LBI Elite 48 2019/20 Player Highlights

 

Loyal McQueen 2020 pg (SC) Wilson HS
Good individual offense…scorers mentality but adept at creating for others…can knock down 3-ball with consistency.

Kennedy Cash 2019 Guard (NC) Ardrey Kell HS
Nice midrange stroke…looked good getting to the rim off the bounce

Azriela Folkes 2019 Post (SC) Woodmont HS
Long and lean leaper…blocked and altered a lot of shots defensively…Solid college prospect

Andrea Shire 2019 Guard (NC) Myers Park HS
Fundamentally sound combo guard…Solid basketball instincts

Jeriel Nesbitt 2020 CG (NC) TW Andrews
Eye-popping athleticism…  Active on both ends…Above average shooting form …impressive on ball defender… One to watch in class of 2020

Zania Hook 2019 Guard (NC) Jordan HS
Not afraid to mix it up….runs floor well on both ends.

Anayah Rice 2019 PG  (SC) Legacy Early College
 Athletic lead guard…Relishes contact…Upside are her intangibles- basketball IQ, hustle and tenacity.

Trinity Barkley 2019 Post (SC) Legacy Early College
Big , strong athlete…A classic banger who finishes well in the paint.

Jayden Rhodes 2020 Post (SC) Legacy Early College
Undersized low post player…Ran floor well….. Developing face up game.

Meghan Rogers 2020 G (NC) Ardrey Kell
Nice shooting touch…Made all the hustle plays on both ends all day…refuses to be out-worked.

Destini Abramson-Lee 2020 PG  (NC) SE Raleigh
Loves to push tempo….excelled in the open floor… Sleeper prospect worthy of another look.

Dazia Lawrence 2019 PG (NC) Mallard Creek  
Impressive in all facets of the game… Scores well off the dribble and can pull up from anywhere in transition…Her court awareness makes her an excellent creator for others in transition and half-court offense.

Carisma Lynn 2019 PG (NC) Middle Creek HS
Good basketball instincts…above average shooter…unselfish on the offensive end.

Imani Elliott 2019 PG (NC) Terry Sanford
Super quick, high energy lead guard…wreaked havoc in transition all day

Melanie Calabrese 2020 Guard (NC) Providence HS
Good spot-up midrange shooter…Never stopped hustling… Would love to see her again in a more structured setting…solid fundamentals.

Zoe Feil 2020 SF (NC) Cox Mill
Made her mark defensively….good feel for the game…solid understanding of team defensive concepts ( help, deny, ball pressure).

Kathleen Aardema 2019 PG (NC) Hickory Ridge HS
Fundamentals were on display but needs to be more assertive…Above average ballhandler, would like to see her take more open shots.

Jamia Blake 2020 CG (SC) South Pointe HS
Combo guard but definitely more of a scorers mentality…can score points in bunches via 15 foot pull-ups or dribble penetration.

Mckinley Sills 2020 Post (NC) South Johnston
Prototypical 4/5 build…Still learning the nuances of low post play…Has the basic tools to develop into a solid college prospect.

Kemia Ward 2019 PF (GA) McEachern HS
Easily one of the best at Carolina Elite 48…True back to basket post player….extremely strong and mobile….Finishes well in traffic after contact.

Rachel Ozio 2020 PG (NC) Rolesville HS
A legitimate college prospect at point…uses her exceptional quickness well….displayed good court vision all day long.

Olivia Hime 2019 Guard (NC) Holly Springs
Shooting mechanics a bit unorthodox but consistently put ball in the hoop..Solid handle and above average court vision…never takes a play off…  Could be a standout in the right system.

De’Ja Morgan 2020 SF (NC) SE Raleigh
Raw but could develop quickly…Good spot up shooter from both wings.

Nia Daniel 2019 Wing (NC) Hickory Ridge
Can play 3 positions at next level but best suited in attack mode on the wing… Good outside shooter with exceptional knack for getting in the paint off the dribble….Works hard on defensive end.

Cassidy Bell 2019 Guard (SC) Wren HS
Scrappy wing player… comfortable handling ball and displayed a decent mid-range touch.

Mckinley Berry 2019 PG (NC) Home Life Academy 
Tenacious lead guard….plays hard and aggressively all the time… Deceptively athletic.

Nyah Leveretter 2020 PF (SC) Westwood HS
Very long and athletic…Moves well offensively even with the ball…One of the top players in the Carolina’s 2020 class. Solid rebounder.

Laimani Simmons 2020 SG (SC) Woodmont
Quick, active 2 guard….good eye for the basket.

Quadijah Moore 2019 PF (SC) Emerald HS
Big , solid build….methodical at times but good offensive repertoire within 12 feet…Extremely physical and aggressive.

Alexis Ruffalo 2019 Post (NC) Nation Ford HS
A classic “tweener”….Absolutely loves contact…..plays hard at all times

Lachara Logan 2019 PF (SC) Woodmont
Very active on the glass…when offensive game catches up she will be a nice college prospect.

Evan Miller 2020 SG (NC) Ardrey Kell HS
Solid fundamentals…not afraid to mix it up….Fundamentally sound, shoots the ball very well.

Jadah Shears 2020 Wing (NC) Hickory Ridge HS
A slasher from the wing…Athletic and extremely high motor…Good spot up shooter

Jaeda Scott 2019 PF (NC) Cleveland HS
Big , strong power forward…Comfortable operating down low on both ends…rebounds her area, good looking college prospect

Jordan McLaughlin  2019 PG (NC) Berry HS
Virtual Swiss Army Knife when she is on her game….IQ, Quickness, defense, Court awareness…not a lot of holes in her game.

Josephine Wiles 2019 PF (NC) Davidson Day
More of a finesse player than a post…Very good athlete who prefers the high post/perimeter versus mixing it up in the paint… decent ball handler with a sweet outside touch.

Heaven Easton 2020 SG (NC) Holly Springs HS 
Heady ballplayer with  decent shooting range…can play 2-4, mid range jumpshot

 

Middle School

Zoey Ward 2022 SF (NC) Holbrook MS
Very good off the dribble, strong, finishes through contact, showed an improved midrange jumpshot

Yasmene Clark 2023 PF (SC) St. Mary’s Catholic
Good footwork on the low block, able to attack off the dribble from high post, very strong

Olivia McElroy 2023 SF (NC) Bailey MS
Good handle, nice midrange jumpshot, finishes in traffic

Keona Curtis 2024 Post (GA) Grovetown MS
Young post player with a huge upside, strong on the low block, finishes with contact, can hit the elbow jumpshot.

Anala Nelson 2022 PG (SC) Hopkins MS
High IQ, makes her teammates better, can knock down the 3 ball, very good in transition

Ashlyn Watkins 2022 PF (SC) Cardinal Newman
Very athletic post, can dunk the ball, big time shot blocker, runs the floor, offensive skill set is getting better

Shimya Taylor 2022 CG (NC) Monroe MS
Good handle, at her best attacking off the dribble, finishes with contact

Layla Wall-Gibson 2022 PG (NC) Mountain Island Charter
Heady pg, good understanding of the game, nice jump shot, one to watch over the next couple of years

Mia Xerras 2023 PG (NC) AG Middle School
Fundamentally sound kid, knocks down open jump shot, good handle

Chandler Brooks 2023 Guard (NC) Providence Day
High IQ, pass first big guard, can play 1-3, finishes with contact

Trinity Moreland 2022 Post (NC) MLK Jr. MS
Good sized post, shot blocker, rebounds both ends and keeps it high, very strong finisher, welcomes contact