Baltimore, Md. – The flowers at the front of McDaniel College’s campus majestically mimicked the iconic flag of its home state, as more than 70 teams descended upon the suburban Baltimore school for USJN’s 5th Annual East Coast Clash.
Like many events outside of the NCAA D-I viewing calendar, many Division-III coaches were on hand looking for their next “big” thing, and there were certainly plenty of possibilities that just might fit the bill on hand in Baltimore. Of course, there was also a mix of younger players who are well on their way to bright futures, and even some known commodities already destined for the bigger stages.
For full event results, pool all-stars and more, you can check out the event page by following the link below.
http://www.usjn.com/xtm_post_event_new.php?which=479
Check out a few of the standouts below who made some serious moves last weekend. And as always, keep it tuned to Blue Star Media for more event coverage all spring and throughout the summer.
Abaigail Babore – 2020 – 5-5 – Point Guard – Philadelphia Belles 16 Steidle – Quick first step…Can kick to open shooters or keep it herself…Doesn’t hesitate to penetrate gaps…Fast in traffic…Good start to spring
Sierra Bermudez – 2021 – 5-6 – Point Guard/Guard – Philadelphia Belles 15 Halligan – Different type of player…Stockier, taller combo…Knows how to use it to her advantage…Sees the whole floor…Delivers the ball where it needs to go with some authority…Shoots the three well…Unique
Latonya Berry – 2020 – 6-3 – Post – Philadelphia Belles 16 Steidle – Has gotten more fluid and confident…Noticeably smoother with the ball in her hands…Back to basket game has improved…Growing into her own
Elena Bertrand – 2022 – 5-2 – Point Guard – Fairfax Stars 14 Bell – Smaller in stature at this point…Can go…Quick with the ball…Shoots it well for age/size…Very confident…Has some swagger to her game…Fearless in getting into the paint…Has a floater she can use
Drajanae Brannon – 2019 – 5-10 – Guard/Forward – Central PA Elite 17 Thomas – Face up #4 build…Has the game to match…Strong attacker…Gets some downhill speed to the basket…High output on the stat sheet…Works on the block some as well
Rachel Bussnich – 2019 – 6-0 – Forward – NJ Blue Crush 17 – Stretch #4 type…Can hit the three and score in the post some as well…Plays hard…Good head for the game
Sarah Coppola – 2021 – 5-10 – Forward – Philadelphia Belles 15 Peterson – Active face up forward…Can be an impact rebounder…Good, strong base…Great motor…No problem with contact in the paint….Some “bully” tendencies
Alyssa Costigan – 2022 – 5-11 – Guard – Vogues 14 – High energy guard…Impacts the game in different ways…Utilizes her jab on the wing to create space and scoring opportunities…Quick trigger on the catch and shoot…Seems to think a step or two ahead of her opponents…Point production
India Dailey – 2021 – 5-8 – Guard – VA Hoop Nation 15 – Noticeable shake and sizzle to her handle…Combines with a little mean streak…Shoots the three effectively…Thrives in the up-tempo pace…Runs the floor without the ball in transition…Interesting prospect
Makayla Daniels – 2019 – 5-7 – Point Guard – MD Belles 17 McAleer – Arkansas commit…Always shows improvement in some area…Understands how to relocate after distributing the ball…Posted up some smaller guards…Great vision and zippy passes…Can stop and change direction on a dime…Hard to contain her penetration
Hannah Dereje – 2022 – 6-1 – Post – Maryland’s Finest 14 – Big time build already…Active off ball defensively…Doesn’t mind battling…Rebounds at a high tic….Runs the floor…Possibilities continue to evolve…Has that beast mode potential
Kaci Donovan – 2020 – 6-1 – Guard/Forward – Philadelphia Belles 16 EYBL – Versatile weapon…Nose for just making plays…Flies around…Will block shots and rebound in the lane…Shoots the three but can grow there…No issue bringing the ball up and getting the team into the offense if need…One to watch
Amaya Douglas – 2020 – 6-0 – Guard – Philadelphia Belles 16 Steidle — Physically gifted wing…Wingspan is impressive…3 ball is good off the catch or off the dribble…Potential to be an impact defender…Strong spring so far
Maria Gakdeng – 2021 – 6-1 – Forward – PSPA 17 – Mobile and bouncy…Can stretch the reach to come up with the basketball…Going to block some shots…Offensive skills are work in progress…Does draw some contact and convert at the foul line
Page Greenburg – 2022 – 5-8 – Point Guard/Guard – Vogues 14 – Bit of a “bully” off the bounce…Vocal leader as a young point guard…Savvy player…Range to the arc…Quick trigger to match
Jayla Henderson – 2019 – 5-7 – Guard – Cross-Over Hoops Premier 17 – Does some things athletically…Appears confident and poised out there…Jumper looks good…Will score off the bounce
Trinity Klock – 2020 – 6-1 – Forward – OSA Sharpshooters 17 – Speed and strength are tools…Working to add that 15 foot range…Catches and finishs in transition consistently…Protects paint…Experience and work is paying off
Lauren Koelsch – 2021 – 6-2 – Forward – Matrix 16 McConnell – Solid built rim runner…Active on the defensive end…Mobile…Feet stay moving…Potential
Julianna Laguna – 2022 – 5-7 – Point Guard/Guard – Philadelphia Belles 15 Peterson – Basketball IQ and moxy beyond her years…Gritty, tough leader…Vocal like coaches want from a lead guard…Expansive floor vision…Does the little things
Ava Learn – 2021 – 6-1 – Guard/Forward – Philadelphia Belles 16 EYBL – Frame has started to fill out adding to productivity…Can go coast to coast off a steal euro stepping the defender…Playing stronger…Moves well defensively…Versatility is there…Continues to be a threat from deep
Ava McGee – 2022 – 5-8 – Guard/Forward – Maryland’s Finest 14 – Looks the part…Has some legit “ups”…Lots of offensive boards result…Body control in the paint is in place…Likely a wing guard long term
Kiyomi McMiller – 2024 – 5’6 – Point Guard – OSA Sharpshooters 17 – Highly regarded and established for age…Starting to stretch limbs and add inches on top…Has no issues with full court presses or elder defenders…Speed starting to show on defense for her additionally…Like how she mixes her finishes in the paint
Samantha Miller – 2019 – 6-1 – Forward – Mid Penn Motion 17 June – Stretch #4 player…Demonstrates versatility on offense…Shoots the three ball…Physical…Flies around a lot to make plays…Gets on the floor…Hustle factor
Alexis Nnabue – 2021 – 6-0 – Forward – 1onNone 15 – Effective back to basket forward…Has a collection of moves…Gets up to grab some misses…Right hand finish is her specialty right now
Ava Stevenson – 2021 – 6-0 – Guard – Mid Penn Motion 15 Orndorff – IQ and effort here…Brings size at the guard spot…Shoots the three…Can also put it on the floor…Gets to the rim
Grace Taylor – 2021 – 5-4 – Point Guard – BWSL Richmond – Tough point…Consistent good results with her…Hits the three…Can also penetrate…Keeps her team spaced out…Floor general type…Keep watching to see how she develops
Jaelyn Talley – 2022 – 5-11 – Forward – Vogues 14 – Presence in the paint for age…Awesome footwork in her move set…Can face up and drive some but could call on it more…Lots of points in the paint…Interesting to see growth
Jordan Wakefield – 2019 – 6-0 – Guard – MD Belles 17 McAleer – Uses length and physical prowess well on the defensive end…Three ball looks good…Will get a plenty of rebounds for a wing guard
Kimaya Williams – 2022 – 5-10 – Guard/Forward – VA Hoop Nation 15 – Evident burst in her movement…Makes plays that raise eye brows…Lefty…Deep three range…Not shy…Long and can run…Brings it up at times as well
