Grassroots Preview: A’ja Wilson Elite 17U
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Head coach Jerome Dickerson has put together another solid team of 2024-2025 class members this spring. Prep Girls Hoops will take a look at this squad right here. Just remember to #RecruitThePalmettoState moving forward. A’ja Wilson Elite 17U has just…
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Continue ReadingHead coach Jerome Dickerson has put together another solid team of 2024-2025 class members this spring. Prep Girls Hoops will take a look at this squad right here. Just remember to #RecruitThePalmettoState moving forward.
A’ja Wilson Elite 17U has just 3 members of the Class of 2024. Most of this roster is playing up a age group.
Samira Khalil Samira Khalil 5'8" | CG Hammond | 2024 State SC – Hammond
Khalil reached the 1,000-point club this season for the Lady Skyhawks. Samira feels comfortable playing both guard positions in the backcourt. Samira can really make shots along with some crafty decisions at times with her game.
Olivia Randolph Olivia Randolph 6'2" | PF Wren | 2024 State SC – Wren HS (Piedmont)
Randolph made a nice transition over to Wren HS this past season after playing at nearby Westside HS. Olivia brings a great defensive presence down low in the paint. She really does a nice job of rebounding the ball and contesting shots on the defensive end.
Destiny Drakeford Destiny Drakeford 6'0" | C Ridge View | 2024 State SC – Ridge View HS
Drakeford has really made some good strides over the past year with her play. Destiny runs the floor very well and does a nice job finishing down low.
Lauren Jacobs Lauren Jacobs 5'9" | PG Heathwood Hall | 2025 State SC – Heathwood Hall
Jacobs is a SCORER and really plays the game with a good overall basketball IQ. Lauren helped Heathwood Hall win a Class 4A State Championship this past season. Jacobs ranks #2 in her class here in the 2025 Palmetto State.
Trinity Jones Trinity Jones 5'7" | PG Desert Vista | 2025 State AZ – Mauldin HS
Jones plays the game very mature for her age in the backcourt. She guided the Lady Mavericks to a Class 5A State Championship this past season.
Kadence Walker-Lee Kadence Walker-Lee 5'10" | PF Gray Collegiate | 2025 State SC – Gray Collegiate
Kadence plays the game to the fullest at all times while on the floor. She is relentless with her play and never looks to take a play off. Kadence thrives playing the game on contact and being effective inside the paint area.
Camillea Gore Camillea Gore 6'0" | SG Heathwood Hall | 2025 State SC – Heathwood Hall
Gore really likes to work her perimeter skills from downtown. Camillea can really get things cooking from outside when left open. She has very good shooting mechanics from behind the arch.
Sabreya Monsanto Sabreya Monsanto 5'11" | SF Heathwood Hall | 2025 State SC – Heathwood Hall
Monsanto came over from Cardinal Newman and won another State Championship this time in a Heathwood Hall uniform. Sabreya is really looking to expand her game to the backcourt, and it showed recently at the Icebreaker Invitational with her passing skills.
Shamarie Hayes Shamarie Hayes 5'8" | CG Heathwood Hall | 2025 State SC – Heathwood Hall
Hayes will fight for minutes on this talented team, and she will get them in return. She understands her role on this talented team and when it’s her time to set up and she will be ready for the challenge.
Te’Ericka Dowling Te’Ericka Dowling 5'8" | PG Byrnes | 2025 State SC – Byrnes HS (Duncan)
TeEricka is just another weapon for this Aj’a Wilson Elite 17U team in the backcourt. She can play both positions along with bring a good defensive game to the table.
Zie’l Ratchford Zie’l Ratchford 5'7" | CG Spring Valley | 2025 State SC – Spring Valley HS
Ratchford played many minutes this past season for the Lady Vikings. Zie’l an athletic guard comes off the bench here for A’ja Wilson Elite and provides good quality minutes.
Zanariah Yarborough Zanariah Yarborough 6'0" | PF Legacy Early College | 2025 State SC – Fairfield Central HS (Winnsboro)
Yarborough is a post player down low for the Red, White and Blue. She plays a bit off the grid at times for the Lady Griffins over in Fairfield County. Zanariah has no problems mixing it up down low in the paint and drawing contact.
Karlee Phelps Karlee Phelps 6'2" | C Gray Collegiate | 2025 State SC – Gray Collegiate
Phelps a post player was not in attendance this past weekend for the Icebreaker Invitational. Karlee helped the Lady War Eagles win a Class 2A State Championship this past season.
A’ja Wilson Elite 2024
March 25-26 – Icebreaker Invitational – North Augusta, SC
April 21-23 – Deep South Classic – Raleigh, NC
May 19-21 – The Big Event – Atlanta, GA
May 27-29 – Memorial Day Classic – Charlotte, NC
July 6-8 – Run 4 Roses Classic – Louisville, KY
July 20-21 – War Games – Duluth, GA
July 21-24 – Champions Finale – Suwanee, GA