Notes From Atlantic City: 2028 Rising Stars
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These hoopers will be making their high school debuts this Fall and if their performances in AC are any indication of what’s to come, you can surely expect something special! Buy stock in these young guns now because they are…
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Continue ReadingThese hoopers will be making their high school debuts this Fall and if their performances in AC are any indication of what’s to come, you can surely expect something special! Buy stock in these young guns now because they are poised for great things for years to come!
Dayonna Doggett Dayonna Doggett 5'9" | SF NJ
Dayonna Doggett Dayonna Doggett 5'9" | SF NJ
Very strong player who hoops with grit and confidence. Aggressive baseline cuts; always looking to attack the basket and tally points for her team. Passionate and vocal, positive reinforcement. She crashes the glass hard, is very active on defense & anticipates well to disrupt the lanes/tie up opponents and rip the ball right out of their hands! An energetic player who seems to be everywhere all at once!
Grace Dahn Grace Dahn 5'6" | CG NJ
Grace Dahn Grace Dahn 5'6" | CG NJ
She plays with pace and poise. Very patient with her dribble to take advantage of the lacking defense; strong takes to the hoop, initiates contact and draws the foul. Impressive in transition and makes smart decisions on the fly; scans the floor to deliver dimes to teammates. On defense, she applies suffocating full-court pressure and does a great job staying in front of the ball.
Mara Haight Mara Haight 6'2" | C NJ
Mara Haight Mara Haight 6'2" | C NJ
A ton of size; long, lanky arms that make an impact on both ends. She runs the floor hard with big leaping strides to establish position underneath the rim. Tough on the glass; cleans up a lot of mistakes with o-boards and put-backs. She does a good job with her back to the basket; quick spin to lay it in or strong kick-out when the defense collapses on her.
Juliet Swanton Juliet Swanton 5'6" | SG NJ
Juliet Swanton Juliet Swanton 5'6" | SG NJ
She does a great job moving without the ball and gets to her spots quickly. Big 3-point threat who can knock down more than a few per game. When she gets hot from deep, defenders must apply pressure if they want to try and cool her off; going under the screen on her is a mistake! She also does a nice job rebounding from the guard spot.
Elaina Kraybill Elaina Kraybill 5'11" | PF NJ
Elaina Kraybill Elaina Kraybill 5'11" | PF NJ
A powerful big who stretches the floor well. Efficient in the low post (fights through double teams) and not afraid to step out and pull the trigger from deep. She runs the floor hard and converts on the fast break all by herself. Excellent passer out of the high post. On defense, she stands firm to protect the rim and is a natural shot-blocker.
Emma Burke Emma Burke 5'8" | CG NJ
Emma Burke Emma Burke 5'8" | CG NJ
Quick, high octane guard. Very aggressive takes to the rim earn her lots of trips to the charity stripe. She is sharp on cuts inside and has no problem finishing on either side of the glass. Defensively, she has great anticipation to intercept passes and snag steals. She does a fantastic job maintaining high energy and giving her team quality minutes.
Jade Mazzuca Jade Mazzuca 5'4" | PG NJ
Jade Mazzuca Jade Mazzuca 5'4" | PG NJ
A guard who plays aggressive on both sides of the ball. She sets up for her shots quickly and is a major threat from 3-point land. A fireball in transition who loves to run and leave opponents in the dust. Emerging mid-range game; nice mechanics and follow-through. On defense, she applies pressure near half-court and does a phenomenal scrapping for steals.
Chynna Fiddler Chynna Fiddler 5'1" | PG NJ
Chynna Fiddler Chynna Fiddler 5'1" | PG NJ
Confident lead guard with emerging handles. Excellent ball movement great distribution around the perimeter to get others involved. She moves well without the ball to get open and knock down shots; no hesitation to pull up from 3. Active defender who keeps her eyes on the ball and locks in to try and force turnovers.
Gianna Dunn Gianna Dunn 5'5" | SG NJ
Gianna Dunn Gianna Dunn 5'5" | SG NJ
High-motor guard who makes good decisions and takes high percentage shots. Aggressive dribble penetration; draws the foul and gets to the FT line. A lurking 3-point threat with a pretty quick release. Very committed defensively and applies high-pressure full-court D. She moves well laterally, keeping a low stance and the ball in front. She works well around screens and sticks with the assignment.
Malaya Jones Malaya Jones 5'9" | SF NJ
Malaya Jones Malaya Jones 5'9" | SF NJ
Very strong player with a solid frame. She is quick on her feet and moves well in transition to get ahead of the pack; strong lay-ins with her left. Stout defender who holds her own on the glass; not easily pushed around or punked. She does a great job on the ball, hawking the opponent to try and swipe a steal.
Annie Gentile Annie Gentile 5'5" | PG NJ
Annie Gentile Annie Gentile 5'5" | PG NJ
She handles the ball with care and a lot of confidence; nice little between-the-legs/behind-the-back action to keep the defender on her toes. Smart floater in the lane to avoid getting her shot blocked. Smooth baseline step-back jumper. No slouch on defense either! She stays low and moves well to keep the ball in front. Quick rotations and solid help-defense.
Julianna Jasina Julianna Jasina SF NJ
Julianna Jasina Julianna Jasina SF NJ
Great size at her position. Hard takes to the basket; draws a lot of attention when she catches the ball in the post. Strong fighting through the double-team and getting the and-1 opportunity. Emerging back-to-the-basket game. She does a great job pulling down o-boards and going right back up with it for 2. A player with a very high ceiling!
Isabella Jackson Isabella Jackson 5'3" | PG NJ
Isabella Jackson Isabella Jackson 5'3" | PG NJ
The tenacity in which she plays with is very admirable. She gives her team quality minutes and puts forth a 110% effort. Zippy around the court and not afraid to take it to the basket. Very committed on defense. She gets back in transition quickly to set up defensively and prevent quick-hitting buckets. Often times she is guarding a player 3-4 inches taller at the guard spot. I love her energy!
Damiya Carter Damiya Carter 5'6" | CG Wildwood Catholic | 2028 NJ
Damiya Carter Damiya Carter 5'6" | CG Wildwood Catholic | 2028 NJ
She loves to push the pace! High energy and very bouncy. Strong handles; keep the ball on a string and gets to the rim by any means necessary. Reads the defense well and floats up a nice runner to avoid rejection by lurking bigs in the paint. Strong rebounding from the guard spot.
Alexa Racobaldo Alexa Racobaldo 6'0" | PF Bishop Eustace Preparatory | 2028 NJ
Alexa Racobaldo Alexa Racobaldo 6'0" | PF Bishop Eustace Preparatory | 2028 NJ
Very strong player who asserts her dominance in the paint. She crashes the glass hard and rips down rebounds on both ends. Strong pick-and-roll action; sets impenetrable screens and curls to the hoop in a fluid motion. Often draws the double when she catches the ball in the post; uses strong footwork to get around defenders and put up a good shot.