Big Girls Academy: Session 2
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The Big Girls Academy, organized by Coach Dee Beale-Norris, did not disappoint. There were over 25 players in attendance looking to improve their post-play. These players caught my eye during the workout session. Looking forward to seeing a few of…
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Continue ReadingThe Big Girls Academy, organized by Coach Dee Beale-Norris, did not disappoint. There were over 25 players in attendance looking to improve their post-play. These players caught my eye during the workout session. Looking forward to seeing a few of them next weekend at the PGH Georgia Top 250 in-game action.
Hannah Morris Hannah Morris 6'1" | PF Tri-Cities | 2025 GA
Hannah Morris Hannah Morris 6'1" | PF Tri-Cities | 2025 GA
In a gym full of posts with size, it was Hannah who caught my eye almost immediately. She is lean and long, very similar to a dynamic post from a couple of years ago in the Georgia Pearls program. She has a good bounce in her step and showed her coordination in drills. Good hands and can finish on both sides of the rim. Good on the block on both pivots.
Meagan Jenkins
Meagan Jenkins
Shorter compact post with a solid frame. Showed toughness in strength and condition stations. Good hands and a good finisher with both hands at the rim. Has good footwork and lateral quickness.
Nice size to play on the interior. Moves well on the floor and has a nice-looking jumper 15 feet and in. She has the intangibles to be an imposing player in the paint. Footwork on the block continues to improve. Hope to see her in live-game action very soon. She was a little banged up when I saw her play last. If her motor matches her natural gifts, she will definitely be a name to track.
Alona Dukes
Alona Dukes
Nice versatility as she has the length but is very agile. Good hands and finisher. Pairing her mobility with a developing skill set and technique will help her be effective on the inside.
Great size on the inside. Defends and runs the floor well. A good rebounder. My biggest takeaway from the skill work was just how coachable she is. She really pays close attention to detail. Nice mechanics on her jump shot just inside the free throw line.
London Loyal London Loyal 6'0" | PF Woodland | 2025 GA
London Loyal London Loyal 6'0" | PF Woodland | 2025 GA
Passes the eye test. Lateral quickness is good. She has a strong base and watching her in drill work it seemed like she can be very physical in the paint. Very good finisher from the right block.
Rahkeya Reynolds
Rahkeya Reynolds
Rahkeya moves much better than you would think. She looked good in rebounding drills. Has the size to make scoring opportunities challenging in the paint.
Jazlyn has some quickness to her game. She has the build to play the forward position and although there were 2-3 dribbles during most of the post-work, her control of the bounce was pretty easily recognized. Interested to see the range of her jump shooting.
Janiah Scott
Janiah Scott
The youngest player in the gym but you would not know how young she was just watching her work. She kept up very well with the drills. She paid close attention to each station and worked on executing with precision. If she continues that on court she will likely be a familiar name in the next couple of years.