Deep South 2019

May 4, 2019

by Peter London

The start of the girl’s basketball viewing period meant that Raleigh, NC was populated with some of the top female basketball players in North America. The 21st edition of the Deep South Tournament, hosted by ASGR, did not disappoint. The collection of players attracted hundreds of college coaches eager to make offers and get them on campus. With over 20 courts, the Raleigh Convention Center was transformed into the perfect venue to catch multiple games and view high-quality talent. The Carolina Girls Hoops Report “Watchlist” of talent identifies players college coaches should keep in mind as they build out their teams.

2020 - 6’0” - Guard - Talaysia Cooper - Carolina Thunder - East Clarendon HS (SC)
2023 - 5’6” - Guard - Staci Williams - ABC Lightning - Holly Ridge MS (NC)
2021 - 6’0” - Guard - Mariah Frazier - Greensboro Lady Gaters - Ragsdale HS (NC)
2020 - 5’9” - Guard - Jykya Bell - Dillon HS - Lady Big Shots Elite (SC)
2021 - 5’10” - Guard - Zada Porter - Lady Copperheads - Cave Spring HS (VA)
2020 - 5’3” - Guard - Jael Miller - Carolina Phenoms - Central Cabarrus HS (NC)
2023 - 5’7” - Guard - Nicole Melious - Hoopers NY (ASGR) - St. Teresa School (NY)
2024 - 5’6” - Guard - Alayah Birch - Charleston Swarm - Northwood Academy (SC)
2021 - 5’3” - Guard - Diamond Thomas - Carolyna Lynx - Knightdale HS (NC)
2023 - 5’6” - Guard - Jessica Woods - SC Future - Summit Parkway MS (SC)
2020 - 6’2” - Post - Madison Brady - Team Carolina - Campbell County HS (TN)
2022 - 6’0” - Wing - Journee McDaniel - Carolinas Elite (ASGR) - New Bern HS (NC)
2023 - 5’11” - Guard - Miya Giles-Jones - Fayetteville Stars - Village Christian (NC)
2024 - 5’5” - Guard - Trinity Vance - Legacy Early College - Lady Team SC (SC)
2024 - 5’0” - Guard - Zamareya Jones - Carolinas Elite (ASGR) - Wellcome MS (NC)
2022 - 5’4” - Guard - Jerni Kiaku - Carolina Mystics - Garner Magnet HS (NC)
2022 - 5’11” - Wing - Julia Emore - ABC Lightning (NC) - Southern Wake (NC)
2020 - 5’10” - Guard - Caroline Sikkink - Team Carolina - Asheville Christian (NC)
2020 - 5’11” - Wing - Morgan Graham - Carolina Mystics - Southeast Raleigh HS (NC)
2020 - 5’8” - Guard - Nyah Stallings - Greensboro Lady Gaters - Ragsdale HS (NC)
2023 - 5’5” - Guard - Rhian Lawrence - Carolina Dream - Voyager Academy (NC)
2021 - 5’10” - Wing - Kristin Sterling - MD Lady Comets - Pikesville HS (MD)
2021 - 6’0” - Forward - Maddie Dillinger - Team Loaded NC - Cuthbertson HS (NC)