Making Waves into June

These ladies took May by storm and head into June with all the momentum behind them as they surge toward more grassroots greatness. It's heating up on the circuit and the following hoopers have a lot to do with that!   [player_tooltip player_id='333320' first='Christina' last='Liggio'] | [program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots']   It'll be a Jersey reunion when Christina, [player_tooltip player_id='325218' first='Julianna' last='Almeida'] & (teammate) [player_tooltip player_id='333351' first='Sidney' last='Quinn'] all get together at Navy. The recent Midshipmen commit put together a phenomenal month of basketball for her squad. Boasting a nightmarish two-way game, she is highly committed to making a major impact on both ends of the floor. Efficient 3-level scorer, with devastating accuracy from 3-point land. She was dominant against the [program_tooltip program_id='714728' first='Riverside' last='Hawks'] & fellow home state team United NJ in Pitman and dazzled against FBC United and Western PA Bruins during the May live period in Atlantic City.   [player_tooltip player_id='976727' first='Anya' last='George'] | Jersey Gemz   With electric rim-running and daggers from deep, Anya's energy and efficiency has propelled the Gemz to a successful run the past few weeks. Down in Houston at Nike Session II, Anya put together a dynamic stretch, scoring 22 points against TN Flight, 10 points to go along with 5 rebounds against Miami Suns and 10 points against the nation's #1 team, Cy Fair Elite. Fearless off the bounce, she's going to take it right at you as she dashes to the rim... and stopping her from doing so is a tall order! Recent offers include UMass, Charleston and James Madison.   [player_tooltip player_id='333321' first='Kennedy' last='Henry'] | Philly Rise   Kennedy's found her groove and is lighting up the circuit so far this season! A patient, yet highly efficient player, she gets buckets spaced out around the floor, from deep threes, to slashing drives, to mid-range jumpers in between. Her ability to see the floor remarkably well and dish out dimes proves puts her team-first mentality on full display. Most recently at Nike Session II, Kennedy notched a 10-point, 3-rebound, 3-assist performance against CP3 Flames and swished 14 points, pulled down 2 boards, swiped 3 steals and dished out 4 dimes against Sports City Angels. Recent offers include William & Mary, Richmond, Saint Joseph's & Villanova.   [player_tooltip player_id='333302' first='Mia' last='Pauldo'] | HUrban Legends   Mia spearheaded the offense and defense as her team wreaked havoc at the 16-team iCan Classic, beating SLAAM in the final and collecting a $10,000 in NIL earnings. She was one of twenty-six players invited to USA 18U Trials in Colorado last week (one of only fourteen from the Class of 2025). From The Chris Brickley Invitational to the Aces Elite Classic in NYC, Mia's May has been nothing short of extraordinary. She is, after all, one of the most elite players in America regardless of Class. Though her offers, for the most part, are kept under wraps, she (along with twin sister [player_tooltip player_id='333305' first='Mya' last='Pauldo']) has recently received an offer from Tennessee.   [player_tooltip player_id='559031' first='Daniela' last='Maletsky'] | NJ Rise   After her performances at the Black Diamond Championships and Clash of the Clubs, the offers are sure to pour in for the dynamic lefty guard. She was a menace in a 4-0 weekend in Scranton, including an offensive explosion in a comeback against NEPA Elite. Down in Houston, she turned it up once again en-route to a 4-1 weekend and a third place finish in the Platinum Bracket. With big buckets knocked down and tenacity on defense, she kept her foot on the gas and never let up.   [player_tooltip player_id='559076' first='Jayah' last='Curtis'] | [program_tooltip program_id='714664' first='Team' last='Sharp']   The way Jayah caught fire in May was something to see! With strong showings at the NJ Spring Classic and Atlantic City Showcase, I watched closely as she decimated opponents with her knockdown shooting tough efforts on defense. At 5'10", she is confident taking smaller defenders off the bounce and skating by bigs on her way to the hoop. Her quickness and dynamite energy has a way of exposing opponents' weaknesses as she fully takes advantage of the mismatch. Recent offers include UMBC and Mount Saint Mary's.   [player_tooltip player_id='525407' first='Gianna' last='Chuffo'] | United NJ   Gi's high volume scoring has been on full display this month, highlighted by a 28-point outburst against CTAB Elite and comeback takeover against Elevate NYBC en-route to a 4-0 weekend in A.C. Her motor is supremely high and with a "never-say-die" mentality, she wills her team to victory time and time again. No task is too tall for the 5'6" combo guard who maintains high energy and ferocity throughout. Something tells me that many offers are on the way for Gianna and her United teammates, as college coaches from all levels packed in to watch this team do damage down the Jersey Shore.   [player_tooltip player_id='422358' first='Bria' last='Watkins'] | Team Northeast   Watching Bria play, it feels like her game has no boundaries. Limitless potential! Standing 6'0" this combo guard delivered the goods in AC, whether it was off PNR action or sniping in shots from distance. She plays with so much bounce and energy and thrives at an uptempo pace. Her size makes a big impact on defense as a legitimate force on the glass from the guard spot and rim-protecting presence. Recent offers racked up include UMBC, Providence, Saint Joseph's, New Hampshire, Northeastern, Toledo & Eastern Michigan (whew!).

These ladies took May by storm and head into June with all the momentum behind them as they surge toward more grassroots greatness. It's heating up on the circuit and the following hoopers have a lot to do with that!