MURFREESBORO, Tenn.— Everyone likes going back for seconds especially shortly after Thanksgiving. Here is our second look from the Tennessee Turkey Jamm. The following prospects caught and kept our attention some known and some unknowns.
It’s always enjoyable to watch versatile prospects 2015 5 foot 11 guard-forward Shaquera Wade, who plays for Huntsville High School (Alabama), did just that. Wade showed the ability to attack off the bounce as well as post up defenders on the low block. Her face up game compliments her low post moves. Wade has a nice stroke that extends out beyond the three point arc. She rebounds extremely well and is a solid defender that isn’t afraid to mix it up versus taller opponents. If Wade, an emotional player, can keep her focus on the game and not on the officials the sky is the limit for the BCS caliber prospect.
We are always on the lookout out for a quality big and Capitol Christian Academy 2017 6-4 Musharapha Alahassan is one to watch. She has a chance to be just what we’re looking for. Alahassan has a long athletic build, she rebounds the ball at highest point, finishes well in the paint and runs the floor extremely well. Alahassan a solid defender with a knack for blocking shots and she does a good job communicating on the floor. Alahassan with continued development on her midrange shot and low post face up game she has the potential to be a force at both ends. Tremendous upside.
It’s always good to watch good perimeter play and Homewood-Flossmoor 2017 point guard Nadia Green caught my attention. The 5-8 guard is very athletic and does a great job attacking and creating off the bounce. Green finishes at the rim but also has a nice midrange jumper as well as a sweet three point stroke. She does an excellent job involving her teammates and is a solid on ball defender. Green is potentially a BCS prospect. Keep eyes on.
This 5-6 crafty 2016 guard from Robert E. Lee (Alabama) played extremely well. Tykeria Williams had her entire repertoire on display. She used a killer crossover coupled with her explosive first step to attack the paint looking to score or dish to slashing teammates. Williams used her speed and quickness to create space to get off her shot in traffic. She also showed that she can consistently stroke the midrange jumper as well as be a threat from beyond the arc. Williams demonstrated the ability to translate her speed and athleticism into dividends on the defensive end by forcing turnovers and cashing in on the ensuing possession. She’s definitely a guard on the rise and with continued development has a chance to play at the next level.
Jefferson Davis (Alabama) Skyy Ellis unsigned senior is a feisty crafty player that does all the intangibles that all coaches love. The 5-8 guard wing attacked the rim and either produced in the paint or dropped dimes to her teammates. Ellis does a good job running the floor and finished well off the break. She also displayed a nice mid-range touch. Defensively, Ellis did a excellent job jumping the passing lanes as well as defending on perimeter or low post. Simply put, she finds a way to make plays to help her team win. Ellis is an all-around player with a knack for making big plays and will make the program that lands her very happy.
Looking for athletic 6 foot 1 forward that plays the game the way it is supposed to be played, then Jefferson Davis (Alabama) 2016 Kayla Jackson is your prospect. She has a solid body with long arms that take up space in the lane. Jackson plays a very aggressive game at both ends of the court. She has a nice low-post game and finishes well in the paint or gets to the line where she is a good free-throw shooter. Jackson also showed that she has a smooth face-up game as well being a good passer. She used her long arms and good leaping ability to dominant the boards and push the ball up the floor. Defensively, Jackson defended the low post and perimeter extremely well with a fearless, reckless abandon, contesting several shots and scrapping for loose balls. Jackson has a tremendous upside with mid to high DI potential.
