Scout's Outlook #2 from Mint City!

The Apache Memorial Showcase served as a great platform for our Tennessee clubs. With our squads crossing state lines over into North Carolina, you could tell our young ladies were on a business trip. You could see it in their eyes as they stepped onto the court. The preparation. The determination. You could tell that the game to our kids just meant more. Our girls came out hungry, ready to fight, and put on a show for those to see. Throughout the course of the weekend, our clubs from the tri-state had tons of girls who stood out. There were different moments in each game, where someone stepped up. From knocking down clutch shots to sacrificing their body for a charge, our girls game in with avengence wanting to get on a coach’s radar. In this state, our great state, women’s basketball is held in high regard. The girls who suit up, not on rep their state and team, but a long legacy of players who came before them. They are making a name for themselves knowing that they are a part of a bigger picture out there. This state+basketball=high quality women’s hoops. In our 2nd edition of scout’s outlook, here are some other young ladies who attracted the eyes of coaches in attendance. Joya Crawford (5’8/CG/Fr./Dyersburg/ Southeast United)- Keep your eyes out for this young lady. Dynamic guard who can score the rock. Ball on a string type of girl who has great handles and can get to the rim. Plays the game at a high level on both ends of the floor. Lockdown defender who creates havoc for her opponents. Received major looks this past weekend due to her play and sense of urgency. Efficient, effective, and will continue to evolve. Major upside. [player_tooltip player_id="419917" first="Jaydin" last="Lee"] (6’1/PF/Jr./Cleveland/ East Tennessee Thunder)- Versatile kid who uses her body well. Finishes down low against traffic. Has great hands. Nice footwork around the block. Contributes on the glass. Plays the game with high-energy. Big-time anchor on the defensive end. [player_tooltip player_id="375216" first="Kennedy" last="Johnson-Corley"] (5’10/CG/Jr./Goodpasture/EAB Tennessee)- Fiery kid who plays the game with a passion. A energy giver, she sparks her club by doing the little things. Diving for loose balls, making the extra pass, knocking down clutch shots. She uplifted her team when they needed a bucket. Lockdown defender who is scrappy. Rebounds the ball well and looks to push it in transition. Has a nice offensive game where she utilizes her quickness to her advantage. [player_tooltip player_id="405839" first="Raylie" last="Bush"] (5’9/PG/So./Oneida/ East Tennessee Thunder)- Great facilitator who distributes the ball well. Sees the floor well, a trustworthy kid who can run the offensive scheme. Shoots the ball at a high clip. An extension of a HC, she is great at identifying the strengths and weaknesses of a defense and exploiting them. Had a great weekend where she definitely left an impression on those who were in attendance. [player_tooltip player_id="245383" first="Braxton" last="Fritz"] (5’6/PG/So./Kingston/ East Tennessee Thunder)- Floor general who can play the 2 spot as well. Handles the ball well against pressure, attacks downhill, smooth release, plays the game with poise. All-around player who will do anything to help her team succeed. Contributes on the boards, solid defender, incredible teammate. First in, last out kind of girl who is a hard worker. Grace Phillips (5’8/SG/So./Bradley Central/ East Tennessee Thunder)- Tough kid who just gets after it. Can score it, rebound it, plays hard. Active hands and active feet. Plays the game with a passion, being relentless on both ends of the floor. Efficient contributor that plays an integral role in her team’s success. Did the little things right that sometimes may get overlooked. Has great foot speed that enables her to jump passing lanes and cover many spots on the floor . [player_tooltip player_id="245309" first="Ni’Kiah" last="Chesterfield"] (6’0/C/Jr./Oakland/ Team B. Wright)- Solid body downlow that anchors the middle. Possess a nice 15ft game, that compliments her ability to play with her back to the basket. Big contributor on the boards, where she can either kick it out or put it back up against contact. Exciting prospect that contributes on both ends of the floor. Doesn’t force things, lets the game come to her. Poise and knows when to exploit a team’s weakness. Amiya Redus (5’9/CG/So./Hazel Green (AL)/Team B. Wright)- Though she is from across state lines, she warrants her name being mentioned with this Tennessee club. Dynamic combo guard who is very saucy. Can shoot the ball at a high clip, gets to the basket, tough defender. Incredible court vision where she can distribute the ball to her teammates. Great in up-tempo situations, heady player who is a threat at all times. Lovely Alexander (5’7/SG/Jr./Blackman/EAB Tennessee)- Solid kid who contributed on both ends of the floor for her club. Grabbed rebounds, made timely assists, was clutch down the stretch hitting 3s. Isn’t afraid to stick her nose into tough situations to get the ball. Great floor spacer who can spot up on the wing to unleash the rock or attack gaps. Finishes around the rim with ease.