SENIOR NIGHT FOR ATLANTIC TECHNOLOGY HS, NJ YASMEEN NELSON.
Do to a ACL injury, Yasmeen Senior season was cut short. A four year starter she was able to score her 1,000 Pt as a JR.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Monday, February 8, 2016
HOLMDEL, NEW JERSEY - Here is a look back at some good talent that came through the Shore Conference last weekend for the NY / NJ Challenge.
WHO WE SAW AT THE 2016 COACHES CHALLENGE.
SHOW STOPPER'S
Dara Mabrey - 2018 - 5'7 - Combo Guard - Manasquan HS, (NJ) - The 3rd of the Mabrey sister's who has a clear shot to be as good as her older sibling's. Dara doesn't have the height like the other's, but definitely has the skill to get to the next level. Very aggressive... Can create her own shot... Shoots the 3 ball well... Consistent...
Lauren McBride - 2016 - 6'1 - Forward - Gill St. Bernard HS, (NJ) - Watching McBride come from a small school and transfer to a big school like Gill she has come into her own, after transferring to Gill then a coaching change after one season it seems that Lauren has found her groove under new head coach Aaron Gratch. Can play down low... Good hands... Good handle for a big... Plays on the wing at times... Can play on the wing more if she develops a consistent jump shot...
Gracie Stone - 2018 - 5'9 - Point Guard - Long Island Lutheran HS, (NY) - Stone gets over shadowed by a fully loaded Long Island team, but we recognized the talent she had the minute she stepped on the court. Big guard... Strong... Can elevate... Good at taking contact when going to the basket... Good ball handler...
Kaiya Burnett - 2018 - 5'7 - Point Guard - Notre Dame HS, (NJ) - Should be able to help the Irish get to the TOC this year, after seeing Burnett this year we feel like the crafty point guard is ready to take her game to a whole new level. Can play the 1 or 2... Great ball handler... Good in transition... Can create of the dribble... Good jump shot...
Nneka Ezeigbo - 2016 - 6'3 - Forward - Notre Dame HS, (NJ) - The beast from the East did some impressive things last week, she ended up with 24 Pt's in a ton of rebound in the lost to Rumson - Fair Haven (NJ). She is already committed to Robert Morris where she should be able to expand her game, one of the top players at the post position should be at the TOC unless the Irish gets upset bye someone. Big and strong... Physical... Good foot work... Great on glass... Lateral movement is good...
Addie Masonius - 2017 - 5'6 - Guard - Manasquan HS, (NJ) - One of the leaders for the under sized Warriors this year, put for some reason coach Lisa Kukoda knows how to put her players in the right positions to win games and Masonius is one of the those players. Plays hard... Good defender... Shoots the ball at a high percentage... Can rebound for her size.
Samantha Widmann - 2016 - 5"11 - Wing - Notre Dame HS, (NJ) - Definitely one of the reason why Notre Dame is playing at a high level this year, the hard nose Widmann can get it done on both ends of the court. Sam can play a few position when call upon, loves to play with a lot of energy when on the court. Plays with high intensity... Quick for her size... Strong... Can score... Good around the rim... Needs to start shooting a lot more... Committed to Cornell...
Nisani Santiago - 2019 - 5'3 - Point Guard - Gill St. Bernard HS, (NJ) - The Freshman has been playing big all season, putting up okay numbers against some hard competition. Coach Gratch also has put the youngster in the right position to help out Kramer in the back court and to also score in big situation, Santiago has took full advantage of this great opportunity. Small but is up for the challenge... Great ball handler... Breaks the press and trap well... Good mid-range shot... Has to start being more consistent will the 3 ball...
Addie Masonius - 2017 - 5'6 - Guard - Manasquan HS, (NJ) - One of the leaders for the under sized Warriors this year, put for some reason coach Lisa Kukoda knows how to put her players in the right positions to win games and Masonius is one of the those players. Plays hard... Good defender... Shoots the ball at a high percentage... Can rebound for her size.
Samantha Widmann - 2016 - 5"11 - Wing - Notre Dame HS, (NJ) - Definitely one of the reason why Notre Dame is playing at a high level this year, the hard nose Widmann can get it done on both ends of the court. Sam can play a few position when call upon, loves to play with a lot of energy when on the court. Plays with high intensity... Quick for her size... Strong... Can score... Good around the rim... Needs to start shooting a lot more... Committed to Cornell...
Nisani Santiago - 2019 - 5'3 - Point Guard - Gill St. Bernard HS, (NJ) - The Freshman has been playing big all season, putting up okay numbers against some hard competition. Coach Gratch also has put the youngster in the right position to help out Kramer in the back court and to also score in big situation, Santiago has took full advantage of this great opportunity. Small but is up for the challenge... Great ball handler... Breaks the press and trap well... Good mid-range shot... Has to start being more consistent will the 3 ball...
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Monday, January 25, 2016
Friday, January 22, 2016
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.
Friday, January 15, 2016
PATERSON, NJ - The home of NBA Legend Tim Thomas, was mob this weekend with girl's High School Basketball teams from as far as the state of Florida. New Jersey Sparks held it's 6th Annual A New Year's Resolution Showcase which featured some 40 teams from the East Coast, it started on Friday with a bang and ended on Sunday with a bang. Gthing only got to attend the Showcase on Saturday but it was worth the trip, not because of the fine cuisine they serve for all college coaches and media outlets, but because of all the the talent that was packed in two different location for this Major Event that had came through The Silk City.
WHO WE SAW AT A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION 2016
SHOW STOPPERS
De'Siree Allen - 2017 - 5'10 - Wing - Neptune HS, (NJ) - Very high motor, they run a lot of plays for her in the post where she uses her speed and jumping ability to get to the basket. Quick first step.... Showed her Versatility in the paint...Very active on the glass... Have to put on some size.
Destiny Philoxy - 2018 - 5'7 - Guard - South Shore HS, (NY) - A skilled guard who has the ability to be good, she just doesn't realize it yet. Pass first mind set, which is a good thing at times of determining who to get ball to at crucial moments. Plays under control... Nice frame... Raw talent.
Rebecca Lawrence - 2016 - 6'3 - Forward - Ridgefield HS, (CT) - Good fundamentals this Delaware University signee has, knows how to play in the post with or without the ball. Lawrence has good foot work, calls for it in mismatch situation. More deadlier in the post... Length and Height... Mid-Range game...
Latice Cunningham - 2017 - 5'4 - Point Guard - John F Kennedy HS, (NJ) - Small guard who can surprisingly create her own shot because of her speed and willingness to stay in attack mode. Shifty... Great Ball Handler.... Loves to attack...
Jayla Hodges - 2017 - 5'9 - Wing - Patrick School HS, (NJ) - Started off hot knocking down 4 three's in the first half but cool off down the stretch of the game. Hodges shouldn't be left open at anytime or your team will pay the price. Consistent jump shooter... Knows how to get open... Good Forum...
Latice Cunningham - 2017 - 5'4 - Point Guard - John F Kennedy HS, (NJ) - Small guard who can surprisingly create her own shot because of her speed and willingness to stay in attack mode. Shifty... Great Ball Handler.... Loves to attack...
Jayla Hodges - 2017 - 5'9 - Wing - Patrick School HS, (NJ) - Started off hot knocking down 4 three's in the first half but cool off down the stretch of the game. Hodges shouldn't be left open at anytime or your team will pay the price. Consistent jump shooter... Knows how to get open... Good Forum...
Aliyah Powell - 2017 - 5'4 - Guard - Patrick School HS, (NJ) - A very good role player in which everyone needs on one team or another, true floor general who maintains a good pace in plays under control. Leader on the floor... Likes to push the rock...
Tajae Stevenson - 2017 - 6'0 - Wing - John F Kennedy HS, (NJ) - Stevenson has a nice all round game, in this game she played with a chip on her shoulder. Playing with a attitude all week helped her stock rise. Inside outside game... Good stroke... Can knock down the Money ball... Mid-range game...
Quadasha Hoppie - 2017 - 5'9 - Combo Guard - Patrick School HS, (NJ) - Big physical Guard, who just about did everything this past weekend to beat Paterson Eastside NJ, she had the Lady Ghost smaller guards at her mercy. High basketball IQ.... Wont shy away from contact... Good ball handling ability...
Valerie Nesbitt - 2017 - 5'7 - Point Guard - Potter's House Christian Academy HS, (FL) - If she was on this team last year Gthing didn't recognize her, because they where so loaded with talent. Very aggressive on offence.... Quick... Can change hands while in mid air to defend off her defenders...
Jabarria "Butter" Brown - 2019 - 5'7 - Point Guard - Patterson Eastside HS, (NJ) - This youngster had the chance to be in Gthing All- Star game bu it looks like we missed out, Brown has great upside to be in the class of 2019. Showed a lot of potential this weekend, and we should be hearing her name more often. Not quite there.... Showed some goods signs.... not scared of the challenge...
Tajae Stevenson - 2017 - 6'0 - Wing - John F Kennedy HS, (NJ) - Stevenson has a nice all round game, in this game she played with a chip on her shoulder. Playing with a attitude all week helped her stock rise. Inside outside game... Good stroke... Can knock down the Money ball... Mid-range game...
Quadasha Hoppie - 2017 - 5'9 - Combo Guard - Patrick School HS, (NJ) - Big physical Guard, who just about did everything this past weekend to beat Paterson Eastside NJ, she had the Lady Ghost smaller guards at her mercy. High basketball IQ.... Wont shy away from contact... Good ball handling ability...
Valerie Nesbitt - 2017 - 5'7 - Point Guard - Potter's House Christian Academy HS, (FL) - If she was on this team last year Gthing didn't recognize her, because they where so loaded with talent. Very aggressive on offence.... Quick... Can change hands while in mid air to defend off her defenders...
Jabarria "Butter" Brown - 2019 - 5'7 - Point Guard - Patterson Eastside HS, (NJ) - This youngster had the chance to be in Gthing All- Star game bu it looks like we missed out, Brown has great upside to be in the class of 2019. Showed a lot of potential this weekend, and we should be hearing her name more often. Not quite there.... Showed some goods signs.... not scared of the challenge...
Kasha Austin - 2016 - 5'11 - Combo Guard - Potter's House Christian Academy HS, (FL) - Big Guard who has some size on her, Potter's House always seems to have some good scrappy guards who likes to come full throttle. Austin is a good defender who has some athleticism, when on offense she has a killer mentality, she can hit any mid-range shot and even step out in hit the three at times. Good range... Creates space with her big frame... Little handle...
Diamond Shavis - 2018 - 5'10 - Wing - South Shore HS, (NY) - Wing who we didn't see shoot very much, seen a whole lot of other intangible that where impressive. Very active... High motor...
Andra Espinoza - Hunter - 2017 - 5'11 - Wing - Blair Academy HS, (NJ) - Hunter who has already committed to U Conn, has had to take on a heavy load as of lately in some of Blair Academy's showcase event's that they participated in. The team has played without Honesty Grayson for sometime now, so now Andra is the lone star. Great shooter who can score... Can handle the ball at times... D1 material...
DIME PIECES
Brianna Love - 2017 - 5'7 - Point Guard - Neptune HS, (NJ) - Play well down the stretch in there lost to South Shore (NY).
Andrea Aquino - 2018 - 6'9 - Post - Paterson Eastside HS, (NJ) - Really starting to develop her game, especially around the rim. Grabbing a lot of rebounds calling for the ball in the post, being more aggressive and learning how to use her body more.
Janeen Camp - 2017 - 6'5 - Post - TPLS HS, (VA) - Major D1 prospect, has the body for the next level. Has to be more aggressive on the offensive side of the ball, but definitely plays well on defense and is very aggressive doing that.
Jasmine Gaines - 2017 - 5'5 - Guard - Potter's House Christian Academy HS, (FL) - Quick scrappy guard who is always in attack mode, plays hard on both sides of the ball.
Naomi Ekwedike - 2016 - 6'6 - Post - Potter's House Christian Academy HS, (FL) - Someone who has done a complete 360 turn around, Ekwedike knows now how to play down low now and be more assertive in the offense. When she really get in shape I'm sure we will be hearing hear name.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Friday, January 1, 2016
Thursday, December 17, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This was the first time that Gthing attended the She Got Game Classic, but let me go on the record first and say this definitely won't be the last. It was fun to take part in the Seventh Annual She Got Game event, they provided four gym's, six overall for all 93 teams that were there, but to tell you the truth, the Woodrow Wilson site was so loaded with talent I never left accept for a lunch break across the street and a meter break every 2 hours until after 6:30 pm so I wouldn't get a ticket in the Nation's Capital.
There were some big time schools in this tournament, along with some big time players, with the likes of Honesty Scott - Grayson, Rellah Boothe, Kaila Charles, Danielle Patterson etc, the competition was fierce and the match-ups of different schools was impeccable, there were also some major college programs in attendance from the ACC, SEC, CAA, Big East, Pac-12, Big 10, you had to be there to take this all in.
Amira Collins keeps on showing why she was elected to try out for the 16 Under USA Team this past summer, she is a work horse with a very high motor on offense and defense, her physical game and 6'3 frame allows for her to do somethings that most girl's her age can't do. That's draw two tech a game, just kidding but true, plays the forward position but also can play in the post because she strong enough to play down low and fast enough to recover if she gets beat.
Honesty Scott - Grayson keeps on showing why she is the top point guard in the 2018 class, Grayson was getting to the rack with ease despite her hampering back injury. She captured a MVP award in the second game that Blair Academy played in, a combo guard who is a great rebounder, should be able to bounce back to play a lot better.
Morgan Towells the crafty point guard was playing like she was in a showcase event, running the break throwing up lop plays to her teammate. She is getting major offers from big time schools Seton Hall is one of them recruiting her in they were in the building watching what they might get there hands on. True point who can consistently hit a ten or twelve foot jump shot, loves to attack in keep the defenders on there heels.
LeeAysia Williamson was on all cylinders during this tournament, winning one and losing one she was able to keep the same momentum in game two like she did in game one, where her team took down Blair Academy HS, NJ, if her defender played off her she made them pay with hitting a little mid-range jump shot, Williamson showed her attacking ability when going to the rack playing undersized does not seem to bother the 5'5 guard who has great basketball IQ.
Lauren Park - Lane A lot of people came to see how one of (Delaware's) 2019 top point guards would handle the pressure in one of the country top event's on the east coast. Other then a few mistake the young baller held her own, she was able to get to the rim a few time with ease to kick and dish it to her teammates on the wing, very fast but must put on some weight to deal with some major contact.
Jaala Henry has showed some improvement after the transfer to National Christian Academy (Maryland), she was very assertive when entering the game against St.Anthony's (NY). The 6'4 post is starting to really show some flashes of some good potential, playing with her back to the basket and calling for the ball in the post and setting screen.
Que Morrison got off to a slow start Saturday but pick it up as the game went on against Paul VI, the 5'10 slasher showed her speed and explosiveness to get through two defenders at the same time that was guarding her. One of the top wing's in the state of Georgia Que knows how to turn it on and off and sometimes she waits a little to long.
Raven James the very unselfish (Villanova) signee was pushing in passing all weekend, taking on some stiff competition in both games James held her own when it came down to that. She was able to hit the right person on a fast break in transition every time she was leading it. Superior basketball IQ which go's along with some other good intangibles.
KEEPERS
Kaila Charles - 2016 - 6'1 - Forward - Riverdale Baptist (Maryland) - Special type of player, Very physical style of play, Very aggressive when attacking the basket.... Good frame and size college ready (Maryland University).
Elizabeth Martino - 2020 - 5'10 - Wing / Forward - National Christian Academy (Maryland) - Very young player with a huge upside, can do multiple things on offense... Can play on the wing but prefers to drive to the basket...
E'Lexus Davis - 2016 - 5'8 - Point Guard - National Christian Academy (Maryland) - Fast guard how can change her pace of speed in a second.... Good in transition and has great balling handling.. signed to (Hofstra University)
Rellah Boothe the most talk about player coming into this event did everything we knew she would do when her team got on the court. The old Potter House prospect showed why she is one of the most talented players in her 2017 class, Boothe displayed several different moves while on the floor, she was backing her opponent down in the paint on a clear out and when she wasn't doing that she was knocking down her usual 12 foot jump shot that has seem to gotten more consistent over the years.
Kaila Charles - 2016 - 6'1 - Forward - Riverdale Baptist (Maryland) - Special type of player, Very physical style of play, Very aggressive when attacking the basket.... Good frame and size college ready (Maryland University).
Elizabeth Martino - 2020 - 5'10 - Wing / Forward - National Christian Academy (Maryland) - Very young player with a huge upside, can do multiple things on offense... Can play on the wing but prefers to drive to the basket...
E'Lexus Davis - 2016 - 5'8 - Point Guard - National Christian Academy (Maryland) - Fast guard how can change her pace of speed in a second.... Good in transition and has great balling handling.. signed to (Hofstra University)
Lucky Rudd - 2016 - 5'9 - Combo Guard - Forest Trails Academy (North Carolina) - Attack mode all the time... Gets to the rim in finish with contact... Long and agile...
Timber Tate - 2016 - 5'11 - Forward / Wing - Forest Trails Academy (North Carolina) - Very active on the glass... Can play the 2 Thur 5 position because of her size and strength and her athleticism.... Can shoot the ball well when hot but needs to be more consistent.
Abby Meyers - 2017 - 6'0 - Combo Guard - Walt Whitman (Maryland) - Pure shooter who has a high nice arc... Not that fast, but can create space to get her shot off... Can handle the ball..
Jasmine Whitney - 2016 - 5'9 - Point Guard - Paul VI (Virginia) - Big Point Guard who has committed to (Pittsburgh)... See the floor well... Nice size with good skill set... Plays under control.
Ashley Owusu - 2019 - 5'11 - Point Guard - Paul VI (Virginia) - One of the top players in her class, Owusu doesn't look she has speed but don't let the look fool you. Quick first step... good in transition... Big physical guard... Great foot speed...
Ashley Owusu - 2019 - 5'11 - Point Guard - Paul VI (Virginia) - One of the top players in her class, Owusu doesn't look she has speed but don't let the look fool you. Quick first step... good in transition... Big physical guard... Great foot speed...
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
WITH THE SEASON COMING FOR GIRLS HS BASKETBALL, GTHING GIVES YOU A SNEAK PEEK AT NEW JERSEY'S TOP 10 TEAMS FOR 2015-16 SEASON.
1. St. John's Vianney
The winner of last year's South Jersey Non-Public A Championship, the Lady Lancers came up short in the TOC but learned a lot from it. St. John's will be returning every start from last year's team which is anchor by DePaul signee Kelly Campell, 6'4 Kimi Evans, GiGi Caponegro, shooting guard Kelly Crouch and 6'1 Freshman Sajada Bonner.
2. Rutgers Prep
The Prep has the whole unit back from 2014-15 season, they are lead by Super Sophomore Jahsyhi Knight, they also have a few big's that should get it done in 6'2 Gabi Redden, 5'11 Olivia Dabney, and 6'2 Niki Metzel which makes them one of the states biggest teams, plus new edition 2019 Lela Correa.
3. Gloucester Catholic
They lost to St. John's Vianney in the South Jersey Non-Public A Championship last season, they are solid at all positions,Villanova University bound Mary-Kate Gedeka brings her A game all the time. Guards Maggie McIntyre Niagara University, 2017 Naiyi Saab, and Forward 2017 5'11 Dani Sanderlin how is very athletic with a bunch of post moves. New edition Tanisha Lewis-El who is a bonafide scorer.
4. Paterson Eastside
This school always seems to fine talent in the hardest places, a huge front court in 6'5 Blessing Ejiofor who just sign with Vanderbilt, new Paraguay native 2018 6'9 Andrea Aquino who should contribute heavy on the boards and the box score. Plus 6'0 Sr. Precious Featherson is also back, they have some young guards that should help out.
5. Manasquan
The TOC winners of 2014-15 season can never be counted out, they are really well coached and they always fine a way to win.They lost some offense from last year team in McDonald's All American Marina Mabrey and Courtney Hagaman and 2017 post Victoria Galvan to a torn ACL, but they get back some crafty guards in Stella Clark, Dara Mabrey and Addie Masonius who should definitely put up some amazing numbers, they should also get a spark from 2019 6'0 Faith Masonius who has showed some flashes of being big time in the Shore Conference.
6.St. Rose
Has add a few new piece to their roster this year, with big loses from Kat Phipps and Jess Louro coach Whelan know he had to work hard in try to fill those voids. St. Rose should challenge Rutgers Prep for the title, returning is Jenn Louro, Mikayla Markham and So. transfer 5'11 Luciana Thomas who is a great rebounder and good finisher around the rim, also is 2019 5'9 Lauren Lithgow who can play the 1 or 2 good ball handler, great shooting range.
7. Gill St. Bernard
Should contend with new head coach Aaron Gratch back at the helm, they have great point guard play from Sr. Sam Kramer and 2019 Nisani Santiago who can go with the best of them. They are anchor in the middle by 2017 6'3 Alexis Allesh and power forward Lauren McBride who is a good rebounder and can score around the block, Gill should move up early in the ranking despite the lost of Sr. Kennedy Whitehead.
8. Rumson - Fair Haven
This team should be higher, but this depends on what Rumson - Fair Haven team shows up this season. They have a good shooter in Stephanie Lesko, they also have a few other bright spots in Tori Hyduke, Sydney Sabino, Nicole Morris and new transfer guard Christina Antonakakis.
9. Camden Catholic
Should do well in South Jersey, with 2018 6'4 Brittany Garner leading the charge. Garner has the ability to be a walking Double Double, guards Taiah Thornton, Julia Braungrat and Sierra Taylor should be in the double digit score box every game.
10. Notre Dame
A well balance team, specially at the 4 & 5. They have a few guards that should help them get by in get the ball to there big's, 2016 6'1 Nneka Ezeigbo and 5'11 Samantha Widmann. Kaiya Burnett, Eve Crawford and Maryam Crawford are the guards.
1. St. John's Vianney
The winner of last year's South Jersey Non-Public A Championship, the Lady Lancers came up short in the TOC but learned a lot from it. St. John's will be returning every start from last year's team which is anchor by DePaul signee Kelly Campell, 6'4 Kimi Evans, GiGi Caponegro, shooting guard Kelly Crouch and 6'1 Freshman Sajada Bonner.
2. Rutgers Prep
The Prep has the whole unit back from 2014-15 season, they are lead by Super Sophomore Jahsyhi Knight, they also have a few big's that should get it done in 6'2 Gabi Redden, 5'11 Olivia Dabney, and 6'2 Niki Metzel which makes them one of the states biggest teams, plus new edition 2019 Lela Correa.
3. Gloucester Catholic
They lost to St. John's Vianney in the South Jersey Non-Public A Championship last season, they are solid at all positions,Villanova University bound Mary-Kate Gedeka brings her A game all the time. Guards Maggie McIntyre Niagara University, 2017 Naiyi Saab, and Forward 2017 5'11 Dani Sanderlin how is very athletic with a bunch of post moves. New edition Tanisha Lewis-El who is a bonafide scorer.
4. Paterson Eastside
This school always seems to fine talent in the hardest places, a huge front court in 6'5 Blessing Ejiofor who just sign with Vanderbilt, new Paraguay native 2018 6'9 Andrea Aquino who should contribute heavy on the boards and the box score. Plus 6'0 Sr. Precious Featherson is also back, they have some young guards that should help out.
5. Manasquan
The TOC winners of 2014-15 season can never be counted out, they are really well coached and they always fine a way to win.They lost some offense from last year team in McDonald's All American Marina Mabrey and Courtney Hagaman and 2017 post Victoria Galvan to a torn ACL, but they get back some crafty guards in Stella Clark, Dara Mabrey and Addie Masonius who should definitely put up some amazing numbers, they should also get a spark from 2019 6'0 Faith Masonius who has showed some flashes of being big time in the Shore Conference.
6.St. Rose
Has add a few new piece to their roster this year, with big loses from Kat Phipps and Jess Louro coach Whelan know he had to work hard in try to fill those voids. St. Rose should challenge Rutgers Prep for the title, returning is Jenn Louro, Mikayla Markham and So. transfer 5'11 Luciana Thomas who is a great rebounder and good finisher around the rim, also is 2019 5'9 Lauren Lithgow who can play the 1 or 2 good ball handler, great shooting range.
7. Gill St. Bernard
Should contend with new head coach Aaron Gratch back at the helm, they have great point guard play from Sr. Sam Kramer and 2019 Nisani Santiago who can go with the best of them. They are anchor in the middle by 2017 6'3 Alexis Allesh and power forward Lauren McBride who is a good rebounder and can score around the block, Gill should move up early in the ranking despite the lost of Sr. Kennedy Whitehead.
8. Rumson - Fair Haven
This team should be higher, but this depends on what Rumson - Fair Haven team shows up this season. They have a good shooter in Stephanie Lesko, they also have a few other bright spots in Tori Hyduke, Sydney Sabino, Nicole Morris and new transfer guard Christina Antonakakis.
9. Camden Catholic
Should do well in South Jersey, with 2018 6'4 Brittany Garner leading the charge. Garner has the ability to be a walking Double Double, guards Taiah Thornton, Julia Braungrat and Sierra Taylor should be in the double digit score box every game.
10. Notre Dame
A well balance team, specially at the 4 & 5. They have a few guards that should help them get by in get the ball to there big's, 2016 6'1 Nneka Ezeigbo and 5'11 Samantha Widmann. Kaiya Burnett, Eve Crawford and Maryam Crawford are the guards.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Friday, October 9, 2015
PART 3 OF THE FALL FINALE
HERE IS A FEW MORE BALLERS THAT BALLED OUT
Jayla Morrow - 2016 - 5'6 - Guard - Atlanta, Georgia - WP Celtics / Tucker HS, - Didn't know much about her at first accept that she was playing for a good program. She had a good showing at the Fall Finale. Great ball handler.... Fast.... Attacks... Needs to develop a jump shot for the next level...
Brooke Moore - 2018 - 5'7 - Combo Guard - McDonough, Georgia - FBC / Henry County HS, - Combo Guard who can just about do it all, Moore has nice range on her jump shot and which she likes to pull up in traffic. Pull up jump shot... Great in transition... Up tempo... Nice Range.... See's the floor well...
Corrina Evans - 2020 - 6'0 - Forward - Griffin, Georgia - Team Elite - N/A - So physical for a very young age, that's really rear for someone in the 2020 class. Evans is a strong inside presents, she is good around rim because Corrina is so strong for her age. Few moves... Big.... Strong... Physical..... Good upside.....
Tylia Gillespie - 2017 - 6'0 - Wing - Norcross, Georgia - FBC /Norcross HS, - Gillespie is like the Energizer Bunny, she don't take no plays off no matter if its on offense or defense. Very athletic... Strong.... Can guard smaller or bigger defender..... Great defender...
Lauren Vanarsdale - 2018 - 5'4 - Point Guard - Powder Springs, Georgia - FBC / Whifield Academy HS, - Press Breaker... Floor leader..... Can score.... Set teammates up..... Has some swag with her game.... Big heart.....
Jasmine Robinson - 2017 - 5'6 - Point Guard - Hephzibah, Georgia - FBC / Academy Of Richmond County HS, - Can create... Perpetrator.... Offensive mentally.... Good defender.... Scorer...
Anna Stewart - 2016 - 5'9 - Combo Guard - Kennesaw, Georgia - Pistols Diamonds Elite / Kennesaw Mountain HS, - Good transition guard who loves to run a uptempo style ball game. Great in transition.... Plays the ball well on both sides.....Attacks on occasions....
Que Morrow - 5'9 - Team Elite - Combo Guard who can score at will, her athleticism allows her to do a bunch of different things on offense, she has a quick first step when going to the basket.
Bridget Utberg - 2022 - 5'0 - Point Guard - Canton, Georgia - FBC Young Gunz / Freedom Middle School - Shes plays on a team call Young Gunz, in that description definitely fits her. The youngster has a few moves..... Good ball handler... Good in the open court.... Fast....
Javyn Nicolson - 2019 - 6'3 - Forward - Lawrenceville, Georgia, - FBC / Collins Hill HS, - A young big who has good movement for her size in age, plays hard in doesn't take a play off. Good around the rim.... Post moves.... Calls for ball in the paint.... Strong....
Kierra Graham - 2016 - 6'1 - Forward - Clarkston, Georgia - WP / Tucker HS, - Big girl got game, can get up in down the court with the quickness. Kierra has a few moves.... Nice foot work.....
Cairo Booker - 2016 - 5'8 - Point Guard - WP Celtics / Wesleyan HS, - High motor... Loves to attack the rack.... Good defender....
Bria Harmon - 2019 - 5'5 - Combo Guard - Lawrenceville, Georgia - FBC / Collins Hill HS, - We all know how it is to be Coach by your parents, Harmon is Coached by her father on the High School level and not to long ago on the AAU circuit. I guess after those long drives home must have payed off because Bria seems to be calm cool and collective when she is on the floor, always under control and never rattle. Nice Stroke... Scorer.... Can drain the three with ease.... Quick release... Good forum.... Put on some muscle...
Aniaya Jester - 2019 - 5'4 - Point Guard - Griffin, Georgia - Team Elite / Spalding HS, - The young lady caught the eye's of Gthing when she went coast to coast on one play, Jester basically blow by everyone like they were standing still. Skilled... Good ball handling.... Shifty.... Fast.....
Patsy Johnson - 2021 - 5'6 - Point Guard - Atlanta, Georgia - FBC Young Gunz / Bunche Middle School - Polish for a her age, she can do a verity of things on the court. Raw... Good finisher... Good rebounder.... Great athleticism.... Slasher.....
Alyssa Cagle - 2018 - 5'3 - Shooting Guard - Canton, Georgia - FBC / Seyquoya HS, - Shooting Guard who can definitely shoot the rock, Cagle can also switch to the point position were she is still able to put up a few numbers. Shooter.... Can handle the ball.... Can switch to Point Guard... Stay consistent...
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