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Friday November 1st provided another opportunity for NYG Hoops & Carolina Girls Hoops Report to bring together 76 of the Top Middle School players in NC/SC/VA in the same Gym to compete at a high level. The 2nd Annual Friday Night Lights - Middle School Open Run event held in Charlotte proved to be a showcase for future High School & Collegiate players. I will be highlighting the 2024 Class in this recap & will be following up with an additional recap of the 2025 - 2026 Group that will be the future of this event…
2024 - 6’0” - Guard - Sarah Strong - Strong Center (NC) - Elite skill set with the ability to dominate the game from the offensive side. Big Guard that can score inside & on the perimeter, with her size & court vision is able to pass the ball to teammates in a position to score, strong handle & perimeter shooting ability. 1 of the Top prospects in her NC Recruiting class.
2024 - 5’7” - Guard - Taylor Barner - Carolina Elite (NC) - Extremely Athletic Combo Guard that can score it from anywhere on the court, great form and range to beyond the 3-Pt line. Slasher that can get to the rim and finish in traffic, skilled passer with a crafty handle that can break down defenders in 1 on 1 situations.
2024 - 5’5” - Guard - Kiara Croskey - Team Felton (SC) - Highly skilled Guard that can score the basket at all 3 levels and can create offensive opportunities with her Elite perimeter defensive ability. Came into this event and she really shot the ball extremely well from distance, looked to score all night long. Skilled ball handler that has high level vision and passing ability. Established as 1 of the top players in SC 2024 Class.
2024 - 5’7” - Guard - Keyshia Rhodes - Team 252 (NC) - Showed Impressive offensive ability throughout the night, scored at all 3 levels. Finished in traffic at the rim and was very efficient from the perimeter with her jumpshot. Great patience in executing pick & roll opportunities, great passing ability. High IQ and understanding of how to compete on both ends of the floor at a high level.
2024 - 5’5” - Guard - Alyssa Ervin - VA Outlaws (VA) - 1st time participant to one of our showcases and she wasted no time in establishing herself as 1 of the Top players in the Gym. Scored the ball from every location, was tough to stop in transition, used her speed and frame to score in bunches. Great shot form and range from beyond the 3-Pt line. High Motor with a wiry frame, but she is very strong with the ball in her hands and also when driving it to the rim.
2024 - 6’1” - Forward - Joyce Edwards - Few 360 (SC) - The most dominant player in the Carolinas (NC & SC) 2024 recruiting Class. The high motor combined with Elite athleticism are a great match, Joyce plays the defensive end extremely well. Rim protector that can also block shots in help defense at a high level, Elite rebounder, Interior scorer that can slash to the rim from the perimeter, she is working on the consistent long range jumper that will make her a match up problem for Guards & Bigs.
2024 - 5’1’ - Guard - Zamareya Jones - FBC Carolinas (NC) - Extremely exciting player that can control the tempo on the offensive side, Elite skill set and ability to break down defenders in 1 on 1 situations. Can score at all 3 levels, her defensive intensity and ability to “lock in” makes everyone around her better. Vision and passing ability are next level, creates for her teammates at a high rate.
2024 - 5’8” - Guard - Olivia Jacobs - Carolina Flames (NC) - Athletic Guard that can play all three perimeter positions, looked to score throughout the event, but also created for others. Great form and range on her shot, nice high release, also created off the dribble to score at the rim. Great perimeter defensive skill that communicated with teammates throughout the night.
2024 - 6’2” - Post - Anna Reese Pratt - Confidence Cougars (SC) - Skilled player that has the ability to stretch the defense with her shooting ability and interior scoring. Physical rebounder that can control the block area, rim protector. Showed great footwork in creating space for hook shot & short jumper.
2024 - 5’9” - Guard - Reese Wilson - FBC Carolinas (NC) - Extremely skilled Combo Guard that can play all 3 perimeter positions, strong frame and ability to score in traffic at the rim, Crafty ball handler with perimeter defensive skills. Outstanding court vision and passing ability, High IQ player that loves to compete, Perimeter shooting ability.
2024 - 5’7” - Guard - CoMari Mitchell - Cap City Ballers (VA) - Extremely athletic, uptempo Guard that can break down defenders to score or share with teammates. Strong frame and ability to score at all 3 levels, great form and range to beyond 3-Pt line on her jumpshot. Strong perimeter defensive ability, high level vision and passing ability.
2024 - 6’3” - Post - Ella Hobbs - (NC) - Athletic back to the basket player that can score on the interior at a high level, Elite Rim protector that is starting to expand her game to the mid-range. Great vision and passing ability out of the post, strong ball handler that runs the floor extremely well - # 1 Post prospect in her NC recruiting class.
2024 - 5’7” - Guard - Jasmine Harris - Lady Gaters (NC) - Skilled Combo Guard that was very impressive throughout the event, was able to score at all the spots on the court. Great frame and ability to get physical while attacking the rim, High IQ and perimeter defensive ability. Rebounded the ball very well & will be a player to watch in the NC recruiting class.
2024 - 5’5” - Guard - Jasmine Frierson - Aja Wilson Elite (NC) - Skilled Combo Guard that has a High IQ, ability to finish at the rim, great vision and passing ability. Perimeter defender that can be the primary scorer, She is is going to be a player to watch in the SC 2024 Class.
2024 - 5’6” - Guard - Kayla Wilkins - Carolina Elite (NC) - Strong framed Guard that handled the PG duties all night, uses her crafty handle and passing ability to set up teammates for scores. Shot the ball extremely well especially from beyond the 3-Pt line, Perimeter defender that has a High IQ.
Honorable Mention
2024 - 5’6” - Guard - Dorothy Mills - Team Carolina (NC)
2024 - 5’4” - Guard - Katie Durham - Team Peak (NC)
2024 - 5’5” - Guard - Jacinda Orr - One Team One Dream (SC)
2024 - 5’7” - Guard - Bailee Goodlett - CLT Monarchs (NC)
2024 - 5’6” - Guard - Jianna Holmes - WHG Fire (NC)
2024 - 5’7” - Guard - Olivia Tucker - Carolina Flames (NC)
2024 - 5’6” - Guard - Alexandria Bennon - Aja Wilson Elite (SC)
2024 - 5’10” - Forward - Sion Murrain - Team Felton (NC)
2024 - 6’0” - Post - Mikayla Taborn - Carolina Flames (NC)
2024 - 5’3’ - Guard - Tyler Collins - Team United (NC)
2024 - 5’10” - Forward - Caroline Donaldson - Carolina Warriors (NC)