KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The 2018 Rising Blue Star tour moved full speed ahead into its second chapter last weekend.  Things kicked off a day early north of the border in Toronto before a Sunday double-header of hoops action in the Big Apple and Good Ol’ Rocky Top, Tennessee rounded out the weekend action.

Blue Star founder Mike Flynn led the way in Canada before joining Joe Fenelon and Fran Burbidge back in New York City on Sunday. Despite some rainy and windy conditions in Knoxville, the show did go on Sunday afternoon, giving RBS another talent-laden trifecta of events for the weekend.

Check out https://risingbluestar.com/for all of our upcoming camp dates and registration information.

For a look back at our week one coverage follow the link below.

https://www.bluestarmedia.org/rising-blue-star-begins-extensive-fall-schedule/

As always check back with Blue Star Media for more Rising Blue Star coverage throughout the fall! Here are some of the standouts who caught our attention on the court last week.

RBS TORONTO (Mike Flynn)

Summer Bostock – 2023 – 5-8 – Guard – Transway – Smooth athlete…Long, lanky frame…Growing skill set as an offensive player…Keep an eye on

Peyton Hotrum – 2023 – 5-2 – Guard – Brantford CYO – Off guard…Good ball skills…Range on the jumper…Needs to keep working…One to watch as she grows and matures physically

Lemyah Hylton – 2022 – 5-10 – Guard – Southwest Academy – Long, lean two guard…Good size for a shooter…Needs to continue to add strength…Potential upside is growing

Alexis McNabb – 2022 – 5-4 – Point Guard/Guard – AZ Select – Deceptive quickness…Has the skill set and IQ to play on or off the ball effectively…Smart on both sides of the floor…Plenty of potential

Cheyenne Rowe – 2022 – 6-1 – Guard/Forward – Southwest Academy – Versatile and athletic…Can slide between the wing and four spots…Lots of upside…Keep watching

Anastsija Veljovic – 2024 – 5’9 – Guard – Mississauga Monarchs – Long and athletic…Wing prospect…Shows the ability to play either off guard position…Quickness galore…Bright future

RBS KNOXVILLE

Carlee Adkins – 2023 – 5-0 – Point Guard/Guard – TN Fury – Skilled, stockier guard…Plays with effort…Tough and gritty…Good with the ball…Step back game is becoming more useful…Had some nice moments

Taryn Blankenship  — 2022 – 5-11 – Forward – Pulaski County Wolves – Big, strong build…Light on her feet…Effective driver facing up…15 foot range…Vocal defensively…Good feet…Mobility is there…Can work in either role of the ball screen game

Allyson Fleenor – 2022 – 5-10 – Forward – Pulaski County Wolves – Has the physical attributes…Has some ups…Finishes with either hand…Built like a four player…Ability to handle and pass like a wing…Gets position to score in the paint…Range is to the arc…Early understanding of the pick and roll game…Creative put backs in the paint

Shay McDonell – 2024 – 5-4 – Guard – TN Threat – New to the game…Still learning as she goes…Blue collar approach…Scrappy and has a some motor about her…Needs to stay in the gym and keep at it

Ainsley Pfeiffer – 2023 – 5-9 –Guard/Forward – Fight Select – Combines athletic tools…Good frame…Has some burst to sprint the floor…Gets up off the ground…Can go four dribbles end to end…Long on defense

Amelia Pfeiffer – 2024 –5-11 – Forward – Nautilus Express – Great build…Gets up…Quickness with the ball for her age and position…Aggressive especially on defense…Has the build and skill set to project into a promising player

Erin Russell – 2022 – 5-5 – Guard – Pulaski County Wolves – Lefty shooter…Can put the ball in the basket…One on one skills…Hits shots off the bounce or off the jab as well…Consistent performer in skill work and live play…Good understanding of cuts and spacing

Keslyn Secrist – 2023 – 5’3 – Point Guard/Guard – Pulaski County Wolves – Skilled and smooth with the ball…Court awareness and vision are there…Has instincts…Can score off the bounce…Utilizes jab to create space…Reads situations well

Leah Thornton – 2023 – 5-3 – Guard – TN Lady Trotters – Foundation starting to form…Has some length…Fearless player…Makes shots, particularly in the mid range…Extending the jumper to the arc

Juleigh Anne Tucker – 2023 – 5-5 – Guard – East TN Air – Developing two guard…Range stretching to the arc…Covers some ground with the ball…Pull up…Mobility on defense as well …Gets a hand in a shooter’s face

RBS NEW YORK CITY (Mike Flynn, Joe Fenelon, Fran Burbidge)

Brianna Camaj –2023 – 5-11 – Guard/Forward – Empire State – Definitely some versatility at this size and age…Has the build…Foot speed is OK…Still developing…Will be dangerous as she develops quickness…Good start skills wise

Kiley Capstraw – 2022 – 5-9 – Guard – New Jersey Belles – Positionstill to be determined…Fluid with the ball…Toughness very evident…Continues to work on her craft

Zephyr Connolly – 2024 – 5-4 – Point Guard/Guard – Empire State – Lanky young stand out combo…Good quickness…Shifty moves with the ball…Could be a factor at either guard spot…Trending the right way as she gets older

Saniyah Glenn – 2022 – 6-1 – Forward – Exodus – Wing span is there…Thin frame waiting to fill out…Continues to get quicker…Adding ball skills…Jump shot is evolving…Still growing…High ceiling Theresa Hagans – 2025 – 5-0 – Point Guard – City Rocks – Small at this point…Deep skill set at the point…”Wow” play ability…Doing things beyond her age level…Promising prospect to watch

Taylor Hinkle – 2022 – 5-9 – Guard –Rebels – Smooth guard on the wing…Strong moves to the basket…Plenty of upside with continued experience

Katelyn Simpson – 2023 – 5-8 – Guard – Riverside Hawks – Smooth wing guard…Athletic…Motor is there…Needs to develop that mean streak…Keep watching