| Prep All Stars - Guilford College Highlight Report - July 26th, 2008 By John Jordan - Director - Girlshoopscout.com |
More than 100 girls from a five state area descended on the campus of Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina this past Saturday for the 2008 Prep All Stars Summer Exposure Event. Former NC State and WNBA All Star, Andrea Stinson was on hand for the entire day coaching teams and giving the girls practical advice on what it takes to compete on the collegiate level. The girls and parents were taken through an orientation session that included NCAA compliance information and a candid talk from Girlshoopscout Director, John Jordan on how the college recruiting process works. The players then went through a series of fundamental stations and were eventually divided into 12 teams after which they played 3 sets of 5 on 5 games. ******If you would like your 1-5 rating click here to email us and we will respond to you within 48 hours. Top Standouts - Team 1 Shelby Mason - 5'2" rising Sophomore PG Rickets HS , Bogart, GA - A quick, speedy point guard who is a good passer, understands the game and sees the floor. Rayna Davis 5'8" rising Sophomore 2-4 Cherokee HS, Cherokee, NC. This young lady plays and defends multiple positions. She has good speed and is very aggressive. A tenacious rebounder that colleges need to keep an eye on. Jordan Cantrell - 5'8" rising Senior 1-3 Washington HS, Washington, NC. - An intense competitor who I never saw take a play off. She can do lots of things very well. She rebounds well, is strong, makes good decisions in transition, can knock down the mid range and 3 ball & can even post well. A good all around utility player. Team 2 Jamie Williams 5'4" rising Freshman point guard Lake Norman Charter School, Huntersville, NC - A smart strong point guard who is fierce and plays beyond her age. Can knock down the 3 and attacks the hole with reckless abandon, she will be a big time player in years to come. Renelle Wylke - 5'8" rising Senior 1-2, Victory Christian, Charlotte, NC. This young lady comes out of one of the top girls high school programs in the Southeast. A good sized combo who is athletic, sees the floor and runs the floor extremely well. Quinshay Williams - 5'2" rising Junior PG Bonaire HS, Warner Robbins, GA - A lightning quick point guard with an extra level of speed. Can go left or right and a great defender who is committed to defense. Team 3 Nicole Rumplach - 5'10" rising Sophomore 3-4 , North Surry HS, Mt Airy, NC - A long athletic 3-4 who will grow. An active rebounder who is also a very good ball handler. A good fundamental player who may well develop into a 2-3 as she gets older. Jess Reece - 6'3 + rising Junior , Veritas Christian Academy, Fletcher, NC. A long 4/5 who ran the floor well, blocked shots and had a touch out to 15'. A solid rebounder. A girl that size and that athletic is destined to develop into a top player. High school plays several national level teams. Kimberley Henderson 5'6" rising Junior 1-2 , Branchville HS, Branchville, SC - An athletic combo guard who attacks the hole strong and finishes with contact. A very good passer who knows how to get the bigs the ball. Team 4 Ashley Thornton - 5'2" rising Senior PG - Jacksonville HS, Jacksonville, NC - One of the top point guard prospects in camp. A quick point with a real jump shot and good 3 pt range. Lightning quick waterbug type on defense, penetrates and kicks well offensively. Jamie Jordan - 6'1" rising Junior 3-4 , Veritas Christian Academy, Fletcher, NC - I will not evaluate her because she is my daughter. I can only say that she has had several low to mid major coaches come into see her play and they are recruiting her. Because of her inside/outside presence at camp I felt she deserved mention. Alison Cousin 5'8" rising Senior 1-3 Graham HS, Graham, NC - A versatile athletic guard who can play and defend multiple positions. She has good size, a great first step and really likes to play hard defense. Bryana Holmes - 5'7" rising Senior 2-3 Holly Springs HS, Holly Springs, NC - A good sized 2-3 who can really shoot the ball well both from mid range and the 3 pt line. A solid passer who understands the game. Team 5 Taylor Johnson rising 10th Sophomore, 5'4" PG Social Circle HS, Covington, GA - A young point who is quick and understands the game. Anastatsia Tuset - rising Junior - 5'8" Christian Faith Center, Creedmoor, NC - An athletic 2-4 who is versatile, attacks the rim offensively and can defend mulitple positions. Tori Eberle - 6'2" rising Senior 4-5 Atlee HS, Mechanicsville, VA - Tori is a long post player who rebounds well and works hard. With her size she has a chance to develop. Team 6 Elizabeth Wahnetah - 5'2" rising Freshman PG - Cherokee HS, Cherokee, NC - A quick young point who is strong with the ball. One of the best younger players in camp. Sees the floor well and understands the game. Christian Lambert - 5'6" rising Sophomore combo , Cherokee HS, Cherokee, NC - Another strong point who can also play some 2. A good defender and has a great knack for getting to the rim. Alexia Smith - 5'7" rising Senior , Travelers Rest HS, Travelers Rest, SC - A good athletic 1-3 who can do a little of everything. Athletic, rebounds well and also gets out on the break. Team 7 LaDonna Smith - 5'10" rising Senior 3-5 Southeast HS, Greensboro, NC - A strong athletic 3-5 who can post hard, rebound hard and run the floor hard. This young lady plays bigger than 5'10" and would be a solid D2 player on any level but could catch the eye of a low to mid major with her athleticism and strength. Danielle Williams - 5'5" rising Freshman Combo , Mt Airy HS, Mt Airy, NC. Another solid younger player who was extremely aggressive and willing to mix it up with the older kids. A tough defender who is scrappy and understands the game. Has decent range and makes mature decisions on the floor. Leteea Henry 5'4" rising Junior PG Booker T. Washington HS, Norfolk VA - Very good point who is lightning quick, can score and understands how to get people the ball. A dynamite defender. Team 8 Ashley Armstrong - 5'10" rising Junior 1-3 Hickory Grove HS, Charlotte, NC - A good sized 1-3 who understands the game and has the ball handling skills to develop into a big point. A great passer who can also shoot the ball. Paige Alexander - 5'11" rising Sophomore 4-5 Covington HS, Covington, GA - A good younger player who rebounds well and has good size. Will continue to grow and develop. A solid defender. Team 9 Jessika Crews - 5'9" rising Junior 2-3 , St Pius X High School, Atlanta GA. - One of the best all around players in camp. Has an excellent knack around the basket, she posts well but faces up from the 3 point line and in. Good jump shot. Athletic with an excellent 1st step. Her ability to be able to post from the guard spot will pay off big down the road. Shamecca Jones - 5'10" rising Junior 2-3 Manteo HS, Manteo, NC - A very athletic slashing type guard who runs the floor well and finishes well. Her size at her position is sure to catch some colleges eye. Erin Bratcher - 5'9" rising Junior 1-3 Ravenscroft HS, Raleigh, NC - A solid fundamental player who is also athletic. She runs the floor well and has an excellent 3 pt shot and mid range game. Britney Roberts - 5'10" Graduated Senior 1-3 ,Covenant Classical, Concord, NC - A solid all around player who has worked on her game and improved both her speed and quickness since last year. A strong aggressive player who can shoot the 3 and has a nice mid range shot. A solid defender who is strong enough to guard taller players but quick enough to guard guards. Has scholarship offers from several D2's and walkon offers from D1's. Team 10 Sarah Dodds Chittick - 5'9" rising Senior 3-4 , Dunwoody HS, Dunwoody GA - Plays taller is long, understands the game and is a solid rebounder and shooter. Should develop into a solid player on the collegiate level. Andrea Paphites - 5'9" rising Sophomore, Norfolk Collegiate HS, Norfolk VA. - One of the best prospects in camp. This young lady has great energy and goes very hard. Very athletic, attacks the hole, finishes with contact and runs a team extremely well. A solid shooter and scorer who also can be a great point guard with great size. Olivia Johnson 5'5" rising Senior PG Union Academy, Monroe, NC - A smart point guard with excellent leadership skills. Quick with a great 1st step, understands the game and defends well. Bryee Ingram - 5'11" 3-4 rising Senior - Athens Drive HS, Raleigh, NC - A very athletic forward who also can slash to the hole or post up. A nice mid range jump shot. Runs the floor extremely well and is strong. Her strength and athleticism should have college coaches calling. Comes out of one of the toughest 4A public school leagues in the state. Kyerra Miller - 5'6" rising Senior 2-3 Polk County HS, Columbus, NC - An athletic guard who attacks the hole and finishes in transition. Great first step. Team 11 Anna Dial 5'10" rising Sophomore 2-3 Beddingfield HS, Wilson, NC - A very good sized 2-3 who is very athletic and has an explosive first step. Attacks the hole hard and is strong. Has the body size, athleticism and energy to develop into a D1 level player. Sierra Solomon 5'9" rising Junior 2-3 Broughton HS, Raleigh, NC. A thick 2-3 who is strong, quick and athletic with a great first step. Take into account that she is also out of that tough 4A HS league in Raleigh and I feel she will develop into a player that will not have to worry about student loans for college. Johnna Foster 5'9" rising Senior 2-3 South Lake Christian , Huntersville, NC - A solid 2-3 with a nice shooting touch and the ability to score going to the basket. A good fundamental player. Team 12 Britney Mitchell 5'9" rising Senior Porter Ridge HS, Indian Trail, NC - A thick 2-3 , good speed, can score and defend. Runs floor well. Diondra Cooper 5'7" rising Senior 2-3 Jordan HS, Durham, NC - An athletic 2-3 who also rebounds taller. Runs the floor well and has a great first step. Kelly Mullins 5'7" rising Senior 1-3 Landrum HS, Landrum, SC - A solid all around player who can score, pass and rebound. Can play and defend multiple positions. Her versatility will make her a nice catch for the right college. |
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