Road To The Chip Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops took a trip on Saturday up to Florence, SC to cover the Road to the Chip Showcase event. The event was a small event with some very solid players and programs in attendance. It featured several teams from North Carolina and a few Palmetto State squads. Let's get into the coverage right here on your source for basketball coverage in the Carolinas. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Palmetto State Seniors:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":587679,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/C9D88F33-869F-442D-9CFF-4CE9D65F77F7.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-587679" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='124104' first='Milaysia' last='Fulwiley']</strong> for sure highlighted this group of players today from the Road to the Chip. Fulwiley a University of South Carolina signee finished with 25 points today in a loss to K.O.D. Skills Academy (NC) 65-56.<strong><em> Milaysia moved her total to 2,855 career points to date</em></strong>. She had no problems at times today stopping and popping from 25 feet away from the bucket. She connected on 7 three-pointers while dropping 6 assists and grabbing 8 rebounds. The Lady Raiders currently stand (13-6) this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":587322,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/B7A9AF9A-1647-48FC-93E5-AA33DEE82B3B.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-587322" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='124109' first='Tanaja' last='Kennedy']</strong> finished with 15 points in the loss today for the Lady Raiders. Tanaja a savvy point guard really looked to finish a lot attacking the rack from the left-side today. She constantly played the game in attack mode and was the beneficiary of some great passes from Fulwiley. Tanaja really likes to use the ball-screen at times and turn the corner to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":587321,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/7F78D244-E2A9-47C3-BB78-0A60A23792D5.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-587321" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='187999' first='Samaya' last='Johnson']</strong> might not score the ball a ton for your squad. She does embrace playing down on the low block and rebounding the basketball. Samaya had 12 rebounds today for the Lady Raiders. She really does a good job of being a mover-screener at times and keeping the ball up high. She manufactures points on put-backs at times. Johnson is a true post player who would really benefit a program in a half-court style of play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='359840' first='Teirra' last='Griffin']</strong> is the forgotten piece here at times for the Lady Raiders. She stays active around the cup and picks up some opportunities at times. Teirra scored 10 points today in the loss all around the cup area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='444359' first='Janiya' last='Swinton']</strong> is a UNSIGNED Senior for the Wilson HS Lady Tigers. Swinton came into the game today averaging 13.4 ppg. She played a bit passive at times today in a loss to 1 of 1 Prep (NC). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>The Committed - Off the Board: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":587683,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/8996373D-FDAA-4BBE-8A9E-50B4F309E68B.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-587683" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Several players today were already committed and signed for next season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='201849' first='Chandler' last='Brooks']</strong> is headed to Embry-Riddle (FL) (NCAA D2) next fall. Brooks recently arrived at 1 of 1 Prep after being at Providence Day. Chandler is a very skilled left-handed combo with a very smooth game. She actually finished today with a triple double today 10 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists according to my unofficial stats. She has great court awareness and vision from out top. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":587670,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/678DE63E-F898-4E20-8AF9-751419E969C2.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-587670" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='201850' first='<strong>Aaliyah' last='El</strong>'] will play her ball at Mars Hill University (NC) (NCAA D2) next season. El was great today with her play knocking down the mid-range jumper, slashing to the cup, hitting pull-ups when she wasn't making crafty passes to her teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":587672,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/DECD8587-77DC-47CE-BD9E-E32F0C8F50A4.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-587672" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='297182' first='Sydney' last='Gueterman']</strong> is off to play at nearby Catawba (NC) (NCAA D2) next fall. She was able to spot up on several occasions today from the corners for open looks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":587671,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/67036074-082C-4710-8815-5C5969A25550.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-587671" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221932' first='Tatum' last='Bowen']</strong> will play her college ball at Lenoir-Rhyne (NC) (NCAA D2) next season. Tatum scored 15 points in an easy victory for her squad over Wilson HS today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>UNSIGNED Seniors: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":587685,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/27FA7407-C374-4F48-93B0-17012EFB0912.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-587685" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='515585' first='Mackenzie' last='Chabala']</strong> and <strong>Amara Thomas</strong> both put some solid performances today for 1 of 1 Academy Red. Chabala who attends South Rowan HS in China Grove finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Thomas actually attends Olympic HS finished with 19 points in the lopsided win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Seeing Triple</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Hankerson sisters are all currently on the roster at K.O.D. Skills Academy. UNSIGNED Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='231023' first='Laila' last='Hankerson']</strong> and her sophomore twin sisters <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='242934' first='Alana' last='Hankerson']</strong> and<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='267232' first='Alyssa' last='Hankerson'] </strong>all play at K.O.D. Skills Academy this season for Head Coach Jody Patton. The trio helped Rock Hill HS win a Class 5A State Championship last March down in the Palmetto State. This trio is so fun to watch when it comes to competing and knocking down shots on the perimeter at times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":587694,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/5C64318B-69C3-4D8B-8F82-413BDECD8C50.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-587694" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alana finished with 12 points while connecting on 4 three-pointers today while Laila finished with 10 points. Alana really likes to set up shop out behind the three-point line and shoots the ball at a high clip. Laila is a GREAT ATHLETE from out top and has the ability to lead a squad. She really has a good understanding of the game and demeanor on the court at all times along with being rock solid in the classroom with her academics. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Best Performance of the Day: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":587680,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/0EEB5C55-6F34-4DD1-9CF6-317854BED2D3.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-587680" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='393656' first='Jocelyne' last='Grier']</strong> was spectacular today with her play for K.O.D. Skills Academy. She finished with 30 points in a win over Keenan HS. She connected on shot after shot today in transition, mid-range and deep. Grier is truly a 3-level scorer and it showed today for K.O.D. Skills Academy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2024 Performers:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":587681,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/84B7DDF0-9A39-4C69-B57D-C9F0A37A6E9D.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-587681" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='587664' first='Deborah' last='Mukeba']</strong> is surely a new name here this season in the Hoop State. Mukeba is a true post player from Belgium. Deborah scored 9 points today while grabbing 10 rebounds in the win. She has great hands to catch anything thrown in her direction along with the ability to finish over both shoulders. Deborah really switch's hands nicely to finish around the cup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":587673,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/B005268B-3BE4-4DDD-9616-9EEDAB36EE74.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-587673" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='276147' first='Ella' last='Hobbs']</strong> recently came out with a Top 5 in her recruitment. Ohio State, Michigan, Virginia Tech, North Carolina and Miami (FL) look to be the Top 5 for her services. Hobbs has a good skill set which expands out to the perimeter and her ability to knockdown shots. She had a modest stat line in a blowout victory. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":587669,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/C5643991-16E6-4557-B7D2-F983B0531846.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-587669" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='252857' first='Delanie' last='Hill'] </strong>was able to connect on some open shots today from the mid-range and behind the arc for 1 of 1 Prep Academy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":587684,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/E3802D97-72AB-4026-A61B-0F7ECC27FF1A.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-587684" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='494745' first='Zaria' last='Gool'] </strong>is back in the Hoop State after going up to Spire Academy (OH) for the fall semester. Gool played last season at Victory Christian. Zaria was quite active in the passing lanes today while picking up several steals for easy buckets heading the other way. She finished with 15 points in the win today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":587668,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/9137385E-9E32-47AE-BDE4-45C401F7C3C7.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-587668" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='587665' first='Ayanna' last='Varela'] </strong>played today with Rising Stars Prep Academy. Varela and her teammates suffered a loss, but she gained a big fan of this guy today. She brought the EFFORT all day long with her play. Ayanna now attends Langtree Charter in Statesville. She showed good body control at times to the basket and a nice crossover dribble at times. She played to the horn sounded despite her team being defeated. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Future is Bright: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":587674,"width":256,"height":192,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/5243A7A4-15CA-4FA1-BDDD-3B27B5335DA7.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-587674" width="256" height="192" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='509517' first='Camri' last='Hobbs']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='444370' first='Logan' last='Murray']</strong> will be a few names you will surely hear in the years to come. Camri a member of the 2026 class in the Hoop State. Logan is already playing good minutes as an 8th grader here at Wilson HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->