SOUTHLAKE, Texas—The second annual Southwest Sports Alliance Spring Classic accomplished what few businesses can lay claim to in today’s challenging environment.  With a 20 percent growth in participating teams from last year’s inaugural event and players from 14 different states taking the floor throughout the weekend, the Texas based tournament is evolving quickly into a priority stop on the recruiting itinerary of an extensive lineup of college recruiters.  Over 90 coaches were on hand throughout the weekend and as a testament to the talent on the rosters over 20 of those call the campuses of Power Five schools home.

While our time over the course of NCAA weekend number one was split between two events, we got a quick look at some the athletes poised for strong spring and summer schedule including next weekend’s second live audition front of the college crowd.  Between now and August we’ll see plenty of established and evolving prospects as well as some new faces that will be looking to make a splash of their own.  Of course, it wasn’t possible to see all 96 teams in action but here are some quickhitters on those we did get a chance to see down in the Lone Star State.

Mariah Adams – 2018 – 5-11 – Wing / Guard – Mavs Joe Johnson Elite – Long and thin…Sound ballhandling…Interior passing off the drive is sharp…Crossover…Sees the floor on the break

Erynn Barnum – 2018 – 6-0 – Forward – Mavs Joe Johnson Elite – Lean…Athletic forward…Can create her own…Assertive on the catch…Handles physical defenders…Strong offensive boards…Makes plays

Aliyah Boston – 2019 – 6-3 – Post – iExcel Basketball – Continues to establish herself…Has size, build and strength…Active…Effort on both ends of the floor…Becoming more comfortable away from the rim…Did settle at times…Has a presence on the offensive boards…Consistency will be key 

Charli Collier – 2018 – 6-5 – Post – Cy-Fair EYBL – Continues to advance her game…Quicker in her reads and attack…Becoming more and more -Fair Elite physical on both ends of the floor…First step off high post drive is long and explosive…Protects the ball on the jump hook and uses full extension…Still just scratching the surface

Katelyn Crosthwait – 2019 – 5-9 – Point Guard – Oklahoma Swarm Blue Star – Skilled point guard…Ballskills and passing…Sees the floor in transition and halfcourt…Effective shot fake…Form and touch are there 

Domonique Davis – 2019 – 5-6 – Point Guard – Lady Flames Elite – Physically strong and quick point guard…Fluid ballhandling…Crossover is sharp…Hesitation comes with impressive acceleration…Floater…Passes well off penetration…Good on ball defender

Amber Gaston – 2018 – 6-3 – Forward / Post – MHSP Elite – Long and athletic…Lean build…Active on both ends of the floor…Fluid movement…Anticipates defensively…Gets on the boards…Can deliver the ball high-low…Runs the floor throughout

Donnella Gardner – 2019 – 6-2 – Post / Forward – Arizona Mavericks – Has the frame and size…Can run the floor…Took it to the rim on occasion…Possibilities are there

Zarielle Green – 2018 – 6-1 – Guard – DFW Elite Nike EYBL – Defines versatility…Impact player on both ends…Creates both on the break and in the halfcourt…Effective scorer off penetration and from the perimeter…Elevates around the rim…Can defend any spot on the perimeter with length and quickness…Established elite

Heavenly Greer – 2020 – 6-3 – Post – Arizona Mavericks – Impressive size and build with room to grow…Lots of speed and agility…Young in the development of her game but lots of moments and flashes…Can put it on the floor to a degree…Wingspan and vertical make her a presence…Left hand is a way’s off…Plenty of tools in place…Up to her

Kaia Harrison – 2019 – 5-6 – Point Guard – iExcel Basketball – Quick on both ends…Lots of speed with the ball…Change of speed and direction…Crossover…Elevates on pull up…Assertive defender

Kyndall Hunter – 2021 – 5-6 – Point Guard – Cy-Fair Skyrise – Athletic and quick point…Lots of speed with the ball…Impressive vision and decision making for age…Can get to the rim but the pull up is there…Fluid stroke and range keep defenders honest…Quickness serves her well defensively as well…All the tools 

Maliyah Johnson – 2020 – 6-1 – Forward – Cy-Fair Skyrise – Length and agility…Lefty…Runs the floor with the guards…Some passing skills…Gets on the glass…Lots of promise with lots to learn

Katelyn Levings – 2020 – 6-3 – Forward – Oklahoma Swarm Blue Star – Added length…Evolving depth to her skill set…Ability is there to work inside and out…Can put it on the floor but is upright at times…Impressive understanding of the game for age…Makes herself a factor in transition…Strength is limited but will evolve with age…No hesitations against top tier older opponents 

Marquandra Mason – 2019 – 5-8 – Point Guard – Arizona Mavericks – Stocky but strong guard…Ball skills and instincts are there…Explosive attack of the dribble…Physically strong on the drive…Perimeter shot and shot selection will need consistency…Conditioning will be critical in development

Jordan Nixon – 2018 – 5-8 – Point Guard – iExcel Basketball – Strong ball skills create opportunities…Change of speed and direction are top tier…Crossover is lethal…Acceleration off her moves is explosive…Reads off the drive and makes sharp decision…Good in traffic on the break

Jaden Owens – 2019 – 5-8 – Point Guard – Cy-Fair Elite EYBL – Athletic and attacking at the point…Pushes the ball at opportunity…Sees the entire floor in the halfcourt…Hesitation to a crossover has become lethal…Making stronger choices on the catch and in transition…Assertive on ball defensively…Setting herself apart

Sedona Prince – 2018 – 6-7 – Post – Cy-Fair Elite EYBL – Skill set continue to deepen and become sharper…Working effectively down low as well as away from the rim…Can put it on the floor confidently as needed…Touch and elevated release are there on the mid-range to high post…High – Low passing…Deceiving vertical combines with size to make her a challenge to any defender

Annie Ramil – 2018 – 6-0 – Wing – iExcel Basketball – Penetrates and slashes…Blue collar…Makes plays…Deceiving off the dribble…Active…Reads the floor…Anticipates 

Endyia Rogers – 2019 – 5-6 – Point Guard – DFW Elite Nike EYBL – Pushes the ball…Change of speed and direction…Makes good decisions at speed…Penetrates consistently…Delivers the ball in transition…Has range 

Roshala Scott – 2019 – 5-6 – Point Guard – Mavs Joe Johnson Elite – Quick point guard…Gets to the rim…Creates both shots and passes off penetration…Handles physical defenders…Aggressive on ball defender

Daphne White – 2018 – 6-3 – Post – MHSP Elite – Length with athleticism…Posts hard…Understands angles…Falls away at times…Physically strong…Keeps it high on the interior catch…Mechanical with rough edges but also plenty of possibilities 

Madison Williams – 2018 – 5-11 – Wing / Forward – Cy-Fair Elite EYBL – Explosive athlete…Plays with an aggressive attack…First step is quick and tough to contain…Elevates on her pull up…Not afraid of mixing things up…Can be an impact player…Physical defender

Christyn Williams – 2018 – 5-10 – Guard – Cy-Fair Elite EYBL – Elite guard…Plays with smooth athleticism…Can score off the drive or spotted up on the perimeter…Consistency and range are evolving…Handles contact on penetration…Plays with focus…Sky continues to be the limit