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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.
Keilana Johnson, Playmaker Elite Bears
A 2025 playing up in the 17U division. Attacks downhill well, can finish with contact. 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
NaKayjah Holman NaKayjah Holman 5'7" | SG Franklin County Highschool | 2026 State TN , TN Top Gun 2026
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.
Jules Ferrell, TN Top Gun 2026
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.
Ellie Graham Ellie Graham 6'0" | SF Moore Co. | 2025 State TN , TN Top Gun 2026
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.
Natalie Barnes Natalie Barnes 5'7" | SG Coffee Co. | 2026 State TN , TN Top Gun 2026
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.
Marley Mangum, Upstate Rebels 2026
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.
Ellison Silver, Upstate Rebels 2026
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.
Kaylynn Smith Kaylynn Smith 5'9" | SF Knox Central | 2028 KY , Richmond Heat 2027
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.
Avery Raikes Avery Raikes 5'7" | SF Taylor County | 2027 State KY , Richmond Heat 2027
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.
Kyleigh Stakelin Kyleigh Stakelin 5'9" | SF George Rogers Clark (GRC) | 2027 State KY , Richmond Heat 2027
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.