Grassroots Preview: TMP 17U Black

Prep Girls Hoops takes a look around the Palmetto State with our team previews. Let’s focus on the Charleston based program TMP 17U Black. April 9-10 - LBI Opening - Greenville, SC April 22-24 - Deep South Classic - Raleigh, NC May 6-8 - Prep Girls Hoops Peach Games - Atlanta, GA May 20-22 - Carolina Jam Fest - Concord, NC July 5-8 - Run 4 Roses - Louisville, KY July 10-12 - TBD July 23-25 - ATL Summer Slam - Atlanta, GA &nbsp; <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-411958" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/0FBE349F-7365-4D9D-AFA3-484C62D42603.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="197358" first="Kennedy" last="Rivers"] - Philip Simmons </strong> Rivers is best suited off the ball in the backcourt. Kennedy averaged 17.2 ppg and 3.6 assists this past season for the Iron Horses (16-4). Kennedy enters her senior season with 1,196 career points. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/DF165418-9401-4D9F-A970-1F200CB44480-crop-1018x668-1650026573.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-414617" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/DF165418-9401-4D9F-A970-1F200CB44480-crop-1018x668-1650026573-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="261916" first="Ryian" last="Howard"] - Northwood Academy (Summerville)</strong> Howard was a welcome addition to the Lady Chargers roster this past season after moving in from Cane Bay HS. Ryian averaged 6.2 ppg and 7.2 rebounds from the forward position. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-414612" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/35F31275-E091-4715-9475-F7CCC301775A.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="171797" first="Asa" last="Snyder"] - Porter Gaud </strong> Snyder can dial it up from downtown when needed for her Lady Cyclones squad. Asa can really knockdown open shots on the perimeter when given time and space. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-300783" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2021/06/77AC228F-C27B-4D78-A33F-CA1B93100049.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="124112" first="Rykia" last="Jakes"] - Military Magnet </strong> Jakes has been part of the sucess of the Lady Eagles program over the years. Rykia averaged 9.5 ppg this past season for the Lady Eagles (27-4). <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-411962" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/3B95A80D-C971-43BE-AA74-7F5BDFF1007A.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="185226" first="Alaina" last="Nettles"] - Cane Bay HS (Summerville)</strong> Nettles had a breakout season for the Lady Cobras (23-4). Alaina averaged 18.1 ppg, 7.2 rebounds, 4.3 steals and 3.3 assists this past season. She will enter her season senior season with 809 points. Alaina is slasher deluxe who really brings great energy and a competitive edge to the floor. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-414616" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/4B446216-7A62-407B-8243-F92C78E353A5.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="297859" first="Taylor" last="Brown"] - Wando HS (Mount Pleasant)</strong> Taylor showed some really good flashes last week on the hardwood for the TMP program. Brown has great hands and a willingness to stay in the paint and post up. Taylor plays volleyball at a Class 5A powerhouse for Head Coach Alexis Glover. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-414614" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/04/1DC91AD1-962F-4D7F-82D5-CAB2A2472BE6.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="255966" first="Yannah" last="Seaberry"] (2024) - First Baptist </strong> Yannah was a nice addition this past season to the Lady Hurricanes roster. Seaberry made the move over the Ravenel Bridge from Palmetto Christian Academy to First Baptist. Yannah will look to be the future of the program now with the graduation of several players including [player_tooltip player_id="158920" first="<strong>Alexia" last="Grant</strong>"], [player_tooltip player_id="171771" first="<strong>Tiana" last="Spann</strong>"] and [player_tooltip player_id="300762" first="<strong>Mia" last="Wysong</strong>"]. <strong>Katie Johnson (2024) - Home School / Lowcountry Wildcats </strong> This was my first look at Johnson as a player. Johnson 5’10 moved around the floor very well and showed some good flashes. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-396458" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2022/03/IMG_3815-scaled-crop-1561x1025-1646431596-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="252502" first="Sabri" last="Mitchell"] (2025) - Military Magnet </strong> Mitchell played an instrumental role for the Lady Eagles on claiming its 2nd straight SCHSL Class 1A State Championship this past season. Sabri is big wing while playing up a few age groups.