Elite 80 Champions
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The Elite 80 put on a showcase that was full of talent! The talent brought in from TN and a few other surrounding states was nice to see! The athletes put in the work to make sure their teams came…
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Continue ReadingThe Elite 80 put on a showcase that was full of talent! The talent brought in from TN and a few other surrounding states was nice to see! The athletes put in the work to make sure their teams came out on top! Below are a few of the athletes that made it possible for their team to win! Congratulations to Team Light Blue, Team Red, Team Orange, and Team Teal! All of the athletes may not be listed but they played together as a team!
Alexys Moore
Alexys Moore
If you don’t know this name, you should! I don’t think I’ve seen a point guard as quick as this one that can stop on a dime. I know she’s broken many ankles already and I won’t be surprised when she breaks more! Moore is definitely at her best with the ball in her hands. Attacks downhill and knows exactly how to get to the basket! If defenders choose to play off, she will knock down the 3. An extremely fun scoring point guard to watch!
Audree Riehn
Audree Riehn
This 8th grader played up during the Elite 80 and it was definitely a smart choice! Riehn rebounds exceptionally well. You know this kid is going to get you a rebound, probably 20! This post player made it very hard on a few high school kids by making them redirect their shots before she blocked them! Rebounds, seals, and delivers! Every college coach should have this kid on their radar!
I’ve spoke about the 3 point shot from Cox numerous times now. She has a beautiful shot and definitely shoots the 3 at a high percentage! I would go as far as to say that she was one of the top 3 point shooters at the Elite 80 & she is only a freshman! Continues to impress with her outside shot and the lock down defense!
Victoria Wright
Victoria Wright
The unsigned senior did a little bit of it all to help her team win the Elite 80 Platinum Championship! Effort is always at the top! Finishes, knocks down shots, & rebounds great! Will be a great asset to a team at the next level! Per Twitter, 4.25 GPA with a 30 ACT score, what more could you ask for? She is a good student-athlete!!
What more can be said about this one? The step back shot is still my favorite! All of the defenders know this is coming and it still isn’t stopped! Rollins skills were on full display with her ball handling! She helped lead her team to a Bronze Championship! Payton always plays with a purpose and a sense of urgency when she is on the court!
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Kelsey is one that you can tell is putting in the work off the court! If she wasn’t in the top 5 with made 3 point shots then I would truly be surprised! Everyone in East Tennessee knows she can shoot the 3. What I was most impressed with during championship Saturday was Holt’s footwork! She kept getting to the basket and finishing!
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Have we made a GIF yet for White? You know the one that says, “If you are open, White will find you.” The IQ from this one is one of the highest! One of the best point guards that knows how to get her teammates involved. White is known for her passing but she can get her team a bucket when needed! White always stays poised on the court and never tries to do too much!
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The sophomore helped lead her team to a Gold Championship! I don’t think I ever witnessed Wade not crashing the boards. Cloey runs the floor exceptionally well! Continued to impress making the correct reads out of the post!
Katie Foster
Katie Foster
Foster made sure to give her team numerous second chance possessions! Talk about an excellent rebounder, Katie is that! Definitely does a lot of the dirty work for her team but when she is rewarded with the ball in the paint, she finishes!
Riley Hunt Riley Hunt 5'8" | SG Bearden | 2027 State TN
Riley Hunt Riley Hunt 5'8" | SG Bearden | 2027 State TN
The lefty shoots the 3 at a high clip! One of the young guards that made a point, if she got a rebound, eyes up! Pushes the ball any time there is a chance to do so! Definitely a competitor that plays hard on both ends of the floor!
Hayes can definitely shoot the 3 ball! The motor never stops on this one! Plays extremely hard on every single possession. The sophomore guard is going to make sure people know her name, if they don’t already!
Talk about a guard that can fill up a stat sheet! Scores at a high level! Clay made all the right plays to put her team in a position to win! Brings heart that can’t be taught! Knocked down numerous big 3’s for her team to take home the Bronze Championship!
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Extremely athletic guard that is highly skilled! Great defender that knows how to move her feet and use her length! A lot of college coaches should be following this one! Darnell can score from anywhere on the court. Proved numerous times that she can knock down shots outside the perimeter & get past her defender!
Adison Howard Adison Howard 5'8" | PG Stone Memorial | 2025 State TN
Adison Howard Adison Howard 5'8" | PG Stone Memorial | 2025 State TN
This point guard is one that is so much fun to watch! The court vision is impeccable. Adison sees plays before they happen! Some may say she even has eyes in the back of her head! What I do know is that she is one of the top point guards that college coaches should be following! I am partial to the point guard position and when I tell you that she is one of the top point guards, trust me on this one!
Kenley Coker
Kenley Coker
Coker was one of the unsung heroes that helped her light blue team to a platinum championship! Kenley may not have been the leading scorer but she made sure to do her part for her team to win! It was fun watching the non stop motor and the ball control! Turnovers were limited from the whole light blue team and Coker defended at a high level!
Makayla Broome Makayla Broome 5'9" | SF Bradley Central | 2026 TN
Makayla Broome Makayla Broome 5'9" | SF Bradley Central | 2026 TN
We all know what Bradley Central is capable of doing on the court! The entire team was fun to watch last year & I have no doubt that Broome will make an even larger impact in the future! Broome is fundamentally sound & creates havoc for players trying to score on her! The play on both sides of the court at the Elite 80 from Makayla was great! The future is super bright for this young athlete!