SUWANEE, Ga. – The July evaluation period competition kicked off just outside of Atlanta for many, as 112 teams from 17 states and Canada clashed at the 15th annual Tournament of Champions at the Suwanee Sports Academy. Teams from Las Vegas, Chicago, the DMV area as well as Quebec and Toronto joined teams from the southeast to compete and draw attention from college recruiters. With seven courts displaying highly competitive games throughout the tournament, champions were crowned for 15U, 16U, and 17U bracket play. Here are some players who stood out for the contributions made to their teams.
Fantasia Baines – 2020 – 6-0 – Guard/Forward – Lady Meanstreets 15U – Long, aggressive athlete that can elevate…Very comfortable on the perimeter…Rebounds everything…Plays with high motor…Forces some on offense but very high ceiling
Anaya Boyd – 2020 – 5-11 – Guard – FBC BounceNation Jay – Explosive guard with very natural feel for game…Ridiculous speed…Almost gets out of control…Elevates with ease…Creates for herself with athleticism…With offensive development will be very hard to guard
Taylor Cullinan – 2021 – 6-1 – Forward – Skillset Lady Vipers Freshman 15U – Long and slim with touch on her shot…Comfortable shooter from behind arc…Can knock down from deep…Must become more active on glass…Great potential
Kalifa Ford – 2019 – 5-9 – Guard – Arkansas Belles 16U – Strong guard who can get to midrange and knock down the three…Tough attacker off the bounce…Uses body and strength well…Clears space and cuts off defender…Plays both ends of the floor
Tyla Happer – 2018 – 5-9 – Guard – Team Loaded 2018 Richardson – Reclassified guard with improved scoring ability…Thick body with good control in traffic…Effective scorer from midrange and behind arc…Step back three off one dribble…Physical defender…Ability to take over in close games
Sharonica Hartsfield – 2020 – 5-5 – Point Guard/Guard – Below the Rim 15U – Very athletic combo guard…Plays with extremely high motor on both ends…Can handle pressure…Changes gears quickly…Shows real explosion past defender…Finishes well…Intimidating defender…Strong and compact body
Anysa Jordan – 2019 – 6-1 – Forward – WV Infinity Flight Curry – Stretch four with good mobility…Lefty…Can knock down the outside shot…Will battle inside but doesn’t flat out dominate…Good energy on the court…Brings intangibles to her team
Skyla Knight – 2019 – 5-8 – Point Guard – AL Southern Starz 2018 Looney – Up-tempo point guard that distributes well…Confident midrange scorer…Strong crossover game to attack the rim…Draws defense and sets up teammates…Can make open three…Work on driving left for next level…Great composure
Eleanore Marciszewski – 2018 – 6-0 – Guard/Forward – Bluehounds 17U – Sets feet quickly to knock down shots from range…Can create for herself and teammates…Makes up for average athleticism with IQ and hi-level shooting…Good size on perimeter…Competes hard
Eva Mazur – 2018 – 5-10 – Guard – Maine Firecrackers Briggs – Scrappy wing…Hustle player that brings intangibles to very skilled team…Tough, fearless defender…Finishes well and hits the open shot…Makes few mistakes
Mia Moore – 2021 – 5-6 – Guard – FBC Mo YoungGunz – Tough guard with a real hustle mentality…Very athletic…Finishes well…She doesn’t stop coming at you…Defends and likes the up-tempo game…Dynamic player
Javyn Nicholson – 2019 – 6-3 – Forward – FBC Black 2018 17U – Big kid who really moves well…Wants the ball offensively…Very nice touch on her shot…Effective, skilled power forward…Rebounds well
Nissa Sam-Grant – 2018 – 6-3 – Forward – FBC Black 17U – Long body who is developing touch and better hands…Can finish around rim…Can score over defense…Posts up hard and asks for touches…Rim protector on defense
Jewel Smalls – 2018 – 5-9 – Guard – FBC 2018 Kay – Athletic guard…Elevates on shot…Can pull-up in space, shoot the three, and score at the rim…Good handle…Plays both ends…Stays very active
Amaya Tucker – 2018 – 5-5 – Point Guard – Winston Salem Stealers Rizoti – Tough, small-framed guard…Controls tempo, distributes, and can score…Great handle…Knocks down the open three…Makes the smart play in transition
Eboni Walker – 2019 – 5-11 – Forward – Vegas Bulldogs 17U – Athletic post that could transition to a guard/forward at next level…Great open court speed…Finishes well…Works tirelessly to rebound…More of an intangibles kid than super skilled, but gets it done…Best attribute: how hard she plays
Emma Wallhoff – 2021 – 5-8 – Guard – Team Knight 2021 – Knockdown shooter…Sets feet and has quick release…Not afraid to shoot with hand in her face…Very consistent…Okay against pressure…Ability to find teammates in traffic…Good offensive rebounder
Demi Washington – 2019 – 5-11 – Guard – Triangle Lady Knights – Pro-body guard… Drives to rim or pulls up in midrange game…Can hit three but not her specialty…Match-up problem…Excels on defense…Can guard perimeter or post…Consistently creates steals
Ja’Leah Williams – 2021 – 5-6 – Guard – Team Knight 2021 – Talented combo guard…Great change of speed…Ability to finish in a variety of ways…Pull-up game with shot fake is too easy…Hits the three ball with consistency…Very active rebounder…Skilled passer…Will outwork opponents
