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These ladies are primed for their moment in the sun this spring & summer! With a season of scholastic hoops in the rearview mirror, they turn their focus on grassroots basketball and the first live period of the season just…
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Continue ReadingThese ladies are primed for their moment in the sun this spring & summer! With a season of scholastic hoops in the rearview mirror, they turn their focus on grassroots basketball and the first live period of the season just two weeks away!
Tatum Sharpe Tatum Sharpe 5'11" | SF St. John Vianney | 2027 NJ | NJ Shoreshots
A player who is constantly working on her craft and perfecting her game, Tatum is no stranger to playing in big moments against top competition. She’s coming off a rookie season with the Lady Lancers of St. John Vianney, a team known for putting together a rigorous, juggernaut of a schedule. With the Shoreshots, it’s more of the same, as they play a loaded AAU schedule and face some of the nation’s best programs. Tatum will look to burn defenders with her ever-evolving stop & pop mid-range game, dazzling rim-running and relentless defense.
At near 6’0” tall, Abby has the length to cause problems for opponents on both ends of the floor. She commands the low block and though may still give up a few inches to other post players, you would never know because of her fierce interior play. She has put in countless hours in the gym working on refining her post skills and it’s really paid off! Abby’s footwork is impressive, as is her ability to confidently finish around the rim with either hand.
Kacie Bush Kacie Bush 6'0" | PF Morristown | 2025 NJ | NJ Panthers
Hovering around 6’0” tall, Kacie’s size alone is enough to cause problems for most anywhere around the paint. Couple that size with her versatility and ability to knock down 3’s in rapid succession and you have a big threat! She does a great job finishing around the rim and absorbing contact along the way, but it’s the way she can stretch the floor and bury buckets from deep that makes her a matchup problem. Kacie will look to put her offense arsenal on full display this season with the Panthers.
Morgan Fulston Morgan Fulston 6'3" | C Morris Catholic | 2027 NJ | Jersey Gemz
Morgan’s high school season with nationally ranked Morris Catholic was one she’ll never forget! She spent the winter playing with and against some of the players in America. The “big” came off the bench and gave the Crusaders some great minutes as the season rolled on. The level of competition never wavered and it was a tremendous experience and preview of what she’ll now face with the Gemz EYBL program which faces top level talent day in and day out.
Brielle Alaba Brielle Alaba 5'9" | PG Cherokee | 2026 State NJ | NJ Shoreshots
Brielle is riding a wave of confidence into the spring. She absolutely tore it up with Cherokee in her sophomore year earning her numerous post-season accolades and awards. She had the hot hand which burned opponents from just about everywhere on the floor. Her confident style of guard play & high efficiency will have the Shoreshots rocking for the next few months. And she isn’t just a one-dimensional player! Brielle gets it done on defense as well, covering ground with her quickness and applying pesky on-ball pressure.
Gianna Sano Gianna Sano NJ | Jersey Gemz
Making her high school debut next year, Gianna has all the makings of a tremendous superstar. Watching her play, she almost reminds me of a young Paige Bueckers. She’s electric with the ball, shifty and quick to the hoop. Her ball-handling will shake and bake a defender right out of their Nikes! She has deep range and a smooth floater in the lane which she uses effectively to avoid getting her shot blocked by lurking bigs. GiGi will put her sensational skills on full display with her Jr. EYBL squad and look to torch teams along the way.