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Kylie Watkins GA #44 PF #14 HEIGHT 6'0" POS PF CLASS 2025 View Profile Kylie Watkins Instagram Twitter State: Georgia School: White County Club: Southeast All Stars The phrase that most comes to mind when watching Kylie Watkins Kylie Watkins…
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Continue ReadingThe phrase that most comes to mind when watching Kylie Watkins Kylie Watkins 6’0″ | PF White County | 2025 State GA is “stick-to-itiveness.” Watkins always keeps plays alive with her long reach. She cleans up misses and is a methodical scorer in the paint. She runs the floor for baskets and scores with both hands around the rim. Kylie posted 18 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals and 1 block against TN Trotters Maples.
Turnley has a physical frame with good shoulders. She aggressively hunts down rebounds and draws fouls in the process. Nahallie flashes stretch-forward capabilities, willing to step outside and hit the three. Turnley needs to dominate at Dublin this year after seeing invaluable reps with Southeast United McGraw. She put up 9 points, 15 rebounds and 1 steal in a win over SA Lady Hoops.
NAIA and D-III programs are tracking Kaden. McCorvey is an effective rebounder that knows how to score with her back to the basket. Against Palmetto 76ers Select, Kaden ripped down numerous tough rebounds in traffic. She scored through contact inside and had no hesitation when catching and firing from the mid-range. McCorvey tallied 10 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block.
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Justice’s size can overwhelm opponents. She wore down Team Melo MD23, recording 15 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal, scoring all of her points in the second half. Justice used powerful drop steps to score through contact, finishing with three And-1s.
It was another productive day of work for Akilah Shelton Akilah Shelton 6’1″ | PF Hardaway | 2025 State GA on Friday, racking up 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals and 6 blocks. The lefty is an impactful post presence with her defense. She protects the rim but can also guard on the perimeter and quickly eliminate open looks. On offense, Shelton uses her body well to bury opponents under the basket with backdowns and drop steps.
One of Georgia’s very best rebounders, Jakerra’s rugged nose for the ball and soft hands are tough to handle. Butler bangs relentlessly in the paint and snatches rebounds at their highest point with two hands. She is an effective shot blocker. Butler runs the floor and is aggressive on defense. She posted 9 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 6 steals vs. Southeast United.
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It has been a good summer for Mariyah Valrie Mariyah Valrie 6’0″ | PF Norcross | 2025 State GA . She is very good at clogging the lane defensively using her size to shutdown rebounds. Mariyah can attack from the high post off the dribble and does a good job playing through contact. In a win over TN Pride Black, Valrie collected 10 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 3 blocks. She is a stock riser.
Jasmine played her usual bully ball brand of basketball in a 59-51 win, overpowering the opposition in the paint. Baxter has nice post moves and loves to throw her weight around, punishing anyone that stands in her way. Jasmine scored on a putback, a drive and on an And-1 hook. Her physicality is often unmatched. Baxter provided 7 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 4 steals.
I liked the activity Justus brought to the table in a 52-37 win. She drew foul after foul inside and went 5-10 from the line. Justus has a blend of size, strength and athleticism. She has a great frame with wide shoulders which she uses to score into the chest of defenders. Fitzgerald is starting to ascend. She had 7 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block vs. Southeast United KiKi.