Lady Choz Mecaa 2016

Bronx, NY- The 6th Annual Lady Choz The Mecca was an impressive assembly of Northeastern high school girls’ basketball talents under one roof at the legendary Gauchos Gym. NYGHR was on hand to see every game of the event. Below are some of the most talented freshman that had an opportunity to see some playing time.  

 

Sanai Grayson 6’01” F Grand Street Campus (NY) 2019

 

Grayson is a terrific lefty with a combination of power and athleticism. She came off the bench and provided some quality minutes and depth on a very tall front line. On the offensive end she played around the basket and mostly facing the rim. She showed the ability to play physically on the defensive end. 

 

 

Tori Hall 6’00 F Archbishop Molloy (NY) 2019

 

Hall’s size, skill, and overall talent is will make her a name to remember.  She is a hybrid forward who affects the game with her scoring and size. She played limited minutes at the Mecca but was very effective with her time on the floor. She showed the ability to knock down open shots and has a frame that will allow her to play vs. older players in the post.

 

Diana McFarlane 6’00” F Eleanor Roosevelt HS (MD) 2019

 

Diana plays well with her back to the basket and finishes well in traffic. She displayed soft hands, using them catch and rebound while running the floor in transition. She played hard and logged pivotal minutes in the post for her team. She is also a quality post defender. 

 

 Kailynn Satterfield 6’00” F Christ The King HS (NY) 2019

 

Satterfield has good size and good skill for a forward. She has a very good combination of coordination and athleticism. She provided some help as a rebounder and showed the ability to do things off the dribble on the perimeter. She brings good effort to the court and is not afraid to go at defenders when challenged.

 

 

 

Daja Wentz 5’07” PG Scanlan HS 

 

Wentz showed flashes that indicated she may be the next big thing out of Scanlan HS. Her solid frame and quick first step allowed her to overpower smaller players and get to the basket. Wentz showed very good control handling the ball as a freshman starter who logs major minutes at the point. Her solid build and quick first step allows the smooth natural combo to crease defenses.     

 

 

Victoria Smalls 5’06” G Potter’s House Christian (FL) 2019

 

Smalls is a solid-built guard with fair length and a terrific motor. She plays with urgency at all times and as a result affects the game in multiple ways. First and foremost, Smalls is a shooter. Her range extends out to the three-point line. 

 

Jabarria Brown 5’07” PG Paterson Eastside HS 2019

 

Brown is combo-guard who can play either guard position, although she looked more comfortable as a scorer than facilitator. She has a sturdy frame that allows her to finish at the rim vs. bigger players. She excels in the open court, slashing her way to the rim and finishing using either hand. 

 

Allanah “Lala” Bradford 5’04” PG Mary Louis Academy 2019

 

Bradford demonstrated the ability to be a pass-first point guard (table-setter) with court vision. She has an athletic build, good ball-handling skills, some quickness and a nose for the ball. She got the start in place of injured senior PG Jasmine Brunson (Minnesota) who sprained her ankle the day before the game. 

 

 

Kaia Harrison 5’05” G Baldwin HS 2019 

 

Harrison logged many minutes as a starter on a very guard-heavy team. She is a cat quick, tough and fearless little guard that showed that she is an aggressive playmaker. She has a tight handle and is an excellent passer as she attacks the lane. 

 

Tatiana Jones 6’00 F Imhotep HS (PA) 2019

 

Jones is a starter and a focal point.  The skilled and strong forward was a true match-up problem. She runs the floor well and can not only get to the rim in transition but she fights to keep post position and punish the defense when she gets the ball. She also showed the ability to play in high post area.

 

Trinity Workman 5’04 Eleanor Roosevelt HS (MD) 2019

 

Workman is cat-quick with the deceptive handles to go along with it. She is a good passer with good court awareness.  She can get to the bucket on the break finishing strong at the rim. Workman is also a willing perimeter defender that plays hard. 

 

Kelina Menard 5’08” G The Patrick School (NJ) 2019

 

In terms of upside, it was evident why she is a freshman starter on a very talented team. Known for her perimeter shooting, Menard struggled a bit at the Mecca, however, she found other ways to stay involved in the game by playing defense, attacking the basket and rebounding.