Grassroots Preview: A’ja Wilson Elite 2022
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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…
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Continue ReadingA’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.
#1 – Tanaja Kennedy Tanaja Kennedy 5'2" | PG Keenan | 2023 State SC (2023) – Cardinal Newman
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).
#2 – Kendahl Spearman Kendahl Spearman 5'7" | PG Legacy Early College | 2023 State SC (2023) – Emerald HS (Greenwood)
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.
#3 – Imani Williams Imani Williams 5'6" | PG Dreher | 2022 State SC (2022) – Dreher HS
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.
#5 – J’Adore Young J’Adore Young 6'4" | C Greenville | 2023 State #27 Nation SC (2023) – Greenville HS (pictured on front)
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.
#10 – Aubrielle Harris Aubrielle Harris 6'0" | C Northwood Academy | 2022 State SC (2022) – Northwood Academy
Harris helped the Lady Chargers get to the SCISA Class 3A State Championship Game once again this past season.
#11 – Alicia Spann Alicia Spann 6'2" | C Sumter | 2022 State SC (2022) – Sumter HS
Spann a post player helped the Lady Gamecocks get to the Class 5A State Championship Game before losing to Clover HS.
#21 – Austin Tuller Austin Tuller 5'10" | SF Heathwood Hall | 2022 State SC (2022) – Heathwood Hall
#23 – Deasia Feaster Deasia Feaster 6'0" | SF Fairfield Central | 2022 State SC (2022) – Fairfield Central (Winnsboro)
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.
#32 – Maliyiah Mason Maliyiah Mason 6'0" | SF Gray Collegiate | 2023 State SC (2023) – Irmo HS
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.
#33 – Hailey Chiles Hailey Chiles 6'3" | C Legacy Early College | 2023 State SC (2023) – Greenwood HS
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.
#34 – Peris Smith Peris Smith 6'2" | PF North Augusta | 2023 State SC (2023) – North Augusta HS
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.
#44 – Caitlin Staley Caitlin Staley 6'3" | C Greenbrier | 2023 State GA (2023) – Greenbriar (Augusta, GA)
2021 Schedule
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