Drive to the Hoop Classic

Warsaw, IN- The 9th Annual Drive to the Hoop Classic took place this past weekend at Warsaw Community H.S. The middle school event hosted 90 plus teams from 4th -8th grade from MI, IN, Il and WI. This was NYGHoops Report first time attending the event, I was well worth the trip to the Midwest. This write up will focus on the top prospcets 8th grade  (2025) that I got to see play multiple times at the event.

wisconsin Lakers 8th Grade Champion.

Jayla Lampley 6’00 (W) Blaze United

 

Lampley did a great job using her skill set and size to take advantage of mismatches.  She showed the ability to play in both a half court setting as well as in transition up-tempo situation. Well-rounded player that can play all five positions at the high school level.

 

Kira Reynolds 6’3 (W) Lady Gym Rats (Johnson)

 

Frontcourt player with refined perimeter skills. Only got to see her play one full game, that was more than enough to see her potential.  Mismatch creator with length, wingspan and ability to attack off the bounce. Provides defensive flexibility to guard perimeter or frontcourt players. Get familiar with this name she will be and elite player in this class.

 

Laila Abdurraqib 5’7 (G) Blaze United

 

Abdurraqib proved that she can get into the lane and make plays when she wanted to this weekend. Provided unmatched athleticism , scoring punch ability, toughness and perimeter shooting when needed.

 

Roxy White 5’11 W Example Sports

 

Whote, showcased pretty well over the weekend. She attacked the glass and finished tough shots through contact. She handles the ball well for her size and was able to create for others and herself.

 

Amy Terrian 5’7 PG WI Lakers 2025 White

 

Is quite the lead guard prospect that can operate off the ball and with the ball in her hands. Dependable floor general that plays with confidence and swagger. Three level scorer that made many “winning” plays that ultimately helped her team win the event’s championship.

 

Alyssa Murphy 5’5 PG Blaze United

 

Murphy showed to be more than just a shooter over the weekend, he scored off the bounce, finished trough contact and distributed to teammates. Solid combo guard who was a major contributor in her team advance to the championship game. Refined skill sets and athletism that translate to the next level.

 

Elisha Dykstra 5’10 G Michigan Basketball Academy (Merman)

 

Dystra is a fantastic well-rounded player. She can score at all three levels, smooth shooting stroke and can make about anything around the rim. Her size, skill, and first step made her a tough defensive assignment. Played under control but at another gear.

 

JJ Barnes 5’7 (G) WI Playgroud Elite

 

Barnes, is a flat out scorer, listed at 5 foot 7.. She plays way bigger than listed size. Has perimeter skill but will post you up in a heartbeat. Played well in half court sets but was equally as effective in transition. Finished through contact and got to the line quite a bit, showed range that extended to the arc.

 

Monique Mitchell 6’ W Lady Gym Rats (Johnson)

 

Mitchell Looks the part and plays the part. With the team being a bit short handed on the front court after the first game. Mitchell ended up playing multiple position and at a high level over the weekend. Offensively she did a bit of everything. Scoring in transition, in the paint and at time stepping out to the three-point line.

 

 

Anna Terrian 5’7 PG WI Lakers 2025 White

Elise Bender 5’9 (G) BatesFundamentals

Makena Christian 5’9 W WI Lakers 2025 White

Elisha Dykstya 5’9 (G) MBA Meerman (2025)

Brooke Bender 5’10 (W) BatesFundamentals

Teresa Kescenovitz 6’0 W/F WI Playgroud Elite