BCAT Hoopfest: Day 2 Takeaways

As teams settled in for their day 2 of camp at the BCAT Hoopfest, the excitement and competition was in the air. Even though it’s just summer action, it was good to see matchups that may normally not take place. From public schools to private schools competing, to small schools to bigger schools going at it, the girls from this state get after it no matter who lines up across from them. Fans were really in attendance today and none of these squads who competed didn’t disappoint . Girls were hitting their strides as shot after shot found the bottom of the net. What I loved the most about today, kids were getting after it on the defensive end. There was a lot of noise happenin and definitely energy from benches as girls climbed into one another. At the end of the day, it was all fun and games. Iron sharpens iron and our young ladies truly got better in more ways than one. 

Here are a few takeaways from Day 2 at the BCAT Hoopfest .

Bartlett: They are strong, long, and super tough. They are crazy athletic as well. Faye Williams Faye Williams 6'3" | PF Bartlett | 2026 State TN is a monster on both ends of the floor. Carrington Jones Carrington Jones 5'8" | CG Bartlett | 2024 State TN is athletic as all get out. This team is quick and will bring it for a full 32 minutes.

York led by Reese Beaty Reese Beaty 5'8" | PG York Institute | 2025 State TN will be back where they left off. This young lady sets the tone for her ball club and the whole team just jumps on board. Everyone feeds off each other and plays so well collectively.

The East Nashville squad is fun to watch. Led by Jazz Walters Jazz Walters 5'8" | SF East Nashville | 2024 State TN and Kenya Fairs Kenya Fairs 5'7" | SF East Nashville | 2024 State TN , these young ladies know how to get after it on both ends of the floor. Jazz, who can play inside and out, has great court vision. Knows when to attack or kick to open teammates . Kenya, knocked down some clutch shots from the field, while also finishing around the rim. These Lady Eagles, if healthy, will be soaring high come postseason. 

Grace Christian Academy looked solid throughout the day. Led by Natalie Kaye Natalie Kaye 5'9" | SG Grace Christian Academy | 2024 State TN , she was finding the bottom of the net on a consistent basis. From slashing through defenders on the way to the hole or knocking down shots from beyond the arc, she was the leading catalyst for the Lady Lions. Aubrey Black Aubrey Black 5'7" | PG Grace Christian Academy | 2024 State TN and McKenzie Kaye McKenzie Kaye 5'8" | SF Grace Christian Academy | 2024 State TN also contributed to the GCA attack. From making timely passes to rebounding, the GCA club went on numerous fast break efforts.

Kaelyn Flowers Kaelyn Flowers 5'6" | PG Blackman | 2024 State TN from Blackman has some unfinished business to attend to. After not capturing a state title last year, these Lady Blaze are on a mission. Flowers is a Chris Paul mold, with the ability to score it at any time. Lyriq Mastin Lyriq Mastin 5'7" | CG Blackman | 2025 State TN can get downhill and finish, but also creates havoc on the defensive end. Aaiyanna Dunbar Aaiyanna Dunbar 6'2" | C Blackman | 2024 State TN looks to anchor the middle, providing Blackman with solid size. Tishana Moore Tishana Moore 5'9" | SF Blackman | 2024 State TN is a no nonsense player who gets after it on the boards and the defensive end. This group is a tough squad who has their eyes set on getting back to the “Glass House” at MTSU.