Grassroots Preview: A’ja Wilson Elite 2022

A’ja Wilson Elite 2022 will be coached by Jerome Dickerson. Dickerson has been a assistant coach the past 17 years at Heathwood Hall Academy. The roster includes several 2023 players who will play up a age group on the Grassroots Circuit. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-267219" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/03/5A0DA46C-F395-4F5F-B387-B4AFC0CD3059-scaled-crop-1560x1024-1617048148-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> <strong>#1 - [player_tooltip player_id="124109" first="Tanaja" last="Kennedy"] (2023) - Cardinal Newman </strong> Kennedy a shifty point guard helped the Cardinals win back to back SCISA Class 3A State Championships this past February. Kennedy averaged 7.6 ppg, 4 assists and 2.9 rebounds for the Cardinals (18-1). <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-211358" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/10/DC4B0D46-7109-4CAE-B98A-18A3DE4D64DA-scaled-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> <strong>#2 - [player_tooltip player_id="176202" first="Kendahl" last="Spearman"] (2023) - Emerald HS (Greenwood) </strong> Spearman made the move over to nearby Emerald HS from Greenwood HS. Spearman averaged 20.8 ppg this season for the Lady Vikings (10-4). Spearman a left-handed guard really excels in the open floor and transition. <img class="size-medium wp-image-234773" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/12/7ED5C183-556A-4B48-8F7A-770BC4B2C077.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>#3 - [player_tooltip player_id="124092" first="Imani" last="Williams"] (2022) - Dreher HS </strong> Williams averaged 11.5 ppg, 4.2 rebounds 3.4 assists and 3 steals this year for the Lady Blue Devils. Williams has now played 4 years of varsity level basketball since starting since the 8th grade. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-231057" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/11/53C840AC-1BBB-4915-8FD3-262D2066886B.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>#5 - [player_tooltip player_id="124106" first="J’Adore" last="Young"] (2023) - Greenville HS (pictured on front) </strong> Young averaged a double-double this year for the Lady Red Raiders (15-3). Young averaged 11.3 ppg, 11.8 rebounds and 4.8 blocks from inside the paint. Young excels in the classroom with a 4.95 GPA. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-212770" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/10/Aubrielle-Harris-78-2-e1602612828974-244x300.jpg" alt="" width="244" height="300" /> <strong>#10 - [player_tooltip player_id="194864" first="Aubrielle" last="Harris"] (2022) - Northwood Academy </strong> Harris helped the Lady Chargers get to the SCISA Class 3A State Championship Game once again this past season. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-201136" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/09/4530132B-DD65-4701-AE62-41EE5355CA10.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>#11 - [player_tooltip player_id="171762" first="Alicia" last="Spann"] (2022) - Sumter HS </strong> Spann a post player helped the Lady Gamecocks get to the Class 5A State Championship Game before losing to Clover HS. <strong>#21 - [player_tooltip player_id="259997" first="Austin" last="Tuller"] (2022) - Heathwood Hall </strong> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-254483" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/02/43FD0B80-743B-44A3-930D-D9FB2DA7EA6A-scaled-crop-1876x1232-1613136574-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> <strong>#23 - [player_tooltip player_id="185723" first="Deasia" last="Feaster"] (2022) - Fairfield Central (Winnsboro) </strong> Feaster a athletic combo forward has the ability to play inside-out on the floor. Feaster fills the lane in transition well and will defend multiple positions on the floor. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-231045" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/11/4F553BFF-5423-4C93-BC14-004D795464A7.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>#32 - [player_tooltip player_id="124108" first="Maliyiah" last="Mason"] (2023) - Irmo HS </strong> Mason is playing up a age group and just brings it every night she touches the floor. Mason averaged a double-double this past season for the Lady Yellow Jackets (12-6). Mason averaged 17.4 ppg and 10.7 rebounds. Mason brings great versatility to the floor with her ability play multiple positions. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-213978" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/10/206BD585-7E9A-4C6B-8527-4709EC8D7C9A.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>#33 - [player_tooltip player_id="158945" first="Hailey" last="Chiles"] (2023) - Greenwood HS </strong> Chiles is a force down on the low block with her soft touch touch around the rim. Chiles a back tot he back post player averaged 17 ppg and 12 rebounds this season for the Lady Eagles. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-230836" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/11/DDD67F69-BC73-4722-992A-E495EA30E992-300x169.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="169" /> <strong>#34 - [player_tooltip player_id="172178" first="Peris" last="Smith"] (2023) - North Augusta HS </strong> Smith has played up for the Lady Yellow Jackets the past few seasons. Smith brings a great work ethic and desire to win on the floor. The Yellow Jackets had won 4 straight Class 4A State Championship until being defeated this season by North Myrtle Beach HS. <strong>#44 - [player_tooltip player_id="263345" first="Caitlin" last="Staley"] (2023) - Greenbriar (Augusta, GA) </strong> &nbsp; <em><strong>2021 Schedule</strong></em> April 23-25 - Apache Memorial Showcase - Concord, NC May 14-16 - A1 Hoops Session #3 - North Augusta, SC May 28-31 - Memorial Days Classic - Concord, NC July 5-8 - Run for the Roses - Louisville, KY July 23-25 - Battle of the Bayou - New Orleans, LA &nbsp; &nbsp;