RALEIGH, N.C. – Entering its third decade as a long running cog in the ever-turning wheel of the April NCAA viewing period, the Deep South Classic returned once again to the halls of the Raleigh Convention Center last weekend.

With 20 courts of basketball action competing every time slot, there was more than enough to quench the thirst of fans, evaluators, and college coaches alike. As always, there was plenty of Southern talent to be seen representing the home region, and then some unique match ups came into play with a mix of West Coast and even International flare throughout the event.

As always, we evaluated hundreds of players during this four day event. Here are just a few who we enjoyed watching down South.

Laila Acox – 2021 – 6-0 – Forward – A’ja Wilson Elite 15U – Goes into the contact to get into her post scoring…Good size…Can get up off of two feet…Handles well enough to be a threat off the bounce…Good stroke

Kei’lley Brown – 2022 – 6-1 – Forward – Alabama Heat Elite 2022 – Lots of natural athleticism to pull from…Rebounds the basketball…Built for the face up game that may come sooner rather than later

Lanasia Brown – 2022 – 5-6 – Guard – A’ja Wilson Elite 14U – Plenty of bounce and physical potential…Hit the mid range shot…Weaves through traffic in transition…Tough to the rim…Will rip the ball away from opponents

Emma Capps – 2020 – 6-1 – Forward – TN Flight Select 2020 – Works inside but can stretch the defense with her three point abililty…Can take two or three dribbles in the flow of the offense…Posts up hard…Willing and capable passer in different areas of the post

Sonia Citron – 2021 – 6-1 – Guard/Forward – Hoopers 2020 Elite Lombardi – Makes things happen when she puts the ball on the floor…Plays in attack mode…Dangerous in the mid-range…Has an array of floaters…Sets up her teammates off the dribble

Chyna Cornwell -2020 – 6-3 – Post – Carolina Waves 17U West – Big time prospect…Force inside…Tree trunks for legs…Gets good position and score…Lots of rebound put backs…Relocates without the ball

Shelby Darden – 2020 – 6-4 – Post -Team Loaded NC Winston – Great wingspan…Grabs lots of rebounds…Range to 15 feet…Soft touch evident inside…Double-double threat is real

Matilda Ekh – 2020 – 6-0 – Guard/Forward – BG Lulea Blue – Game features the ability to do everything…Has the three and the pull up alike…Likes to rebound and push on her own…Gets to the basket in transition

Kennise Etienne – 2023 – 5-6 – Point Guard – IL X-Citement Monstars 2023 – Speed with the ball, especially in transition…Gets into a good stop and pop…Plays stronger than she looks…Shrugs off contact…Finds teammates instead of forcing bad, out of control shots

Sania Feagin – 2021 – 6-4 – Forward – GA Pearls National 17U – Elite physical traits…Continued improvement equals results…Runs floor consistently…Impact player on defense…Patience on the catch inside…Can go coast to coast with speed and guard-like handles

Malia Fisher – 2021 – 6-1 – Guard – Atlanta Cagers Blue Star – Genuine motor…A problem off the bounce when she gets going…Got to the basket and the line…Can put up some numbers

Khaniah Gardner – 2021 – 6-1 – Guard/Forward – Baylor Basketball 2021 – High level athlete…Provides plenty of versatility on both ends…Penetrated off the dribble…Glides through the air to draw contact…Bright future

Kennedy Hall – 2025 – 6-2 – Forward -Team Takeover 2024 – Rangy …Runs like a deer…Handled the ball in the open court…Helped beat full court pressure…Always seems to be on the move…Has all the makings

Bryana Hardy – 2022 – 6-0 – Forward – FBC BounceNation Jay 2021 – Can grab some big time rebounds…Will face up and hit the high low…Can also put it on the deck…Has basics in her back to the basket tool box…Plenty of room to continue growth

Eno Inyang – 2021 – 6-3 – Post -East Coast United Murray – Consistent in the post…Ducks in hard…Likes to seal up the line for lob over the top…Big, mobile prospect…No problem throwing her weight around

Amari Jackson – 2022 – 6-0 – Forward – Team Impact 14U – Made standout plays as a post defender…Length helps her challenge plenty of shots…Pulled some nice rebounds…Finished inside at a solid rate

Ashlon Jackson – 2022 – 6-0 – Point Guard -HTX Fire 2020 – Tough to stop off ball screens…Can stop and shoot the three behind them…Lots of assists…Sees the floor well…Shakes defenders off the bounce

Camille Jackson – 2022 – 5-9 – Point Guard – IL X-Citement Joi – Elite physical attributes…Mature game…Lots of drive, draw, and kick led to assists…Played more of a facilitator role…Can jab and get separation…Likes to get into the pull up jump shot

Cea’anai Jackson -2022 – 6-3 – Post -Philly Freedom Stars 2022 Garner – Broad-shouldered youngster…A handful in the paint at times…Runs the floor fine…Nice passing from the lane…Will have a chance to make herself into an impact player

Christyonna Jackson – 2024 – 5-11 – Forward – South Carolina Future 13U – Strong, athletic and bouncy…Look and demeanor of an older player…Has the skill set to stay inside long term with physical growth

Janell Johnson -2022 – 5-7-Point Guard/Guard – KA Nightmares – Lefty combo…Scorer’s mentality…Can hit the trey…Got to the cup…Better suited playing off the ball to maximize output…Can make clutch buckets down the stretch…Maturity coming to her game

Malva Lorensson – 2021-5-9 – Guard – BG Lulea White -Stand out on ball defender…Gets to the rim some…Hits the three…Cuts hard…Willing passer…Good energy in her style of play

Linden Madison – 2022 – 6-1 – Forward – James River Baughman – Noticeable high activity level…Moves well without the ball…Vocal at times…Can face up, jab, and attack the rim or get into a pull up

Jada Malone – 2021 – 6-4 – Post – CyFair Premier National 17U – Outstanding mobility…Super light on her feet…Continues to grow her game…Scoring evolving with offensive skills

Tessa Miller – 2021 – 6-0 – Forward – TN Flight Select 2021 Silver – Doesn’t give up on plays…Strong and skilled inside…Keeps it high and finishes through contact…Soft hands…Showed off depth to her game

Aneesah Morrow – 2021 – 6-2 – Forward – Baylor Basketball 2021 – Strength top to bottom…Plays with some power…Pushes in transition on her own…Good pace for her size…Range to the arc…Cleans up on the offensive boards…Sees the entire floor in transition

Michelle Ojo – 2021 – 6-0 – Guard/Forward – Carolinas Elite 17U – Versatile bully type…Slashes her way into some physical finishes…Different type of player…Tough…Athletically can hang with some of the best

Jillian Payne – 2021 – 5-10 – Guard – MA Huskies Hamel 16U – Capable and productive shooter with range…Consistent from deep…Not just a spot up player…Gets it off on the move…Quick trigger

Ainsley Pfeiffer – 2023 – 5-10 – Guard/Forward – East TN Air 2023 – Defensive nose for the ball creates opportunities in transition game…Smart and accurate passer…Motor is a standout trait as well…Focus and work show in her game

Emma Risch – 2023 – 6-0 – Guard – East Coast United Murray – Lets the game come to her…Strong with the ball…No problem breaking the press…IQ shows on both sides of the ball…Smart defender…Comfortably playing three years up

Sophia Rueppell -2023 – 5-7 – Point Guard/Guard – East Coast United Clarke 2023 – Nice skill set thus far…Uses dribble to improve position to pass or score…Three ball is there…Shoots it with confidence

Ariana Seawell – 2021 – 6-2 – Forward – Hoopers 2021 Elite Parks – Sits down and defends…Strong lower half and ability to use it…Talks on defense…Boxes out hard…Nice stroke…Promising summer ahead

Lazaria Spearman – 2022 – 6-3 – Forward – FBC Hoopstars Brown – Evident why the attention…Has some legit bunnies…Fights for position even on offensive boards…Quick on the put backs…Finishes consistently off the glass

Jennifer Sullivan -2022 – 5-8 – Point Guard/Guard – East TN Air 2020 Campos – Scoring guard…Superb ball and body control…Changes pace and direction well…Step back three is solid…Scores off the bounce at all three levels

Kaleigh Thompson -2022 – 6-0 – Guard – AR Mavs Elite 15U – Handles are developing nicely…Will pull some boards down with long reach…Lowers the shoulder to finish…Scored in efficiently in transition

Lee Volker – 2021 – 6-0 – Guard – Loudon Flight Showcase 2020 – Game continues to grow in diversity…Shoots it well…Got out in transition to score or pass…Focus and poise

Alonya Waldon – 2023 – 5-5 – Point Guard – East Coast United Premier 2023 – Highlight reel passing…Quick enough to get open without the ball…Can create for others on the catch…Hit the three…Takes charges

Sacha Washington – 2021 – 6-1 – Post – FBC Hoopstars Brown – Adept lefty despite being right handed…Powers up through contact…Runs the floor…High field goal percentage

Cameron Williams – 2020 – 6-3 – Post – Mac Irvin Fire Godfather – Toughness in everything she does…Works for position…Can put it in the basket…Big time tools…Lefty…Total package

Mikaylah Williams -2023 – 5-11 – Forward – AR Mavs Elite 14U – High level athletic make up…No look passes off the dribble…Will post up hard and demand the ball…Goes up to get lob passes to score…Scoring threat with the ball in multiple areas

Molina Williams – 2020 – 6-0 – Forward – Carolina Waves Hemming 17U – Affects the game in different ways…Showed the ability to shoot, drive, or pass…Gets up to grab some tough boards…Range is to arc

Freja Worth – 2021-6-0 – Forward – BG Lulea White – Active and strong…Gets good position above the block inside…Comfortable on the perimeter…Handles the ball in transition…Has the in game work rate sought at the next level