Gamechangers- Sunday Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>This content series is sponsored by GameChangers- The Official Scorekeeping, Stats, Team Management and Technology Partner of Prep Girls Hoops.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I got to see some of the younger kids for several games Sunday morning and these were kids who changed the games they were involved in. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Keilana Johnson, Playmaker Elite Bears </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 2025 playing up in the 17U division. Attacks downhill well, can finish with contact.&nbsp; Good handles and aggressive on the defensive side of the ball. Can push the ball in transition. Good on the boards. Can defend on-ball and is a good lateral defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='514122' first='NaKayjah' last='Holman'], TN Top Gun 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very athletic with active hands on defense. Will force mistakes which leads to easy points for her team. Great range, can knock down the three. Can beat you in multiple ways offensively.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jules Ferrell, TN Top Gun 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 player. Hustles and gets after it. On ball defense is solid and rebounds well for her size. Just makes things happen. Anticipates the play well in advance. This young lady hasn't even entered high school yet but she's got a phenomenal court sense, and a very solid skillset for her age.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='409039' first='Ellie' last='Graham'], TN Top Gun 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and athletic, she can play both inside and out and can defend multiple positions. Offensively she can beat you in a variety of ways. Good footwork around the rim can finish it with either hand. Very patient and just makes the right decision.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='514120' first='Natalie' last='Barnes'], TN Top Gun 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Excellent shooter off the inbounds pass and can shoot off the screen. Catch and shoot player. Good mid range pull up jumper, elevates with a good release. High basketball IQ. Great future ahead of her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marley Mangum, Upstate Rebels 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fiery guard with excellent handles good quickness. Moves well without the ball and can push tempo to create scoring opportunities.  Can make the pass with good court vision. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ellison Silver, Upstate Rebels 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Excellent outside threat, can drop them from the corner and has a quick release. Good range, which she can also take the PG spot and get her team involved. Can knock down the free throws.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='658554' first='Kaylynn' last='Smith'], [program_tooltip program_id='712782' first='Richmond' last='Heat'] 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shoots the 3 well and can play down low and rebounds well. Improving on her defense against the big well and seals off well. Solid all-around player with a good skillset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='502108' first='Avery' last='Raikes'], [program_tooltip program_id='712782' first='Richmond' last='Heat'] 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fearless and a slasher on anyone, very long end athletic. basketball IQ. Can alter and block shots well in the paint. Loved her game as she is a heady player with a good all around game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='652045' first='Kyleigh' last='Stakelin'], [program_tooltip program_id='712782' first='Richmond' last='Heat'] 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High basketball IQ and a team leader.  Can defend 1-4.  Scores in all 3 aspects of the game   Good court vision. Able to get downhill and score in traffic with contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->