Grassroots Outlook: Carolina All-Stars 17U
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We are roughly a month into the AAU season across North Carolina and there are already a few teams that are standing out among what is, once again, a competitive grassroots field. One of those is Carolina All-Stars which is…
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Continue ReadingWe are roughly a month into the AAU season across North Carolina and there are already a few teams that are standing out among what is, once again, a competitive grassroots field.
One of those is Carolina All-Stars which is based out of Raleigh-Durham. The teams had an excellent showing recently at the Prep Girls Hoops Triumph Region Kickoff at the Upward Star Center in South Carolina and continued its stellar work at the CGHR Spring Kickoff.
Its 17U team is coached by Ty Cox who also is at the helm of the program’s 14U squad. Here is a look at Carolina All-Stars 17U roster.
Jasmine Utley Jasmine Utley 5'3" | PG South Garner | 2024 NC – The Titans standout participates on both the varsity basketball and varsity volleyball teams. Cairn University recently extended an offer to Utley.
Aaliyah Graham Aaliyah Graham 5'9" | SG Millbrook | 2024 NC – Graham is another on the Carolina All-Stars roster that has received an offer from Cairn. She previously participated on the grassroots circuit with Carolina Flames.
Maddie Pounds – She was one of the top performers at the Triumph Region Kickoff in Spartanburg. She displayed from start to finish why she landed an offer from Charleston Southern.
Kadin Scott – Scott is one of four from NC GBB Academy on the 17U roster. She played in 28 games last season for the Eagles.
Krystal Haddock Krystal Haddock 5'10" | CG NC GBB | 2024 State NC – Haddock previously ran on the grassroots circuit with Lady Strong/Strong Center 2024. She particularly can display her talents as a defender.
Brittany Silver – She is one of two on the Carolina All-Stars 17U roster playing up in class as a 2026. Her athletics plate is full between hoops, volleyball and softball.
Khloe Miller – Miller previously wore the uniform of Carolina Flames. At 6-foot-2, she is a gifted scorer and rebounder.
Lili Booker Lili Booker 5'7" | CG Mallard Creek | 2024 State NC – Booker was a major reason why Cannon finished with a 24-6 record this past season. She averaged 14.4 points and 2.7 steals this past season with the Cougars.
Tia Bryant Tia Bryant 6'0" | SF NC GBB | 2026 State NC – She is also playing up in class as a 2026. One can see why given how potent a scorer and rebounder that she is.
Michaela Hodge – Hodge is the tallest member of the team at 6-foot-3. She is on the roster of one of the premier 1A teams in North Carolina as the Jaguars finished 22-2 this past season.
Schedule
Deep South Classic – Apr. 21-23 – Raleigh, NC (Live Period)
Peach Games – May. 5-7 – Atlanta, GA (PGH Circuit)
The Classic – May. 19-21 – Louisville, KY (Live Period)
IE Memorial Day – May. 27-29 – Charlotte, NC
Triumph Region Finals – Jun. 30 – Jul. 2 – Spartanburg, SC (PGH Circuit)
Run 4 The Roses – Jul. 6-8 – Louisville, KY (Live Period)
Carolina Jam – Jul. 15-16 – Charlotte, NC
Top All-American Camp – Jul. 19-21 – Atlanta, GA (Live Period)
War Games – Jul. 20-21 – Atlanta, GA (Live Period)
Champions Finale – Jul. 22-24 – Atlanta, GA (Live Period)