLEEN ANDERSON GETS INVITE TO 3RD ANNUAL GTHING BASKETBALL ALL STAR CLASSIC!

KATHLEEN ANDERSON 2020

We been covering Kathleen for quite sometime now, when she first came on the seen Anderson was just a B ball player, now she is a three sports star. Playing on a well known Rebels team this year, Gthing didn't get a chance to view her games but her past play has earned her a spot to play in the 3rd Annual GTHING BASKETBALL ALL STAR CLASSIC.

Gthing Basketball would like to congratulate Kathleen on her selection in wish her well as she heads to high school this fall. Watch and listen as we bring you more top players that will play in the 3rd Annual Gthing ALL STAR CLASSIC.

LEIYA STUART GETS INVITE TO 3RD ANNUAL GTHING ALL STAR CLASSIC!

LEIYA STUART 2020

Leiya Stuart started out this season with the New York Gaucho when we first notice her good game play, she was sharp and consisent. Then the next time we saw her, Stuart was rocking a New Jersey Sparks outfit put in the course of all that Leiya game play never change. Her play earned her a spot to play in the 3rd Annual GTHING BASKETBALL ALL STAR CLASSIC.

Gthing Basketball would like to congratulate Leiya on her selection and wish her well as she heads to high school this fall. Watch and listen as we bring you more top players that will play in the the 3rd Annual Gthing ALL STAR CLASSIC.

OLIVIA MULLINS GETS INVITE TO GTHING ALL STAR CLASSIC!

OLIVIA MULLINS 2020

Another young New Heights / Central Jersey Cardinals young gunner who has been in the Cardinals feeder system for a while to get ready for the big stage when she gets to Rutgers Prep (NJ). Mullins is one of the most fundamentally sound younger players we seen in a while. Her play earned her a spot to play in the 3rd Annual GTHING BASKETBALL ALL STAR CLASSIC.

Gthing Basketball would like to congratulate Olivia on her selection and wish her well as she heads to high school this fall. Watch and listen as we bring you more top players that will play in the 3rd Annual Gthing ALL STAR CLASSIC.

HEAVEN FIGUEROA GETS INVITE TO GTHING ALL STAR CLASSIC!

HEAVEN FIGUEROA 2020

All ready making a name for herself, from New York to New Jersey. Heaven has been selected  because of her outstanding true guard play in some big games this AAU season, already nominated to play in the Rites Of Passages Showcase in August makes a busy schedule for Figueroa. Her play has earned her a spot to play in the 3rd Annual GTHING BASKETBALL ALL STAR CLASSIC.

Gthing Basketball would like to congratulate Heaven on her selection and wish her well as she heads to high school this fall. Watch and listen as we bring you more top players that will play in the 3rd Annual Gthing ALL STAR CLASSIC.

SIANI HOWARD GETS INVITE TO 3RD ANNUAL GTHING ALL STAR CLASSIC!

SIANI HOWARD 2020

Playing on a team that doesn't get a lot of exposure, Howard still has a bright spot and some potential to rock out with some of the top 2020 players there were invited to attend. Her play earned her a spot to the 3rd Annual GTHING BASKETBALL ALL STAR CLASSIC.

Gthing Basketball would like to congratulate Siani on her selection and wish her well as she heads to high school this fall. Watch and list as we bring you more top player that will play in the 3rd Annual Gthing ALL STAR CLASSIC.

ERICA PORTER IS READY TO MAKE SOME NOISE AT THE 3RD ANNUAL GTHING BASKETBALL ALL STAR CLASSIC!

ERICA PORTER 2020

Playing under the radar most of the season Ms Porter will now get a chance to show why she is one of the most talk about names that will be heading into the Colonial Conference which plays under the South Jersey Non-Public A umbrella. She plays on a already good size ShoreShot team, but with her standing at 6'3 and two in some change in weight in a 14 inch shoe and still growing, this is one of the reasons why she was selected to play in the 3rd Annual Gthing Basketball ALL STAR CLASSIC.

Gthing Basketball would like to wish her well as she enter high school to play on the next level, congratulation Erica on your selection to play in the 3rd Annual Gthing Basketball ALL STAR CLASSIC August 13, 12pm Incarnation St. James School 1555 Pennington Road Ewing, NJ.

KYLEE "KY" WATSON IS SELECTED TO PLAY IN THE 3RD ANNUAL GTHING BASKETBALL ALL STAR CLASSIC

KYLEE WATSON 2020

Breaking out on the seen this year was 6'3 Watson who plays for the Toms River Starz, KY is regard as one of the top forwards in the country. Traveling to the Mid West and to the North East has definitely put this South Jersey prodigy on the map, it earned her a roster spot in the Rose Classic ALL STAR Game in which she held her own being the only 8th grader playing on the floor with some monstrous talent. Kylee will try in finish out her 8th grade career at the 3rd Annual GTHING BASKETBALL CLASSIC.

Gthing Basketball would like to congratulate Kylee for her selection and wish her the best of luck as she gets ready for her high school career. Watch in listen as we bring you more players that have been selected to play in the 3rd Annual Gthing Basketball Classic August 13, 12pm Incarnation St. James School 1555 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ. 

GTHING BASKETBALL 3RD ANNUAL
ALL STAR CLASSIC AUGUST 13, 2016
EWING, NEW JERSEY 12PM.

Poole Is Ready To Put The Moves On The GTHING CLASSIC!

KATERI POOLE 2020

One of the hottest names in the game of basketball across the country is Kateri Poole. The crafty combo guard has been seen on You Tube doing amazing things with a basketball, from making people fall to handling the rock on a hoverboard. Poole and her New Heights team has been making noise all season on both sides of the coast in that has earned her a spot in the 3rd Annual GTHING ALL STAR CLASSIC.

Gthing Basketball would like to congratulate Kateri Poole on her selection and on her future at the high school level. Watch in listen as we bring you more top player that will be participating in the 3rd Annual GTHING BASKETBALL ALL STAR CLASSIC.

CONGRATULATION TO ATLANTIC INSITITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NJ, 2016 POINT GUARD YASMEEN NELSON ON HER SIGNING WITH STEVENSON UNIVERSITY IN MARYLAND.

          

  

IMAGE PROFILE: DAMARIS RODRIGUEZ

Name: Damaris Rodriguez

Team: Jersey Shore Elite

Position: Combo Guard

Height: 5'6

Class: 2020

State: NJ

Profile: Crafty combo-guard who likes to play at a fast pace, plays very well when the ball is in her hands. Creative with the ball... Handle... Good in the open floor... Mid-Range gamer... True point guard... Pass first mentality... Attacks the basket... 

IMAGE PROFILE OF LAURYN REPOLLET

NAME: LAURYN REPOLLET

TEAM: CENTRAL JERSEY CARDINALS

HEIGHT: 5'8

POSITION: WING

STATE: NJ

CLASS: 2020

PROFILE: WING PLAYER WHO HAS THE POTENTIAL, BUT NEEDS A LOT MORE CONFIDENCE IN HER GAME. MID-RANGE GAMER... LONG ARMS... FAST... DEFENDS... 

DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD - Had a chance to experience some nice weather this past weekend down in MARYLAND at the MEMORIAL DAY TAKEOVER, which was held by one of the top shelf programs on the EYBL circuit TEAM TAKEOVER. The tournament wasn't like there usual ones they normally have during early summer, this thing consistent of some good girls basketball teams along with some high power boy's team from across the country. See TAKEOVER  basketball straddles both sides of the fence when it comes to B Ball in that's what makes them one the top program in the countries.

Raven Farley - Clark - 2017 - 6'4 - Post - New Jersey Sparks Gold (NJ) - Superior post player with stretch 4 ability, can play face-up or with her back towards the basket. Interior game on both sides of the ball... Great passer for size along with good hands... Rebounds... Body's ready for the next level... Mid-Range gamer... Stock is rising... Developing a more consistent game from around the perimeter... Shoots well... Athletic... Great foot work... Very mobile... Strong...


Madison Scott - 2020 - 6'0 - Wing - Team Takeover - (MD) - Great defender who plays with a lot of energy, constant impact when always entering a game. Good intangibles... Brings energy to the game... Good defender... Finishes around basket and contact... Athletic... Good athleticism... Bunny's...


Jonae Cox - 2017 - 5'10 - Combo Guard - Boo Williams Gold - (VA) - Tall lanky combo - guard who has no problem getting to the rack because of her length and speed. Plays under control... Uptempo player... Good in transition game... Quick first which allows her to blow by her defender... Athletic... Slasher... Finish at rim... Defends well... Plays both sides of ball...


Azanna Baine - 2019 - 6'0 - Small Forward - Books & Basketballs - (NJ) - Strong, agile player with a good skill set who can create on her own. Active on glass... Little handle... Finishes plays against contact... Energy... Athletic... Potential... Hustler...


Beyshana Clark - 2019 - 5'10 - Small Forward - Philly Freedom Stars - (PA) - Physical, has exceptional foot work down in the painted area. Recognizes mismatch... Patient on the block... Rebounds well... Strong... Not very tall, for someone that's has as much success in box as her...


Emily Rosado - 2017 - 5'6 - Guard - New Jersey Sparks Red - (NJ) - Lead guard, who like to control the pace of the game. Very poise... Control after contact... Distributes the ball well... Good out in transition...


Bianca Pendleton - 2021 - 5'11 - Forward - Team Takeover - (MD) - Physical growing big with a huge upside, displayed some fabulous footwork at the Memorial Day Takeover. Excellent feet... Good lateral movement... Post moves... Finishes in Paint... Drop Step arsenal... Strong... Only a 7th grader...

Imani Lewis - El - 2018 - 6'2 - Forward - Books & Basketballs - (NJ) - Versatile, forward who can play multiple positions on the floor. Can play high and low... Ball handle... Low post presents... Delivers on the wing... Disruptive in the paint at times... Mid-Range gamer... Good size 3&4... Good footwork... Strength and Size... Defends... Can finish when in attack mode... Rebounds on O & D...


Katie Klimkiewicz - 2018 - 6'0 - Wing - Team Takeover - (MD) - Long athletic wing, who uses her height extremely well against smaller defenders in crucial situations. Definite Mid-Range gamer... Streaky shooter... Can drain the money ball periodically... Good passer... Agile... Long arms... Jump shooter...


Sabria Lytes - 2017 - 6'3 - Post - Philly Freedom Stars - (PA) - Back to basket performer, ultra athletic. Calls for ball... Shot blocker with good movement... Great hands... College frame ready... Mobile... Cleans up on the glass... Interior presents...


Taylor Gibson - 2021 - 6'2 - Post - Team Takeover - (MD) - Shot blocker with superb mobility in a fast pace game. Very active in the paint... Good skill set... Emerging prospects for 2021 class... Draws contact in finishes at the line... Long arms... Rebounds well... Interior game starting to develop... Aggressive... Good frame now for 2021... Potential off the meter...


Taliyah Rahman - 2019 - 5'2 - Combo Guard - Philly Freedom Stars - (PA) - Lead guard who has a very good understanding of how to control a game. Handle and creates in uptempo game... Sensational passer, knows how to find the gaps... Knocks down the 8 and 10 footers...


Randi Baldwin - 2020 - 6'0  - Forward - Team Takeover - (MD) - Strong, physical defender who also cleans up on the glass. A fierce defender... Competes... Agile... Size and a little strength... Athletic...


Nhyla Hill - 2017 - 6'1 - Forward - New Jersey Sparks Red (NJ) - Agile forward with good size, can faceup at the basket... Soft touch in paint... Aggressive... Plays on both ends... Hard worker... Rebounds well... Garbage points around basket... Finishes... Strong...


Erica Martinsen - 2018 - 5'10 - Combo Guard - New Jersey Sparks Gold (NJ) - Explosive combo - guard with a lot of confidence... Effective off the dribble... Plays at a high level... Scorers mentality... Long-Range and Mid-Range gamer... Streaky shooter.... Can create own shot...

Tierah Bush - 2017 - 5'8 - Guard - Philly Freedom Stars - (PA) - Smooth floor leader, with a consistent offensive game. Quick first step... Athletic... Plays above rim... Good athleticism... Mid-Range gamer... Defends well... Cuts in splits defender going to the basket... Creates... Ball handler... Bunnies...


Hope Evans - 2020 - 5'2 - Point Guard - Team Takeover - (MD) - Tough competitive floor leader with handle, scrappy and competes. Delivers in the passing lane... Small frame but good size... Interior passer...


Deja King - 2017 - 5'8 - Combo Guard - Books & Basketballs - (NJ) - Combo guard who like to lead the offense, Can create on 1 on 1 situation... Controls the pace... Patient... Fast.... Strong body guard... Threads the needle... Attack mode... Uptempo... Transition player...


Tori Harris - 2017 - 6'1 - Wing - New Jersey Sparks Gold - (NJ) - Superior athletic perimeter producer, exploits the mismatch in big. Attacks rim off the dribble... Versatile performer... Finds the open spots... Gets to and finishes at basket... Rebounds well... Lanky... Inside Outside gamer... Ball handler...


Aliyah Stephens - 2017 - 5'8 - Combo Guard - Philly Freedom Stars - (PA) - High IQ lead guard with a scorers mentality, plays both sides of the ball. Can create off the dribble... Defends well... Not that fast but gets by because of her ball handling...


Jalynn Holmes - 2017 - 5'9 - Combo Guard - Team Takeover - (MD) -  Explosive athletic combo - guard, with a first quick step. Gets out in attack... Converts and defends... Active in lane... Finishes on break...


Ayanna Mazyck - 2017 - 5'9 - Combo Guard - Philly Freedom Stars - (PA) - Strong physical combo - guard who delivers in traffic. Mid-Range gamer... Big body, loves to punish her opponents... Aggressive... Handle with care... Strength... Finishes against contact...



Krislin Anjukese - 2021 - 5'9 - Combo Guard - Team Takeover - (MD) - Primarily a wing player but is versatile enough to create on her own. High percentage shooter... Streaky... Long range gamer... 10 to 12 footers are always money...


Myasia Jackson - 2019 - 5'10 - Guard - Philly Freedom Stars - (PA) - Athletic off-guard who brings size and strength to the back court. Finishes at the rim with body control... Delivers in transition... High IQ... Mid-Range gamer... High arc on shot... Facilitate while in transition... Good forum...

NEPTUNE, NJ - This was the 2016  Summer Showdown at Hoop Group Headquaters this weekend May 14 Thur 15, Gthing was only able to attend one day of the event, but their was enough talent in just that one building alone that I actually was impressed of how the out come was by the end of the night, there where a total of 116 teams that participated in the Showdown in by the looks of things every player in coach was happy about the bump they got in NJ with some of Jersey's top programs that attend this event.

WHO WE SAW IN NEW JERSEY ?

Faith Masonius - 2019 - 6'0 - Forward - NJ Belles - (NJ) - Physical, athletic prospect with huge upside, Agile... Plays with high-motor... Finishes against contact... Strong.... Delivers in transition... Defends... Mid-Range game... Soft touch... Ability to defend in post.... Footwork... Competes on glass... Ball handle... Elite prospect (2019)

Camille Gray - 2018 - 5'9 - Combo Guard - Team Miller - (NJ) - Combo-Guard with good ability to stretch the floor, Scorers mentality... Streaky shooter... High Arc... Consistent mid-range game... Perimeter attacker...

Ionyonia Alves - 2019 - 6'0 - Forward - DM Panthers - (NJ) - Strong with good footwork, Can finish around basket...Competes on board... Confident... Aggressive... Mean streak...

Gabby Davis - 2017 - 6'2 - Forward - Jersey Shore Elite Gold - (NJ) - Consistent post interior player, Active on glass... Strong... Physical... Quick in painted area... Interior presents... Face up game... Rebounds... Finishes against contact... Big body.... 

Camryn Foltz - 2020 - 5'9 - Combo-Guard - Shoreshots - (NJ) - Confident combo-guard with some firepower, Lead guard... Attack... Quick first off the bounce... Pushes in transition... Mid-Range gamer... Long and agile... Ball handler.... Swag...


Cara McCormack - 2020 - 5'5 - Guard - New York Lighting - (NY) -  Lead guard who plays under control, has real good hands which allows her to get a bunch of steals. Good hands... Can score... Attacks... Likes to penetrate in the open court... Crafty...


Stella Clark - 2017 - 5'4 - Combo-Guard - NJ Belles - (NJ) - Lighting-quick, competes on both ends of the floor. Uptempo gamer... Decision maker... Mid-Range gamer... Can shoot three... Handle... Deliver the goods... Impact player... Transition player... Cat speed... Defends...

Tori Hyduke - 2018 - 5'6 - Combo-Guard - Jersey Shore Elite Gold - (NJ) - Dynamic combo-guard with a scorers mentality, scores in bunches. Great of the dribble... Superb ball handler... Can create own shot... Penetrates and dishes... Playmaker... Explosive of the dribble... 1 on 1 creator... Attack mode...

Lola Mullaney - 2019 - 5'10 - Wing - Toms River Starz - (NJ) - Athletic and versatile perimeter big wing how can also play guard. Scorers mentality... 3 point shooter... Spot up shooter... Rebounds... Long arms... Good skill set... Consistent mid-range gamer...  

Maddie Doring - 2018 - 5'10 - Forward - New Jersey Belles - (NJ) - Strong, physical perimeter player, who also has a interior presents. Versatile, Great footwork... Rebounds... Good hands... Tough... Competitive... Defends in pressure... Interior gamer... Mobile... Mid-Range gamer...


Elizabeth Strambi - 2018 - 5'8 - Combo - Guard New Jersey Panthers - (NJ) - Floor leader combo-guard, Distributes and penetrates... Quickness... Uptempo player... Spot up shooter... Scorers mentality... Plays with attitude... Handle and delivers... Mid-Range gamer.... 3 point shooter... Arc on shot...


Gabby Heimbauer 2020 - 6'2 - Forward - New York Lighting - (NY) - Interior post present prospect with very good hands, Finishes in contact... Lateral movement... College frame ready... Rebounds... Not to mobile...



Courtney Dobrzynski - 2017 - 5'11 - Forward - Jersey Shore Elite Gold - (NJ) - 3 or 4 prospect with some emerging offensive skills, active on the floor. Descent motor... Physical... Strong... Active on glass... Toughness...


Kylee Watson - 2020 - 6'3 - Forward - Toms River Starz - (NJ) - Super athletic insider with consistent play close to the basket. Fantastic finisher in traffic... Crazy athletic... Jumping ability... Mobile with a lot of versatility... Long.... Wingspan... Quickness...  Runs floor well...  Has the capability of being a big guard... Ball handle.... 2020 High prospect...

Diamond Miller - 2019 - 6'2 - Combo - Guard - Team Miller - (NJ) - Smooth combo-guard who likes to attack in create 1 on 1 situation, athletic and knows how to find the rim on a regular basis. Long... 1 on 1 creator... Handle... Delivers in transition.... Lanky... Mid-Range gamer... Wingspan... 

Brielle Bisogno - 2019 - 5'7 - Guard - Toms River Starz - (NJ) - Lead guard who has a very good understanding of the game. Aggressive style of play... Strong... Game manager... Confident on offense... Runs offense...

Katie Foos - 2017 - 6'0 - Forward - Jersey Shore Elite - (NJ) - Perimeter play with a nice touch in the mid-range game, starting to show some interior skills. Emerging interior game... Mid-Range gamer... Consistent 12 footer... Strong presents... Good forum...


Kayla Richardson - 2020 - 5'10 - Combo - Guard - Shoreshots - (NJ) - Agile combo-guard with good size and strength, not fast but her height and handle allows for some mismatches. Plays under control... Passer... Uses both hands... Strong... Finishes against contact... Mindful shot selection... 


Lela Correa - 2019 - 6'0 - Wing - New Jersey Cardinals - (NJ) - Super athletic wing, who loves to finish her play in traffic. Drives and draws contact... Finishes against contact... Handle and deliver contacts... Agile and versatile... Starting to develop a consistent mid-range game...


Hannah Scanlan - 2017 - 6'2 - Forward - Jersey Shore Elite Gold - (NJ) - Starting to emerge as a major interior player with some moves. Interior present... Good hands... Great passer for her size, passing mindset of a guard... Strong and physical... Runs floor well... Finishes around rim.. Developing inside game...


Katie Rice - 2018 - 5'10 - Wing - New Jersey Belles - (NJ) - Strong, physical wing with some real toughness, confident in her mid-range as it really starting to develop. Rebounds... Cleans up around the rim... Mid-Range gamer... Handle and delivers...


Kayla Bush - 2017 - 6'3 - Post - New Jersey Panthers - (NJ) - College frame prospect, low post performer who has good foot work. Rebounds and initiates contact... Defensive presents... Alter shots... Shot blocker... Wingspan... Lateral movement...

(Courtesy Of Gthing)

Raleigh, NC - The 19th Annual Deep South Classic was a great turn up and turn out, it was a four day event that brought in 400 teams from all across the country. Actually this event had teams from over 25 different states, this was the second evaluation period in the month of April that had all of the 400 hundred some college coaches licking there chops, it also had some of the major evaluators in attendances, along with some major beat writers, and blogs. (Gthing)

Who We Saw In Raleigh ?

Kourtney Weber - 2018 - 6'0 - Combo - Guard - Kenner Angels - (LA) - Big athletic guard who stays in attack mode, does well in transition where she like to attack the rim. Can create her own shot... Off the ball player... Athletic... Strong and physical... Mid-Range game... Spreads floor when capable... Scorers mentality... Handles ball.... Perimeter player...

Marrissa Gattuso - 2017 - 5'7 - Point Guard - Boston Showstoppers - (MA) - Lead guard with a good basketball IQ, very smart when making decisions with the ball. True point guard... Smart... Transition player... Leads on break....

Dominque Banks - 2017 - 6'5 - Post - FBC - (GA) - A interior player with a huge upside, very mobile player that can get up in down the court in a couple of strides with her long frame. Shot blocker... Long and agile... Quick jumper... Great potential... Wingspan... Starting to develop...

Ashley Sieper - 2018 - 6'2 - Forward - FGB - (FL) - For her size plays well in uptempo game, thrives on the glass where she does good work. Quick feet... Good lateral movement... Finishes with contact...

Sydney Wagner - 2017 - 5'7 - Point Guard - Philly Freedom Stars - (PA) - Guard who can create off the dribble, love to plays at a fast pace. Attack and handle with dribble.... Keeps defenders on heels...

Brooke Moore - 2018 - 5'6 - Combo - Guard - FBC - (GA) - Confident floor game with superior range on the court, consistent mid-range game and definitely pass the three point line. Well out in transition... Spreads floor... Spot up shooter... Scorers mentality...  Good speed... Long range product...


Brittani McDonald - 2017 - 5'4 - Combo - Guard - SC76ers White - (SC) - Savvy point guard with some shine to her game, manages game well when ball is in her hands.  Streaky player.... Scorers mentality... A monster off the dribble... Attacks... Press breaker...


Da'Ja Hamilton - 2018 - 5'8 - Combo - Guard - So Cal Select - (CA) - Strong and agile with good basketball skills, combo guard who can distribute and handle the rock. Crafty... Confident... Mid-Range game...


Brooklyn Mitchell - 2018 - 5'8 - Guard - Kenner Angels - (LA) - Superior lead guard with enormous skill set, plays with body control. Uptempo and crafty and great in transition. Tears down defender... Finishes plays in transition... Explosive... Quick first step... Aggressive... Attack mode...

Elexis  Evans - 2017 - 6'3 - Post - Alabama Southern Starz - (AL) - Low post prospect who defends the paint very well, clogs lanes shot block presence in paint. Potential... Imposing size... Good footwork and lateral movement...

Queen Egbo - 2018 - 6'3 - Cy Fair Premier Blue - (TX) - Explosive interior prospect, agile and quick. Outstanding mobility... Super athletic... Wingspan... Major shot blocker... Runs floor.. Good size and strength... Post presence... Interior game... Great jumping ability... Rebounds... Can defend on perimeters....

Anaya Peoples - 2019 - 5'10 - Combo - Guard - Best Choice United - (IN) - Versatile, Perimeter big combo-guard prospect, finishes plays in traffic. With stands contact when attacking... Bring size to the backcourt... Competes on both ends of the floor... Strong... High profile prospect... Defends... 

Ayanna Clark - 2017 - 6'3 - Post - So Cal Select - (CA) - Post prospect with imposing size, interior post presents. Disrupts painted area. Strong and physical... Footwork... Work horse on the boards... Double - Double machine...


Kasiyahna Kushkituah - 2017 - 6'4 - FBC - (GA) -  Low post prospect that does a verity of things when down in the painted area, interior game performer with astonishing footwork. Shot blocker... Long wingspan... Finishes in paint... Body frame for next level... Impact player in post...


Addaya Moore - 2017 - 6'0 - Best Choice United - (IN) - A different type of  magnitude of a player, very athletic prospect who brings a bunch of things to her game. Wingspan... Dribbles... Can finish in contact... Aggressive in painted area... Defends... Hustles... Mid-Range... Rebounds.... Physical... 


Brooke Burns - 2017 - 5'9 - Alabama Southern Starz - (AL) - Big efficient guard who plays at a high and aggressive level, uses her size well to take advantage of smaller guard. Size... Attack mode... Not afraid of contact...


Haley Troup - 2017 - 5'10 - Alabama Southern Starz - (AL) - Big poised backcourt combo - guard who has a very smooth game, Scorers mentality... Aggressive attack game... Gets to rim with confidences... Creates of dribble... Mid-Range...


Nyah Garrison - 2018 - 5'10 - Philly Freedom Stars - (PA) - Fundamental Combo - Guard with superior size and strength, Gets results... Delivers consistency... Handle...


Avyonce Carter - 2020 - 5'10 - FBC - (GA) - Don't quiet know her position yet since she is still growing, but she almost has a complete game now. Strong and athletic off guard... Delivers handle and control... 2020 prospect...


Mikayla Coombs - 2017 - 5'11 - FBC - (GA) - Explosive, high power combo - guard, with great athleticism. Attacks in transition or in set formations... Drive attack to rim... Finisher... Scorers mentality... Uptempo guard with size in strength... 2017 high prospect... Mid- Range...


Kayla Kalosstian - 2018 - 5'7 - Boston Showstoppers - (MA) - Lead guard who gets out in transition, Delivers a consistent game... Fast.... Handles and dribble... Keep defenders on there heels... Shooters soft touch...

Sayawni Lassiter - 2017 - 5'11 - Boston Showstoppers - (MA) - A explosives combo - guard with a scorers mentality, a 1 - 2 knockout punch.  Plays under control... Complete body control when attacking the basket... Can create off the dribble... Creates own shot... Floor leader... Quick first step... Draws contact when attacking... Consistent mid-range... Long range starting to be consistent as well...

Deshawna Harper - 2017 - 5'6 - Best Choice United - (IN) - Small electrifying lead guard who plays with a lot of energy and desire, likes to get out run in transition... Crafty... Lead guard... Handle... Delivers in transition... Mid-Range game...


Nichel Tampa - 2017 - 5'7 - FBC - (GA) - Electrifying combo - guard who does well with or without the ball in her hands, top notch speed to go along with some good ball handling skills. Cat like speed... Runs floor... Transitional player... Consistency on jump shot... Attack mode...


Emer Nichols - 2017 - 6'5 - Cy Fair Premier Blue - (TX) - Tough, physical post with dominating interior presence. Destroys other defender in the post... Exposes mismatches... Finishes with contact.. Strong... Plays with back to basket...


Lyndsey Whilby - 2017 - 5'10 - WP Celtics Black - (GA) - Long athletic wing, who can can shoot the ball at a high percentage, can create off the dribble when in attack mode. Athletic... Smooth... Mid-Range performer... Confident... Aggressive...


Amina Wiley - 2017- 6'1 - Westchester Hoopers - (NY) - Very athletic for size, moves well with ball, has a little mean streak. Aggressive on both ends of the court... Interior post game... Back to basket game... Lateral movement... Strong... Demands ball in painted area...


Katherine Cain - 2017 - 6'5 - Hudson Valley Elite Blue - (NY) - Power post with strength, always seems to finishes in paint... Some size combined with foot work... Defends in paint... Great foot work... Agile... Strong...


Michae Jones - 2017 - 5'10 - Kenner Angels - (LA) - Athletic combo - guard with superior athleticism, gets it done by mostly in attack mode. Good jumping ability... Quick first step... Size and strength which helps her finishes against contact... Defender... Plays on and off the ball...


Masseny Kaba - 2017 - 6'3 - Boston Showstoppers - (MA) - Finishes with consistency in paint, long wingspan to help complement her game... Great quickness... Scorers mentality for a big... Good hands... Agile... Defender... Guards the interior.... Alters shots... Needs some muscles for next level..


Shania Edgecombe - 2018 - 6'2 - FGB - (FL) - Utilizes length with great hands, superb athleticism with great basketball IQ... Finishes strong... Assert herself in paint... Wingspan... Aggressive around the rim... Rim protector... Needs to develop a mid-range jump shot...

Unique Thompson - 2017 - 6'3 - Alabama Southern Starz - (AL) - A low post threat who game is mostly in the painted area, good strength and size. Good body control for size... All interior game... Impact defender... Energy... Rebounds... Needs to put some offensive arsenal move together for next level...

Courtesy Of (Gthing)