WPA Bruins Tip-off Event was a great way to start off the AAU season. John Tate and his staff have done a tremendous job of getting the right venue, the right teams and the right city to host this event. This event has quickly become a must to test your team before the evaluation period.
Here are some Kontinuous Evaluation points that stood out to me:
Programs you should be going to see during the live period at every age group:
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-Mid Major Players
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B Scott Academy
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Players you should make your way to go see:
Ashlynn Shade -IGB – The Rex Chapman of women’s basketball……Sorry she is committed to UConn
Jadyn Donovan-Team Takeover- One of the most athletic players I have seen. Makes the right plays, rebounds with the bigs and has a true JUMP shot
Courtney Ogden – FBC – She made me a believer this weekend, savvy feel for the game and was knocking down shot after shot ……Stanford Commit
Aalyah Del Rosario -New Heights – The best shape I have ever seen her in, was high energy all weekend and dominated the boards.
Angelica Valez – New Heights – A true leader on the court, with vision and a NYC swag thats hard to pass up. Would like to see her shoot the ball more to keep the defense honest
Kymora Johnson- WV Thunder – Confident pg that has expanded her range. She knows how to run a team whether in a set offense or just using her instincts
Mackenzie Nelson – Exodus – Some of the quickest hands I have seen on a player. Excels on the defensive end and getting to the basket. Would like to see her stretch the defense with the shot.
Paris Bass – 1 Nation -She has an anapt ability to make plays whether it’s in the transition or slashing to the rim as she scored off the bounce and distributed the ball well. Her length allows her to close out space on defense as she got multiple deflections creating turnovers or extra possessions for her team. Has solid combo moves to get to her spot and elevates on jumpshot, solid prospect
Sahnya Jah – Team Takeover -On a very talented roster, Sahnya will prove to be the X factor for Takeover going into the summer. She simply makes plays, whether it be a big rebound and put back or steal to create transition opportunities she is always in the mix of things. She got it going at one point in the game vs FBC United and was unstoppable playing out of the high post area single handedly keeping her team in the game with a number of tough baskets.
Olivia Mcgee – Team Durant – The 6-foot-3 prospect is an imposing athlete with her rare combination of size, agility and strength. She showed a natural ability to score the ball on all levels and made plays from a number of spots on the floor. Her jump shot is pure and made a number of contested jumpers with her high release. She showed ability to pass well out of mid post and attack the boards snatching rebounds out of position and strong enough to put back thru contact.
Samyah Sufren – Team Curry 17u -First look and was immediately intrigued with this stout frame, speedy PG. She possesses a quick first step and excels playing downhill, her powerful frame allows her to stay on her line when attacking the lanes in the dribble drive or off sideline PNR. A streaky shooter that can score in spurts as she did in a close loss to Team Durant where she went on a 6 -0 run herself to keep team close. Committed to Virginia Tech
Other 2023 you need to watch
Caris Baker – Exodus
Riley Theuerkauf – Exodus
Mary Ashley Groot – Exodus
Clara Strack – Exodus
Delany Thomas- Team Takeover
Qadance Samuels – Team Takeover Hawa Doumbouya – Team Takeover
Ella Weaver – WV Thunder
Paris Locke – Team Thrill
Essence Cody – FBC
Jordy Griggs – Team Durant
Khia Miller – Team Durant
Grace Sundback – New Heights
Aaryn Battle – New Heights
Joniyah Bland Fitzpatrick – New Heights
Nadia Moore – Drill4Skill
Mayla Ham – 1 Nation
Joyce Edwards – FBC – Impactful player as soon as she steps on the court. Smooth sweet shooting stroke, glides to the basket and is just effective in every part of the game.
Jaloni Cambridge – FBC – Fast, quick, under control and is unstoppable when her jumpshot is falling. Controls the pace of the game on both ends.
Kayleigh Heckel – Exodus – First time seeing her play and I was overly impressed. Athletic, plays with pace, plays defense and has grit to her game. Made plays to make you say WOW!!
Kendal Dudley – Team Durant – Point Forward who although a little unorthodoxed gets the job done. Hits corner threes, rebounds extremely well, handles the ball with pressure and has the size to guard multiple positions.
Kate Koval – Exodus – Strong, effective post presence with some of the best hands in the country. Rebounds with strength, has polished foot work and makes effective post moves
Maddie McDaniel – Team Takeover – Good to see she is fully recovered and back to being the Maddie from Middle School. Her one on one game is explosive all while keeping her teammates involved. She pushes in transition and drops passes on bigs with precision.
Zamareya Jones – FBC – Speed and Flash is her calling card. Heart of a Lion and is not afraid to shoot (and make) shots out to the NBA 3 point line. Love how she is physical on defense but still gets in position for charges.
Eva Garabadian – Supreme Team -The other half of a young backcourt for the Supreme Team, Eva is a natural slasher who plays down hill and excelled in transition. She has an array of combos that allows her to get to her mid range or floaters in the lane and can shoot the 3 ball well off the dribble. She is a solid on ball defender and plays passing lanes like a strong safety. He did a great job letting the game come to her throughout the weekend. Looking forward to tracking her development.
Other 2024 you need to watch
Taylor Thomas – Exodus
Devyn Quigley – Exodus
Kennedy Ume – Philly Rise
Myah Hazelton – Philly Rise
Sharia Baynes – Philly Rise
Chazadi Wright – Supreme Team
Raevin Washington – Elevate Elite
Daniya MacDonald – 1 Nation
Madi McDaniel – Team Takeover
Kyndel Walker – Team Takeover
Leah Harmon – Exodus NYC
Here are a list of the young players you need to see
Princess Moody – Team Takeover – 2025
Megan Yarnovich – Team Takeover -2025
Zhen Craft – Team Takeover – 2025
Aniya Trent – Cincy Angels – 2025
Darianna Alexander – WV Thunder – 2025
Luvrain Gaskins – B Scott Academy – 2025
Jameka Brungard – Team Cure -2025
Shayla Smith – Philly Rise – 2025
Amori Jarrett – Elevate Elite – 2025
Jayla Jordyn – Team Takeover – 2026
Jada McClure – Queen City – 2026
Ava Yoon – Team Final – 2026
Annabeth Tsi Turton – Team Final – 2026
Gabby Vaughn – Books and Basketball – 2026
Jayla Koser – Team PA – 2026
Autumn Fleary – Team Takeover – 2026
Sanai Green – Elevate Elite – 2026
Jordan Speller – FBC – 2026
Carley Sweazie – Team Durant – 2026
Ryan Carter – Exodus – 2027
Ashley McCalla – Exodus – 2027
Quandence Samuels – Team Takeover -2027
Timani Harris – TKO – 2027
Micah Ojo – YKS – 2027
Madison Drayton – Queen City – 2027
Jayden Mclain – 2029