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We have covered a lot of athletes! I enjoyed watching so many compete whether at the Elite 80, Legacy Showcase, Open Gyms, etc. The girls mentioned below are athletes that are destined to do something great on the court! Kaybrie…
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Continue ReadingWe have covered a lot of athletes! I enjoyed watching so many compete whether at the Elite 80, Legacy Showcase, Open Gyms, etc. The girls mentioned below are athletes that are destined to do something great on the court!
I often use the term, “Filling up a stat sheet.” Well, if Kaybrie Patterson’s name is not the definition of that, I don’t know what it is! What do you need at the next level? Kaybrie can provide a team with it all. A great rebounding guard that has non-stop effort! Patterson has a non-stop motor on both sides of the court. Defends at the highest level! A true scorer that can get your team a bucket! This one is a fun guard to watch and college coaches should definitely have their eyes on her!
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Kyleigh Cawood Kyleigh Cawood 5'6" | PG Midway | 2026 State TN
Kyleigh Cawood Kyleigh Cawood 5'6" | PG Midway | 2026 State TN
I watched Cawood at the Elite 80 and she was on an awesome Team Neon Pink squad that was loaded with talent! Kyleigh is a point guard that can do it all. Creates for her teammates exceptionally well. Great ball handler! Enough can’t be said about what she does right. Plays the game the right way! Completely unselfish but don’t think she won’t go get a score whenever her team needs! Takes care of the ball and stays poised at all times. I don’t think I witnessed her have a turnover but I do know if this one does, she is getting it back for her team! This 2026 guard has an extremely bright future!
Kalyssa Dinkins
Kalyssa Dinkins
I watched this young star a few times at the Elite 80. No one enjoyed watching Team Aqua more than me! Dinkins has an extremely high IQ! Talk about a guard that has a sweet crossover more. My exact tweet about Dinkins was this, “Will make you pay from 3 point land if you leave her open.” Don’t be surprised when she pulls the trigger from the NBA line! Definitely shoots the 3 with range! Kalyssa makes things happen on both sides of the court! The future for Dinkins is extremely bright!
Lillian Sims Lillian Sims 5'7" | SG TKA | 2025 State TN
Lillian Sims Lillian Sims 5'7" | SG TKA | 2025 State TN
First, Do not leave Sims open. I have officially let every person that will be guarding Lillian know that she will knock down any open shots! Sims is a high percentage 3 point shooter & it’s automatic when her feet are set! Sims is always ready to let it fly! She has a non-stop motor that will make you work to get by her! Good defender with a great understanding of the game! One for everyone to keep their eyes on!
Karlie Gray
Karlie Gray
No one is crazy for already covering a class of 2030 athlete! It’s never too early to get your name out there and gain exposure! This 6th grader can compete! Gray definitely stands out amongst her peers. I expected her to be in at least 8th, maybe going into 9th but 6th??? I never expected that! This young star is just getting started! When you watch Karlie’s game right now, just know she is going to impress you from the 3 point line. Every time I watched her in the middle school game, she was nailing the 3 ball! I’ve officially covered my first 6th grader. Can’t wait to continue to follow this one in the future! Keep working hard because the future is more than just bright!
Jaslyn Butler Jaslyn Butler 6'3" | C Rhea County | 2028 TN
Jaslyn Butler Jaslyn Butler 6'3" | C Rhea County | 2028 TN
I watched Butler over the summer & at the Legacy Showcase! I still can’t believe that she is an 8th grader! I’m sure she will continue to dominate the post this year! I often say that some athletes are walking double doubles, this one may just be the walking triple-double! Finishes good at the rim & rebounds exceptionally well! You aren’t driving and shooting over Jaslyn! She’s an excellent shot blocker that uses every bit of her height, length, and size to her advantage! The future for this 8th grader is extremely bright and she is just getting started! Sit back and just know that her name will be mentioned A LOT!
Claire Campbell Claire Campbell 5'8" | SG Powell | 2027 State TN
Claire Campbell Claire Campbell 5'8" | SG Powell | 2027 State TN
Another 2027 young star with an extremely high ceiling! Campbell has great length! This one definitely knows how to use her wingspan to her advantage on defense! Her length even makes her look taller than 5’8 on the court! Shoots over smaller defenders with her smooth jump shot! This one will be one of the best three level scorers in our state. Already shows glimpses of how good she is at finishing at the rim, shooting over defenders with the mid range, and knocking down 3’s. Do not be surprised when you see Claire Campbell Claire Campbell 5’8″ | SG Powell | 2027 State TN ‘s name all over our state!