LBI Carolina JamFest player highlights

2019

Olivia Thompson 2019 Lady Team SC Black
The best shooter that I have seen in the Carolina's, gets it done off the dribble or on a catch and shoot. Much improved handle and competes on the defensive end.

Deyana Dodd 2019 Team Elite TG 2019
Very quick lead guard, pushes tempo, great in transition, makes good decisions, strong finisher in traffic. Good on ball defender, makes her teammates better.

Sydney Hunter 2019 1Dream 17u
Big time rebounder that really understands positioning and the importance of boxing out. Very strong and not afraid to mix it up. Does a good job of securing the ball and getting out to start transition

Trinity Barkley 2019 Carolina Shock 16u
A legitimate college prospect…strong, aggressive low-post player…solid understanding of how to post-up and demand the basketball…Runs the floor well and is above average rebounder…Tremendous upside…as she gains more experience and masters how to create space down low she will become a legitimate impact player at the next level.

Caroline Littlefield 2019 Carolina Shock 16u
Bombs away from outside…Plays with fire from wire to wire, as if you stole something from her…Solid ball handler and defender…adept at getting her shot off the bounce at will…Refuses to be outworked.

Treasure Lone 2019 Carolina Shock 16u
Pass first lead guard who displayed the ability to score when needed…At her best setting the table for others…Above average open floor defender who rarely turned the ball over on the other end…Worth a closer look to see how she progresses.

Chasidy Ross 2019 Team Elite TG 2019
Big strong traditional post, uses her body very well to gain position for rebounds and put backs, soft hands and touch around the rim. Mobile and active, good post defender.

Anayah Rice 2019 Lady Team SC Black
Insane athletic ability, tough physical guard, positions well for box out, creates second chance points, slight improvement on mid range game

Taylor Britt 2019 Team SC Black
Quick, pesky PG, floor general, maintains control with ball pressure very well, excellent court vision, rebounding guard, shoots the 3 ball occasionally, accepts criticism, good turnover to assist ratio

2020

Jamia Blake 2020 1Dream 17u
Very solid lead guard that can also slide over and play the off guard position. Silky smooth pull up jump shot,  strong enough to get to the rack in traffic and finish over bigger opponents.

Bri Tadlock 2020 Carolina Express Black
Long, wiry wing…Excellent work ethic; always plays hard on both ends…Above average perimeter shooter who is not afraid to get after it defensively…as she becomes more assertive her stock should rise accordingly.

Lamiani Simmons 2020 Lady Team SC Black
Maintains control of ball w pressure, consistent jump shot off dribble, finishes with contact, use of weak hand often, great on ball defender, avoids turnovers, has all the intangibles

Demi Case 2020 1Dream 16u Tate
Case really got after it on the defensive end playing the role of spark plug off the bench for the eventual event champions. High energy kid, harasses on the defensive end and also has the ability to knock down the 3 ball.

2021

Kennedy Calhoun 2021 1Dream 16u Tate
One of the areas top point guards and may just be the best on ball defender in her class. Has shown she can have a huge impact on the game just by applying ball pressure.

Kamryn Pegram 2021 Carolina Dynasty Inferno
Heady ballplayer…good wing shooter…Deceptively athletic hoopster who did her best work on the offensive end…if her left hand develops she will be legitimate impact player in the immediate future…solid skill set.

Jael Hall 2021 Charlotte Flames 2021
Left hand crafty guard, flashy moves, gets in lane, creates fouls going to the basket. High IQ, finishes with contact

Jordan Durant 2021 1Dream 15u
Active lead guard who displayed a good feel for the game…Excellent decision making especially in transition…solid set of offensive skills but she seemed more comfortable facilitating…

Serenity Webb 2021 1Dream 15u
Good perimeter defender with above average court awareness…Tenacious ballplayer who plays hard and fast from buzzer to buzzer… Tough to slow her down when she gets rolling downhill…good at finding ways to get ball up on the glass in traffic.

Leah Barringer 2021 NC Spartans Watts 2021
Very athletic guard that excels in transition, does a great job finishing in traffic, hard working defender, can guard 1-3 on the perimeter, huge upside

Courtney McMillan 2021 Carolina Dynasty Inferno
Strong solid basketball build…can bang inside against taller players or comfortably step out to mid-range when needed…Nice footwork and finishes well in a crowd…Always seemed to be in the right place snaring long rebounds and errant passes.

Michelle Ojo 2021 NC Spartans Watts
Making a huge push to the top of the 2021 class in the Carolina’s. Very versatile wing that can play on the perimeter or in the post. She is at her best attacking the paint from the wing.

Zykiah Benjamin 2021 Charlotte Flames 2021
Long, athletic wing who displayed a good feel for the game throughout the weekend…Solid rebounder who plays hard on both ends….As her shooting form becomes more consistent she should emerge as a special player at the next level.

Laila Acox 2021 SC76ers Silver
Strong athletic build, shot blocking ability, solid post moves, creates plays off of face up game, quick hands defensively, forces turnovers, makes right pass, maintains control with contact

Nia Nelson 2021 SC76ers Sizzle
Long, athletic, handles ball on fast break, finishes with contact on the break, runs floor well, anticipates rebounds, goes after loose balls

2022

Jada Brigman 2022 Team Felton 2022
Can play the 2-4, good size, very active on both ends, has the ability to take over the game at anytime. Doesn’t shy away from contact, usually one of the better athletes on the floor.

India Howard 2022 Team Felton 2022
Very athletic forward, long and active on the boards, has some bounce, natural shot blocker, runs the floor well, finishes in transition.

2023

Daisha Dash 2023 Infinite Dreams 14u
Quick and athletic…runs all day like the energizer bunny…Not shy about attacking the basket…Displayed some intangibles offensively and defensively that make her worthy of a closer look down the road…star potential.

Drew Alexander 2023 Palmetto Sixers 14u
Solid ball handler…..equally adept at running the point or operating from the wing…..extremely agile and active defender…..as she improves her passing skills her stock should rise rapidly.

Tinsley Franklin 2023 Palmetto Sixers 14u
Extremely quick guard….displayed some slick moves off dribble penetration…Her quick hands and feet make her a nightmare on the defensive end…Good outside shooter who was even more impressive on the break…With increased strength should blossom into a marquee player.

J’Adore Young 2023 Palmetto Sixers 14u
Long athletic post player….active offensively with nice touch out to 15 feet….Elevates and rebounds well…adequate array of post moves…will become a hot commodity if she improves her ability to finish in traffic.

Jessica Woods 2023 SC Future 7th
Speed is her calling card…super quick guard who is a nightmare when given space…A slasher who finishes well with contact…solid defender with very active feet…If her jumpshot improves she will be even more dangerous to defend.

Zhaire Mack 2023 Charleston Swarm 7th
Versatility is her strong suit…Can get any shot she wants and displayed the ability to dominate the game when she chooses…Elevates well and gets to the hoop with ease… Above average shooter with solid ball handling skills….Has the tools to be a special player.

Jessica Stoney-Patterson 2023 Charleston Swarm 7th
Can play anywhere on the perimeter….high motor athlete who is also comfortable mixing it up in the paint when needed…deceptive leaper who loves to get her points off the glass.

Kylee Kellermann 2023 Charleston Swarm 7th
Point guard with an array of floaters, pull-ups and runners in her arsenal… NBA-Quality first step made defenders look foolish all weekend…Orchestrates things well in a halfcourt set and her speed and craftiness make her dangerous in transition…Above average shooter in spot-up situations…Deceptively smooth baller with a very bright future.

2024

Makayla Thompson 2024 Team Felton 2024
Big, strong athlete…True post player who made a living posting up on either block all weekend…Has advanced footwork and knows how to finish around the basket…good positional rebounder who loves to grind it out down low….Should garner lots of attention by the time she reaches high school.

Sarah Strong 2024 Team Felton 2024
“Robo-Rebounder”…She is the catalyst for her teams up-tempo style of play….Does not wait for rebounds, she goes and gets them….unselfish player who does not hesitate to take big shots at crucial points in the game… Strong and athletic enough to play in the paint but equally adept firing it up from long-range. Inside-Outside-Defense-Rebounding-Ball Handling, this young lady does it all.

Emerson Thompson 2024 Team Felton 2024
Would be the top player on a lot of teams in the region but is a vital cog on the machine that is Team Felton…Exceptionally quick with good body control on forays to the hoop….Shoots a legitimate pull-up jumper…A pesky defender with good hands and great footwork… Came up with a number of key plays to help lead her squad to a one point victory in the Jamfest title game.

Alexandria Bennon 2024 JE Elite 6th Grade
Dangerous shooter with range beyond the arc…almost singlehandedly kept her team in the Championship game against Team Felton….got in the paint at will off the dribble and still found time to show a deft perimeter shooting touch… expended as much energy on defense as she did on offense…not afraid to grind and be aggressive….Wants the ball at crunch time and has the potential to be a household name down the road.

Christianna Jackson 2024 SC Future 7th
Big, strong back-to the-basket post player…Rebounds well…Excellent footwork…plays well in traffic…soft hands and nice touch around the rim…Could really blossom into a special player as her defense improves.

Hailey Holcombe 2024 Team Loaded 2024
Deadly outside shooting stroke…Finishes well in transition…displayed a solid mastery of basic basketball fundamentals…Solid ball handler and defender…extremely unselfish player who should excel at the next level if she continues to develop.

2025

McKenzie Graves 2025 Team Felton 2024
Hard to believe at times that she is just a middle schooler….A deadly shooter who plays with maturity on both ends of the floor…One of the stalwarts on a well-drilled Team Felton squad… Makes good decisions in transition game and does a solid job of finding open teammates…Elite Talent for her age group.

Caitlyn Jones 2025 Team Felton 2024
Smooth and comfortable with the ball in her hands…can score or facilitate depending on what her team needs... Advanced ball handling and decision making skills…Excellent basketball instincts for her age…Poised to start garnering a lot of attention at the next level if she continues on her current arc.

KeAsia Henderson 2025 Garden City Queens 2025
Explosive guard on the offensive end…Strong on drives to the hole where she consistently finished and played through contact….the best of a talented Garden City crew, she led her team to the 5th grade championship at the Jamfest….Whether scoring a bucket or as a lockdown defender this young lady showed time and again that she is “The Real Deal.”….plays the game all out from whistle to whistle.

Jada Kendrick 2025 Garden City Queens 2025
Displayed nice range on her jumper and the ability to finish in a crowd …Her skill set and basketball instincts are advanced, especially for an athlete who hasn’t started middle school yet…not hesitant to take the big shots in the heat of battle… presents problems on defense with her quickness and leaping ability.

Skylar McCray 2025 SC Future 2025
Very active and athletic…unselfish player who showed a good set of basketball fundamentals throughout the weekend….As she gets better at getting her shot off against pressure her development should accelerate.

Chinya Isaac 2025 SC Future 2025
Scrappy point guard with good basketball instincts…Controlled tempo and minimized turnovers despite facing pressure defenses all weekend…Worth another look to set how her All-around court game progresses.