MEMPHIS, Tennessee—Up and down the Mississippi River water levels are approaching flood stage and setting records that residents would rather not see broken.  The folks in Memphis and the Mid-South are used to Ole man river and his moody current so life on the bluffs flows on just like the water.  Part of life in June is the Insider Exposure Junior All American Camp.  In it’s fifth year, the event once again offered a brief and much needed respite from the jam packed tournament schedule along with a quick appetizer of skills and drills to keep players focused on the growth of their game.

Over the course of two days, two groups took to the floor of the H.W. Cox Community Center in Collierville getting a dose of Tony Condra’s teaching, energy and enthusiasm.  Blue Star Media and a host of national evaluators caught the skills and subsequent scrimmages getting a good look at some prospects both known and new.  Almost 150 athletes combined to make up both divisions while representing 27 different states on the map.  As always we can’t include everyone and they’re listed alphabetically so nobody should be reading anything into the order.  Some events we find ourselves leaving players out for consistent reasons. This event had some guards who struggled with shot selection and being a good teammate.  The ability to get a shot off doesn’t in and of itself make it a good shot to take.  Parents and coaches who are yelling good shot just because they let it fly aren’t helping their favorite player improve.  One of the things every coach, recruiter and evaluator asks when watching a player is “does she make the teammates around her better?”  Unfortunately, we saw some young players getting off on the wrong foot in that department this weekend.  We’ll be watching closely to see if they become that teammate that everyone wants to play with in the future.

And yes…we had jerseys without numbers on the front once again.  Event director John McGraw was a good sport about the ribbing but it’s still an issue that needs addressing at all events where recruiters, evaluators and media are present.  If one player isn’t identified correctly or finding out who they are costs time we could be watching other athletes we’re wasting somebody’s time and money (Mom, Dad).  Follow the link below to a story run earlier this year as a reminder for coaches and event operators.  Accountability folks!

https://bluestarmedia.org/failure-with-a-price/

Here’s a look at some of the standouts who offered up some moments for all those evaluating from the sidelines this past weekend.

Cori Allen – 2023 – 5-9 – Guard – Tennessee – Added strength is a plus…Creates both shots and passes…Smooth acceleration leaves defenders scrambling…Can make plays in the halfcourt or on the break…Perimeter shot must catch up quickly to keep defenders honest and to maximize the rest of her game

Carleigh Andrews – 2022 – 5-7 – Guard – Mississippi – Attacking mentality in the backcourt…Mixes speed and direction to create penetration…Acceleration challenges defenders to recover…Can get to the rim before rotations come…Keeps opposition on their toes and guessing…Only going to advance her game

Ti’lan Boler – 2020 – 5-11 – Forward – Mississippi – Long and lean build…Active cutter…Makes herself an option…Solid crossover…Keeps it high on the catch and releases it high on the shot…Quick first step

Jareah Branch – 2025 – 5-8 – Forward – Alabama – Has some ballskills…Upright at times on the drive…Gets into traffic…Crossover works well for her…Sees the floor on the break

Autumn Brown – 2020 – 5-8 – Point Guard – Missouri – Athletic guard…Strong individual skills…Plenty of speed with the ball in her hands on the break…Acceleration off the catch…Telegraphs passes at times…Made some plays

Majesty Cade – 2023 – 5-5 – Point Guard – California – Plenty of speed with the ball in her hands…Can change direction on a dime…Acceleration is there on the catch…Decent stroke is in place

Mallory Collier – 2023 – 6-3 – Post Tennessee – Size and frame are legit…Working hard to post and hold her position…Mind is made up before the catch at times taking it into traffic…Others she makes sound reads…Obvious she’s working on keeping it high…Attacks the rim strong…Handled some physical defense…Consistency around the rim will come with repetitions and maturity

Raegan Crisp – 2022 – 5-2 – Point Guard – Oklahoma – Lack of size offset by impressive speed…Utilizes ballskills to improve both shot and pass options…Crossover works well for her…Has a floater to call on…Not hesitant about letting it fly…Choices could use some sharpening

Jocelyn Davis – 2023 – ? – Point Guard – Indiana – Wiry small point…Attacks off the dribble…Hesitation is sharp…Small size and build but body control is there…Can take it to the rim

Maddy Geary – 2023 – 5-9 – Guard – Indiana – Effective and assertive guard…Attacks with intent…Can turn the corner off a screen at speed…Coast to coast…Always pushing it…Great focus

Raniyah Hocutt – 2023 – 6-2 – Post – North Carolina – Young and promising…Has both the size and frame…Learning to use her physical tools…Posts hard and holds her ground…Will rush at times but knows what she’s looking for…Keeps it high on the catch or rebound…Baby hook…Touch is there but needs refinement…Responds well to plays that might not go her way right now…Consistency needs to evolve…Keep watching

Emily Howard – 2021 – 6-4 – Post – Tennessee – Size and length are there…Gets out and runs the floor…Comfortable in the high post or trail spot…Solid high – low passing vision and skills…Can spot up if left alone…Needs to add a more physical approach to her game

Breona Hurd – 2024 – 6-0 – Post/Forward – Missouri – Physically strong for age…Nice frame…Some size…Active and aggressive on the interior…Works to be an option and gets on the offensive glass…First step and one dribble drive…Showed some passing instincts…Willing to mix things up

Ayanna Jackson – 2023 – 6-0 – Forward/Wing – Illinois – Continues to sharpen her skills…Reading before the catch…Sharper decisions…Outstanding first step covers lots of ground…Can handle physical defenders…Gets to the rim but confident with her jumper…Making impact plays…Could do the same on the defensive end

Arissa Jenkins – 2024 – ? – Guard – South Carolina – Strong ballhandling and passing…Speed is there with the ball in her hands…Pushes it in transition…Gets past her defender with ease…Choices need to sharpen up however…Strong on ball defender

Karley Johnson – 2022 – 5-9 – Guard – Oklahoma – Physical and attacking guard…Relentless off the drive…Uses her body effectively protecting the ball…Can take it coast to coast…Handles contact from the bigs…Puts herself in the middle of the action…Aggressive…Footspeed on defense will need some attention

Mikenzie Jones – 2022 – 6-1 – Post – Colorado – Strong and solid low post presence…Good feet down low…Will post and work for position…Basic post moves are there…Step through is efficient…Refinement and repetition needed to keep defenders honest…Plenty of tools in place

Tyler Jones – 2025 – 5-8 – Combo – Tennessee – Makes plays…Wiry build but athletic…Can handle the ball in the open court and off the drive…Interior passing is there…Gets into the paint…Battles on both ends…Only getting her feet wet…Tools are there

Alissa Lewis – 2024 – ? – Guard – Missouri – Smooth athletic guard…Ballskills are refined and allow her to create and improve…Mixes speed and direction well…Attacks but has both a pull up and floater…Good stroke, form and range…Watch

Jenijca Lewis – 2026 – 5-0 – Guard – Has advanced skills and court IQ for age…Still plays young but making solid decisions and executing…Can spot up and shows some range…Focus at this age is exceptional

Darianna Littlepage-Buggs – 2022 – 5-11 – Wing/Forward – Oklahoma – Has size and athleticism to go with it…First step is long and lethal…Accelerates off the move…Step back is there and creates plenty of separation…No hesitation in giving it up as she attacks…Demonstrated some efficient posting at times…Length of stride is an asset on both ends of the floor…Gets on the glass

Caroline Lyles – 2022 – 5-9 – Guard/Wing – Arkansas – Deep and efficient skill set…Active both with and without the ball…Ballskills are there to develop looks or exploit opportunities in half and full court…No reservations about contact…Slashes through traffic easily…Can finish with contact…Throws herself into the game

Lanyra McGill – 2024 – 6-3 – Post – Illinois – Step by step…Size and build serving her well…Runs the floor efficiently…Plays mechanical at times but smoothing out with reps…Knows what she’s looking for on the catch…Must be more assertive in creating rather than taking…Lots of possibilities

Mya Pratcher – 2022 – 6-1 – Forward – Tennessee – Lots of length and athleticism…Smooth and fluid in all her movement…Can attack and develop options for herself and teammates…Lengthy first step…Getting out in transition and making herself available on the break…Can leave defenders behind…Size and agility are equal upsides on the defensive end of the floor

Jyana Salton – 2023 – 5-7 – Combo – North Carolina – Dynamic and attacking guard…Looking create off the dribble…Speed is there with it in her hands…Quick moves cross up defenders…Delivers solid interior passes off the drive…Elevates on the pull up when the bigs rotate her way…Offensive sparkplug

Savannah Scruggs – 2024 – 5-8 – Guard/Wing – Tennessee – Athletic guard…Penetrates…Impressive ball control…One on one skills are three…Makes plays

Aubrey Shaw – 2025 – 6-0 – Wing/Guard – Established young talent with both size and skills…Moves well with and without the ball…Good floor awareness of options and defenders…Ballskills allow her to develop her own looks or improve those of her teammates…Looking to attack opponents…Range is there to force tight close outs…Lots of depth to her game and skill set…Occasional lapse in shot selection will evolve with age

Kania Starks – 2021– 5-3 – Point Guard – Arkansas – Small but focused point…Sharp skills are applied well…Strong vision and passing in transition…Creates and improves options…Assertive on ball defender

Allie Turner 2024 – 5-6 – Guard – Missouri – Young and slightly built guard…Ballskills are sharp and used appropriately…Understands her options…Didn’t force the action or her own shot…Strong understanding of the game for age…Takes advantage of defensive let downs

Kelbie Washington – 2021 – 5-7 – Point Guard – Depth to game…Mixes her attack…Hesitation is effective…Delivers interior passing off penetration…Quick first step off both pass and shot fake…Passing is efficient and comes with good choices…Active on ball defender

Amira Williams – 2020 – 5-9 – Guard – North Carolina – Wiry, athletic build…Elevates on her jumper…Sound ballskills are in place…Fluid on the pull up…Change of speed and direction to develop her own options

Kristin Williams – 2021 – 5-8 – Point Guard – California – Skilled and confident…Refined understanding of what she’s looking for…Mixes speed and direction well…Deceptive athletically…Looking to push and attack at opportunity…Good range…Can keep defenders honest…Plenty of effort

Monica Williams – 2023 – 5-9 – Guard – Indiana – Size…Skills…Athleticism…Attacks while seeing the big picture…Ballhandling and passing are advanced…More than willing to improve a teammates options…Can capitalize on her own…Narrow base on her jumper…Major threat in the open court…Efficient when she goes to the rim…Would be smart to do so more often to keep defenders guessing more