Concord, NC - The NCAA summer viewing period opened up in Concord, NC with the LBI Summer Showcase. Some very talented teams from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia came together to showcase their skills in front of college coaches from across the region. The talent level was high and lots of athletes took full advantage of the opportunity in front of them. Here is a short list of some of the standouts from the event.
Player Highlights:
Kennedy Calhoun 2021 PG 1DREAM 16u Tate
A handful to deal with on both ends of the floor... As quick as they come with or without the ball … Displayed good court awareness and a willingness to distribute freely despite her individual offensive prowess… Needs to develop more consistency on her jump shot but her explosiveness makes her a matchup nightmare especially in the open floor….Above average court vision and ball-handling ability make it difficult to trap her…
Jessica Timmons 2021 G 1DREAM 17u
An elite level scorer who gets buckets in a variety of ways…30-foot jump shot? Knocks those down with consistency…Drive the lane, draw contact and finish? Might be her specialty…Skirt by her defender on the bounce and find an open cutter ? Check and double-check…Has a feathery touch on her jumper and a very quick release. Does not need space in order to pull the trigger…Deceptively strong athlete who rebounds her position well...Tenacious defense is a regular part of her repertoire as well…
Hailey Nance 2019 F 1DREAM 17u MAROON
More of a wing who can slide to the post if needed…Off the chart athleticism…outstanding finisher on the break who runs the floor with intellect and speed…Solid rebounder who displayed a penchant for finishing through contact on the inside…Would love to see how her jumper develops but there's lots to like in this young ladies game already…
Carnasia Wells 2020 PG CAROLINA THUNDER (SC)
Silky, smooth ball handler…Intense defender with quick hands and feet…Can create her own shot off the bounce but loves to get others involved…Scores points in bunches, including a 33 point outburst in her team's Showcase finale…..a legitimate long-range jump-shooter…One to keep an eye on to see if development continues…
Alcenia Purnell 2019 G CAROLINA WAVES U17
Outstanding perimeter shooter…very offensive minded…good open floor/on ball defender…a slasher, who found her way to the rim at will the entire weekend…Displayed solid ball handling especially when pressured...Likes to get after it defensively-always moving and being a pest on the defensive end…
Jyana Salton 2023 G CHARLOTTE LADY MONARCHS 2023
A true diamond in the rough…Takes a lot of questionable shots, sometimes out of necessity but this young lady can flat out play…Dynamite long-range shooter with the ability to get to the cup any time she chooses… Handles ball and distributes with flair…Could blossom into a real impact player in the future...
Reagan Kargo 2020 G GREENSBORO LADY GATERS 2019
Going to be a true impact player in the right program….Versatile and deceptively athletic… Terrific perimeter shooter…High percentage shooter who does not need volume in order to do damage…Adept at finishing in a crowd…Always made the right play or extra pass on offense…Good solid positional defender…very few holes in her game…
Kadajah Walker 2019 PG GREENSBORO LADY GATERS 2019
Defensive impact player…Looked better with each outing at The Showcase…A table-setter with exceptional quickness…Loves to play up-tempo and the transition game…Walker controlled tempo on both ends and rarely left the floor …Next level talent whose stock should rise throughout the viewing period…
Shaena Riddles 2021 G GREENSBORO LADY GATERS 2021
Another long-range bombardier…Knockdown shooter in space, who also displayed some nifty moves with the ball down in the paint…Not a leaper but a smart, positional rebounder who more than holds her own on the glass…
Anayah Rice 2019 G LADY TEAM SOUTH CAROLINA (BLACK)
Explosive leaper…the faster the tempo the more she shines…A true impact player with the ability to dominate a game on both ends…Above average perimeter shooter with 3 point range…a natural slasher who can finish with either hand or nail a picture-perfect pull-up…Long and athletic with the ability to defend 4 positions.
Daphney Saylor 2019 PF LOWCOUNTRY PREMIER PLAYERS 2019
Runs the floor like a guard….college ready physical presence….displayed a next level understanding of low post play and body positioning…a consistent face-up shooter out to 15-18 feet…above average defender with a penchant for blocking shots…vocal leader on the floor…Has all the tools to be an impact player at the next level…
Najah Lane 2022 G NC LADY HORNETS
Extremely comfortable with the ball…solid decision making in transition and half-court sets…always attacking and finishes well…Displayed the ability to dominate and take-over a game on multiple occasions…good, natural feel for the game, could be a special player if she continues to work…
Nyla McGill 2021 PG NC SPARTANS 2021
Created matchup problems throughout the weekend…always plays full throttle…Good decision making and the ability to break down defenses off the dribble are her strong suits…As she develops more consistency from the perimeter her stock will soar…
Drew Alexander 2023 G PALMETTO 76ERS 13u
A standout on a loaded 76ers squad…versatility is her biggest asset at this stage- played PG, wing and down on the block at different junctures- all with equal effectiveness…A strong athlete with a high motor…Has the tools to separate herself from the crowd if she continues to work…
Kaylee Stickler 2019 G PEAK PERFORMANCE MILLER (Clemson Commit)
A guard in a power forwards body…plays through all contact…Adept at shooting and creating…Sound mechanics even on deep 3 point attempts…. Had a tough weekend shooting the rock but her tenacity and physical gifts more than compensated...
Amari Robinson 2019 F PEAK PERFORMANCE MILLER
Strong, aggressive post player…adept at drawing contact and finishing in the paint…above average footwork and ball handling ability were bonus attributes…frequently used the dribble to create opportunities for others or to help break down defensive pressure…VERSATILITY allows her to be effective in the high or low posts…
Sydnie Smith 2020 PG PEAK PERFORMANCE PRICE
Exceptional on-ball defender, forces opposition into a lot of tough situations with her foot speed and positioning…Solid lead guard…Court awareness and instincts are a plus…if her offensive skill set evolves she could become a presence on more college recruiters radar.
Edith Gordon 2020 F PEAK PERFORMANCE TEAM JORDAN
Loves to bang inside…elevates well…Rugged build but runs like a deer…Finishes well in transition…next level rebounder…Solid, interior defender who was rarely caught out of position… Worthy of a closer look…
Dannae McNeal 2019 G SC 76ERS BLACK 17u (Clemson Commit)
Flat out dominant from the wing at times…Can pull the trigger comfortably from 15 feet on either side…spent time running the show from the point guard slot where her pull up mid-range game was on full display….physically gifted athlete who is a nightmare to defend when she takes the chains off…
Keona Curtis 2022 F SC 76ERS CUBS
Would be a starter on most any high school varsity team right now…Long and athletic with a nice outside stroke…Handles and distributes the ball with flair but has plenty of substance coming from her 6-1 frame…Offensively she has the complete package but she actually appears to take as much pride in her defense…Should be at or near the top of most 2022 recruiting lists.
Mazari Bennett 2022 G TEAM F.O.K.U.S.-PINK
Fearless in transition…really explosive first step kept defenders off balance throughout the weekend…Great at drawing contact and getting the ball up on the glass….Excellent form on jumper…impact player who definitely bears watching…
Lauren Wearbon 2023 G TEAM F.O.K.U.S-PINK
Crafty ball handler…Good passer and handles the ball well with both hands…will become even more lethal as her decision making evolves…A handful to deal with on both ends of the floor…a legitimate long-range shooter…arguably the best of the non-high school players at The Summer Showcase…
Mia Xerras 2023 PG TEAM FELTON 2022
An uber-quick point guard with a sweet outside stroke…Her basketball IQ gives her a leg up on most players her age…consistently made the right decision in transition and ran an efficient half court offense…on ball defense is adequate but the intangibles and upside make this young lady one to watch…
Ashley Carraway 2021 G UNION COUNTY COMETS (15u)
Tough, athletic guard…Handles well with both hands…does a superb job of getting to the rack…A grinder who plays the game with intensity…Tools are present just needs polish, which should come with time…
