North Atlantic Elite 100

Schenectady, NY- While many of the nations prospects were home resting in late August, a majority of the Capital regions top prospects where in Mohonassen HS gym at the NYGHR North Atlantic Elite 100 Exposure Camp working on their craft. These were some of the standouts at the event:

Sophie Tougas 6’00” (G/W) 2019
 
For one, her size and ability to run the offense from the lead guard spot at 6'0" was in impressive. She has a full understanding of how to lead a team and makes smart decision, especially in the half court . (Albany Capitals)
 
 
Saeeda Abdul-Aziz 5’11” (W) 2017 pictured
 
Abdul-Aziz has vastly improved over the past two years. At the Elite 100 she played the role of Alpha female for her team playing the point forward facilitating the offense for her teammates. While doing this she still was being aggressive enough to continuously score the ball whether from the post, attacking the rim, FT line or from behind the arc. (Albany City Rocks)
 
Samira Sangare 5’08” (G-W) 2016
 
Has nice, soft touch and is a good finisher in the paint. She runs the floor well and is a decent free throw shooter. (Albany Lady Stars AAU).
 
Amani Free 5’11” (G/W) 2018
 
Free showed an incredibly rare combination of size, strength, quickness, and explosive leaping ability She has a noise for the ball rebounding and finisher at the rim. When left open Free showed the ability to connect on the three point shot. (Albany City Rocks)
 
Erica Martinsen 5’09” (G) 2018
 
Long, strong built guard with a nice perimeter touch and good IQ. Martinsen showed the ability to continually knock down the three point shot at the elite 100. The up-state NY resident will attend Blair Academy in NJ in the fall. (Albany City Rocks).
 
 
D’Jhai Patterson-Ricks 5’05” (PG) 2016
 
In a gym filled with guards, Patterson-Ricks made an impression with her athleticism, ball handling and scoring. The extremely active guard attacked the rim bravely in transition as well as creating for others more efficiently. (New Heights NYC)
 
 
Lucy Tougas 5’10” (PG) 2017
 
Lucy is a talented point guard prospect with nice size for the position. She has good court vision and excellent passing skills, and her mid range jumper was solid. (Albany Capitals AAU)
 
Zakiya Beckles 5’05” (G) 2016
 
Scrappy little guard that defended and did a lot of the little things that can allow a team to win games. Her competitive nature took over diving on the floor for loose balls in a camp setting; however don’t get me wrong she does have skill some sets. She did a good job shooting the ball from the perimeter and guarding the length of the court. (United NJ)