CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Halloween has past, the calendar page has turned and the formal tip off of the 2019 – 20 scholastic basketball season is just around the corner. High school teams across the country are already finding out if the work they’ve done since last March has put them in a position for the season they’ve been hoping for…or if it’s going to be one long road through the winter.
We’re always up for an early peek at some of the teams hoping to make some noise and the Providence Day School Super Scrimmage in Charlotte is always a top flight preview of coming attractions in the Tar Heel State. Add in a very worthwhile Friday night stop just north in Mooresville for an elite middle school showcase compliments of Peter London (Carolina Girls Hoops Report) and Joe Fenelon (New York Girls Hoops Report) and North Carolina is absolutely the place to be in early November.
In all, 28 teams were on hand Saturday for the 12th annual Super Scrimmage while 77 athletes took part in the second addition of Friday Night Lights at the Talbert Recreation Center. While both the season and some of the standouts are young, we still saw some standouts and they’re below combined and in alphabetical order. Because of the younger ages of the Friday Night Lights participants we’re omitting their ever changing heights and yet to be determined schools at this point. They’re shown with their class, current position and home town as provided in the rosters.
Randria Anderson – 2020 – 5-10 – Guard – Legacy Early College – Athletic…Attacking…Ballskills and vision are there in transition…Reads defenders and the floor…Active without the ball…Fluid stroke on the jumper…Consistent form…Assertive on ball defensively
Iycez Adams – 2021 – 6-0 – Forward – Glenn – Strong…Aggressive…Nice mix in her skill set…Has some ball skills to call upon…Jump hook is there…Willing to use both strength and body defensively…Tools
Taylor Barner – 2024 – Guard – Fuquay-Varina, N.C. – Lots of speed with the ball…Slashes to the rim…Creates…Crossover and floater…Has both form and range
Shakira Baskerville – 2021 – 6-0 – Wing/Forward – West Forsyth – Athletic with some size…Agility is there…Active…Crossover works…Slashes into traffic…Can spot up…Needs to mix things up with a more physical approach
Danauje Brooks – 2025 – Point Guard – Hope Mills, N.C. – Pushed the ball with speed and confidence…Good vision in transition…Change of speed and direction…Small but effective in traffic…Makes plays
Breya Busby – 2021 – 5-4 – Point Guard – Charlotte Christian – Small but quick with the ball…Navigates traffic both in the half and full court…Creates and improves passing opportunities…Can overdribble at times…Gets to the rim…Handles contact on the drive…Tools are there to dictate tempo…Shot consistency will be an asset moving forward
Kennedy Calhoun – 2021 – 5-3 – Point Guard – Hickory Ridge – Skilled left handed point guard…Impressive individual attack…Hesitation move is effective…Mixes her speed both in half and full court attack…Decent form and range…Misdirection set up her passing…Makes plays
Joyce Edwards – 2024 – Forward- Rembert, S.C. – Elite prospect…Size, strength and athleticism…Plays with effort and edge…Looking to make plays…Can create and improve her own looks…Perimeter shot needs some refinement…Fluid and agile on both ends of the floor…Exceptional promise
Alyssa Ervin – 2024 – Guard – Woodlawn, Va. – Long build…All legs…Skills and instincts…Good body control for age…Passing skills…Lots of promise
Adair Garrison – 2021 – 6-1 – Forward / Post – Freedom – Solid build with some assertive strength…Reads defenders well…Attacks on the catch…Nice skill set on the block…Can finish with contact…Baby hook had a moment or two…Plays with focus
Jael Hall – 2021 – 5-6 – Point Guard – First Assembly Academy – Aggressive and attacking at the point…Strong one on one skills…Acceleration off the move is explosive…Good awareness on the attack…Mixes direction well on penetration…Good physical strength
Jasmine Harris – 2024 – Guard – Browns Summit, N.C. – Slashing guard…Gets out in transition…Crossover is low and quick…Makes plays on the defensive end of the floor…Full court player
Jazlyn Harris – 2024 – Guard – Charlotte, N.C. – Wiry build…Strong individual skills…Attacks on the catch…Speed with and without the ball…Overdribbles at times
Taylor Henderson – 2021 – 5-9 – Guard – Myers Park – Guard with solid speed and quickness…Possesses good physical strength as well…Makes plays off the entry pass…Elevates well off the pull up…Good speed with the ball in her hands…First step is quick…Digs in defensively…Holds her ground against penetration…More consistency will be an asset down the road
Ella Hobbs – 2024 – Post – Mooresville, N.C. – Size and frame…Moves well with and without the ball…Stronger…Needs to add depth to skill set to keep up with physical tools
Olivia Jacobs – 2024 – Guard – Garner, N.C. – Strong…Athletic guard…Creates…Accelerates on the catch…Slashes into traffic without hesitation…Gets to the rim
Reece Johnson – 2022 – 5-10 – Wing – South Mecklenburg – Lean with length…Legs…Could grow…Has some ballskills and good instincts to use them…Form and touch are there with open perimeter looks…Cuts aggressively with intent…Strength will be an asset against more physical defenders
Zamareya Jones – 2024 – 5-1 – Point Guard – Greenville, N.C. – Speed and quickness with the ball…Wiry build…Crossover is refined for age…Step back with range…Gets to the rim
Morgan Kelson – 2020 – 5-10 – Forward – Providence Day – Defined effort…Aggressive start to finish on both ends of the floor…Attacks…Can create from the high post…Multiple positions on the defensive end of the floor…Competes…Doesn’t back down or play soft
Imani Lester – 2022 – 6-3 – Forward – North Raleigh Christian – High profile prospect…Low profile effort…Have to generously concede benefit of the doubt based on previous play…Very limited outing was surprising given strong summer production…Tools are all still in place…Raises question of consistency
Evan Miller – 2020 – 5-11 – Wing – Ardrey Krell – Active with length on the wing…Long first step…Creating off the dribble…Gets into traffic…Ballskills are sharp…Pull up is there…Form is there…Demonstrated range as well…Agility and length serve her well defensively
Braylyn Milton – 2021 – 5-11 – Wing – Independence – Good length and athleticism…Added strength…Can create looks and passes off the dribble…Upright at times but effective…Makes an impact on the break and in the halfcourt…Step back creates separation…Sound form…Length and agility work well defensively
Amhyia Moreland – 2021 – 6-1 – Forward – Vance – Size and frame…Impressive strength…Holds her ground on the block…Willing to mix things up…Can finish with contact…Gets on the offensive boards…Physical defender
Anna Pratt – 2024 – Post – Myrtle Beach, S.C. – Good size and frame already…Had moments…Needs to focus on the next play rather than last…Has possibilities
Keshiya Rhodes – 2024 – Guard – Williamston, N.C. – Strong with the ball…Attacking mentality…Solid in traffic…Nice step back…Pull up works well
Ashley Roberts – 2020 – 5-11 – Post – Jordan – Solid build…Runs the floor…Finishes well around the rim…Post moves are well taught…Works hard making herself an option…Strong on the offensive glass
Sarah Strong – 2024 – Forward/Wing –Fuquay-Varina, N.C.– Refined skills for age…Size and frame are already in place…Creates both shots and passes…Scores it in multiple ways…Willing to share it…Reads the floor…Form and range in place…Had moments defensively…Needs to embrace challenge of toughest match ups
Lisa Tesson – 2022 – 5-10 – Point Guard – TRC Academy – Physically strong with good size at the point…Assertive with the ball in her hands…Pushing from make, miss and turnover….Can convert coast to coast…Vision is there on the break and off penetration…Stroke and range are sound
Reese Wilson – 2024 – Guard – Charlotte, N.C. – Focused and skilled…Sees the floor…Reacts well vs defensive rotations…Sets up both shots and passes…Good grasp of the game for age…Creates options for herself and teammates
