2023 McDonald’s All- American Nominees
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I’m lovin’ it! As we continue to embark on this high school basketball season, we here at PGH Tennessee would like to recognize the 2023 McDonald’s All-American Nominees. These young ladies have been putting in that work. Leaving blood, sweat,…
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Continue ReadingI’m lovin’ it! As we continue to embark on this high school basketball season, we here at PGH Tennessee would like to recognize the 2023 McDonald’s All-American Nominees. These young ladies have been putting in that work. Leaving blood, sweat, and tears on the hardwood, these student athletes have excelled beyond measures. Hats off to them in their efforts but also repping the state of Tennessee.
I have always said this state is talented when it comes to women’s basketball. These ladies show just how deep our talent pool is. Mind you, these girls are just senior, but at the same time, they also set the benchmark of what a student athlete from our state looks like. With so many accolades already, these girls deserve this opportunity. It truly is a joy to watch them play and we will continue to follow their career as they gear up for the next level. Congratulations to these young ladies on being considered for this phenomenal opportunity.
Here are the 2023 McDonald’s All-American nominees from the state of Tennessee.
Mallory Collier Mallory Collier 6'5" Bartlett | 2023 TN – The NC State commit from Bartlett High School is super tough. An achor in the middle, she is a beast on both ends of the floor. Spent a little time at the USA trials this past summer, she is destined for big things as she progresses in her career. A problem in the middle, she has a bevy of post moves that she unleashes to get her points. She controls the boards like no other. Great kid with a bright future.
Raven Sims Raven Sims 5'9" | PG Bartlett | 2023 State TN – Another kid from Bartlett High School. This combo guard is a Memphis commit. Long guard who can change speeds as she attacks down hill towards the basket. Can finish on all three levels. Has great instincts and has a knack for being around the ball. The kid has taken tremendous strides from junior to senior year. Her game is definitely trending up as she has shown improvement on both ends of the floor. Exciting talent with a tremendous upside.
Aalyah Del Rosario Aalyah Del Rosario 6'5" | C Webb- Bell Buckle | 2023 State #5 Nation TN – Hails from NY, she spends her high school semesters in Tennessee. The Webb Bell Buckle product is a LSU commit. Team USA kid who is a beast around the rim. From blocking shots on D to finishing around the rim on O, she is a beast in the painted area. Look for her to take her game to an even higher level as she get into Coach Mulkey’s system. Until then, look for her to anchor the Lady Feet’s attack as they look to make another run towards a state title.
Angelica Velez Angelica Velez 5'6" | PG Webb Bell-Buckle | 2023 State TN – Another kid who hails from NY who spends her high school semesters at Webb Bell Buckle. She is an exciting kid who is a magician with the ball in her hands. I’m talking about attack mode. For 32 minutes, she’s a straight “dawg” when it comes to the game of basketball. Can unleash it from the arc or get downhill to pull up, her offensive game is nice. Add her relentless defense in there and now you have a full picture of the LSU coaching staff saw in this lady hooper.
Jada Harrison Jada Harrison 5'8" | PG Martin Westview | 2023 State TN – Shifty guard who will be taking her talents to the Boro. The MTSU commit stars at Westview High right now, but will be dropping buckets in the Murphy Center next year. 3 level scoring threat that is a pure monster. Has great court vision, nice handles, and is a lockdown defender. Did I mention she’s a monster. Oh yeah. A great kid who knows how to find the bottom of the net. As she finishes out her HS career, look for her to help put her squad in contention for a state title.
Crysti’anna Whitehead Crysti’anna Whitehead 5'11" | SF Memphis Business Academy | 2023 State TN – The Memphis Business Academy product is heading to Univeristy or Arkansas @ Pine Bluff. Very intelligent in the classroom, she is a smart and heady player on the floor. Is quick to get a great feel for the game on when to exploit the other team’s weaknesses. She can get to the rim by attacking gaps, but loves to drain that 3 ball. She can do more than just score as she also contributes in many defensive categories and is a high level contributor on the boards. Great kid who will be a tremendous wing for the Golden Lions.
La Tonya Bobo Tonya Bobo 5'9" | SG MAHS | 2023 State TN – Active. Energetic. Quick hands and feet. These are just a few characteristics that describe this Trezevant High School prospect. The kids plays with a motor and that is at all times. Vroom through the hole on the way to the basket. Vroom, take the cookies of the opponent as she gets another steal. When I say active hands and feet, she causes turnovers like no other. Has a nice shot release, sees the floor well, this kid is trending upwards in her stock.
Shunqeisha Bobo– Another Trezevant High School talent, she is hard to stop.Long and rangy, can score the rock. Has great footwork as well as the ability to score the rock. From the mid-range in, she’s tough to beat. She creates problems on D, blocking shots, grabbing boards, getting the transition game going. Has great court awareness and runs the floor well.Has definitely made a name for herself as she continues to make huge strides.Her stock is definitely trending upwards as she continues to thrive in the game.
Emily Monson
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Blackman | 2023
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– Another hard nosed player from Blackman High School. The Lady Blaze product is a Purdue commit. A multi-level scoring threat, she just gets it done when it comes to the offensive end. She can shoot it from 3, has a nice mid-range game where she does a one dribble pull-up, and she can finish around the rim against contact. She is one of the leading catalysts for the Lady Blaze attack. Also a great contributor on D, she just has a knack for being around the ball. Long in length, she is definitely a threat every time she is on the floor.