WPA Bruins Tip-Off: Joe’s 16u Day 2 and 3 standouts
DAY 2 Ashlynn James, IGB16u, G, 8th, 5-6 – James may be in eighth grade, but her basketball IQ rises far above her schooling level. She’s everywhere on the hardwood, sometimes she tries to do a bit too much, but…
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Ashlynn James, IGB16u, G, 8th, 5-6 – James may be in eighth grade, but her basketball IQ rises far above her schooling level. She’s everywhere on the hardwood, sometimes she tries to do a bit too much, but she’s got a great attitude. She’s a long slasher with a shooter’s touch, who is only going to keep growing into her shot. Defensively, she understands schemes and what her coaches are asking from her.
Erica Hall, WPA Bruins 16U UAA, G/F, 5-9 – If you want a 3-D player with great passing instincts, look no further than Hall. Combining all of those things into a lanky-ish body, she takes the court and offers plenty of options. She’s quick with her shot, which is easily and quickly replicated over and over again, comfortable shooting with someone in her face, while also seeing the floor and passing well in traffic.
Kierra Morrow, Team Curry 16u, G/F, 5-10 – Where to start with Morrow?
Do you highlight her nice grasp of both post positions?
Or maybe mention her range which stretches out to the 3-point line?
Perhaps, it’s her strength that catches your eye first.
No matter which one stands out, one thing remains true: Morrow’s a multi-talented player with a bright future. Not only does she jam all three qualities in her body, but she switches between her post moves and guard play flawlessly. If you had to push me, I would say she may be more comfortable making the change than anything else on the court. She applies the same amount of energy to all the positions and can be a nightmare to take out of a game.
Johanna Potter, Supreme Team, F, 6-0 – Talk about someone who can score in a multitude of ways, Potter certainly knows how to ring the most out of her offensive talent. Leave her with a tough down-low turn-around jumper and she’ll take it. Force her out onto the wing, no problem. She’ll can a 3 in your face unless you fall for the pump fake, by which time, she’s already on her way to the rim. She moves well on the court and coaches should definitely watch this player as her ceiling is high.
Jazmine Thorton, Supreme Team, G, 5-11 – This kid makes things happen all over the court. The first thing most people may notice though is her 3-point shot. She’s similar to her teammate Potter in that she gets her shot off fast and hits a high percentage from three. She doesn’t need a ton of space to get her shot off either. In a game against the W.Va. Thunder’s 2024 UAA team, she hit several 3s in the face of some of the Thunder’s best defenders. Coaches looking for a shooter first, with the gift of creating chaos a close second should keep an eye on this lady.
DAY 3
Milan Brown, Team Durant 16u, SG, Fr., 5-8 – Brown just wants to win – everything. In the competitive world of AAU basketball, she’s amongst the top. When the ball goes up in the air, she’s playing hard. When the time ticks down in the game, she’s elevating her game. There’s no easy victory as long as she’s on the court. Gifted with keen abilities including nice court vision, the ability to elevate for a shot in traffic, and a sense for moving without the basketball, she’s an ideal addition to any coach who preaches heart and hustle.
Savannah Holmes, Supreme Team, G, 5-7 – Holmes defines a scrappy ball player. Not just with her play style, which happens to be one of her greatest strengths. But her overall demeanor and hustle make her one of the most recognizable players on any hardwood. She’s dangerously quick and won’t hesitate to jump on the ground for every single 50-50 ball. Better still? She loves directing her troops on defense and relishes helping her teammates.