Adidas Showcase Weekend Recap

Brandon Tinnon May 23, 2022 @ 11:27 AM

Spartanburg, South Carolina was the host for the Adidas 3SSB and Gold divisions. Team Elite F.I.E.,EAB Tennessee and Bluff City Girls, brought their prospective clubs to the Palmetto State, looking to compete and gain the eyes of collegiate coaches. With many in attendance, the girls from Tennessee came out with avengence, looking to capitalize on the opportunity at hand. Our girls who repped the Volunteer state, did just that plus more. The competition at this event was at a premium, with clubs coming from states such as California, Texas, Oregon, and even Canada. The girls from TN didn’t back down, showcases the brand and style of basketball we play around these parts. Attacking the rim, knocking down 3s, making hustle plays on D, both clubs showed the nation what we are about. Bluff City even had a double OT game that came down to the wire. No matter the results, the girls displayed heart, passion, and competed until the final buzzer of each and every game. Here are some notable standouts from the Adidas Showcase weekend. [player_tooltip player_id="285387" first="Emaleigh" last="Tarpley"] (5’10/F/Jr./Rockvale/EAB Tennessee)- Fiery and feisty, this long and lanky forward is the heart of the club. Gym rat who does the little things to help her club compete. Takes charges, dives for loose balls, always talking on D, rebounds the ball, blocks shots, she is very active when it comes to the defensive end. On O, can knock down the 3 ball, get to the lane, and can post up and use different counter moves in the paint. Has a nice mid-range game and excels at the pick and pop 2 man game. Has tremendous potential to go along with her great size. [player_tooltip player_id="285370" first="Madi" last="Lewis"] (5’7/PG/Jr./Columbia Academy/ EAB Tennessee)- Scoring guard who can handle the ball. Can get to the lane, shoot the 3 ball, or facilitate it to open teammates. A threat who can’t be left alone, has a nice release, as she shoots the ball with confidence. Sees the floor well, contributes on the boards, and is phenomenal in the transition game. Has nice handles to where she can create her own shot. Great kid who enjoys the game with a passion. [player_tooltip player_id="400011" first="Jakoria" last="Woods"] (5’7/G/Jr./Mt. Juliet/ EAB Tennessee)- Hard nosed kid who plays tenacious defense. Lockdown defender who loves to create havoc. She’s on the floor for loose balls, trapping relentlessly, being that spark for her club. Has a nice offensive game where she can get to the rim, knock down the mid range J, and dial it from deep beyond the arc. Smart kid who excels both on the court and in the classroom. Tristan Spearman (5’4/PG/So./ Memphis East/ Bluff City Girls)- Heady floor general who made the team go this weekend. She was always in attack mode, pushing the effort, making the D play on there heels. Nice floater game, shot well from beyond the arc, delivered passes on time to open teammates, and played tenacious D. She was the spark for many runs BC had throughout the weekend. Tristan is a hard nose player who sets the tone early. From the time she laces up her shoes and throughout warm-ups, you knew the was the x factor that teams had to stop. Great kid who has tremendous upside. Allison Irby (5’9/F/So./Lewisburg High (MS)/Bluff City Girls)- The glue girl of the bunch, she plays hard on both ends of the floor. Offensively, she is great at attacking the defense, knocking down 3s, and getting to the paint, where the D has to collapse on her. Has a tremendous basketball IQ, always anticipating the next play or opportunity. A go-getter on the defensive end, can squeeze around picks to stay in front of opponents, contributes on the boards, and wins 50/50 balls. Hard working kid who will continue to get better as she gets more court time. Jamaiya Hasley (5’10/G/So./Desoto Central (MS)/ Bluff City Girls)- Long guard who plays awesome defense. Blocked shots, got hands on balls, was a nuisance for opponents. Was a beast on the boards, creating transition breaks that led to buckets. Has a nice mid-range game. Was great in pick n roll situations and got to the hole with ease. Finishes around the rim against contact. Intrical piece to the Bluff City Girls attack. Young hooper with tons of untapped talent. [player_tooltip player_id="409044" first="Reghan" last="Williams"] (5’7/PG/ Fr./ Ezell Harding/ Team Elite F.I.E.)- Lefty guard who had incredible handles. Can get to the paint, create her own shots, facilitate like no other, and play lockdown defense. Aggressive on both ends of the floor, she is the catalyst for this scrappy ball club. Anytime she is on the floor, she is a threat, someone you have to keep an eye out for. Still young, she is coming into her own as she competes against high competition. The kid has tremendous upside and can score the rock with ease. Keep your eye out on this kid as she and this program continue to grow.