Hidden Gems From The Summer

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gosh. Within these borders we have a ton of talent that has been cultivated into some big time student athletes. Not everyone who laces up their sneakers will be P5 kids, however, we have tons of girls who would be solid additions for a program looking to take the next step. From the Mississippi River to the Smoky Mountains to the Cumberland Plateau to Music City, kids throughout our state are turning heads left and right as college coaches look for new additions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I love the competitive nature of our schools in the state and with that comes some highly touted student athletes. Over the course of the summer, we had girls show out in summer school ball and do their thing on the circuit. As school ball approaches (we are a few months away), some of these hidden gems will be big-time conversation pieces that will help elevate their ball clubs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some kids who will be changing the narratives come November.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513241' first='Amaya' last='Nash'] (5'10/CG/Jr./ Rockvale)</strong>- The kid transfers to the other side of the Boro and will be switching up her blue colors. From navy blue to columbia blue, this three level scoring threat is coming over with something to prove. A solid two-way player who is legit. Plays with a fire in her belly, will do all things, this kid will continue to get better and carve out her roll on a solid Lady Rockets ball club.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513285' first='Reese' last='Shirley'] (5'10/CG/ Jr./ Columbia Academy)</strong>- She has range plus some change. A 3 level scoring threat who plays with a motor on her. Can knife through defenses, play defense herself, this heady two-way ball player is an emotional team leader that leaves it all out on the court.&nbsp; She is a tough competitor who sets the tone by doing all the little things. Athletic and versatile, this kid is one of the best in her district and will look to make some noise to help contend with some of the best in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='410168' first='Delaney' last='Weddington'](5'10/G/Sr./ Morristown-Hamblen West)</strong>- A talented sharpshooter who is a heady ball player. Great two-way player who competes her tail off. This kid does it off, rebounds, makes timely assists, blocks shots, shoots the lights out, has a quick first step and can put the ball on the floor leading into a shot attempt. This kid will be playing ball at the next level and will be a great addition for any program looking to add a smart and intelligent student athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='593347' first='Chelby' last='Jordan'] (5'10/CG/ Dyersburg)</strong>- If you haven't been on social media, you have been out of the loop. This young lady is trending like crazy. A freak of nature, this kid had a stellar summer and has been receiving D1 offers by the boatload. A dual sport athlete, she is athletic as all get out. Versatile, puts the ball in the net with ease, shifty, so many qualities to name, this kid is a dynamic ball player who is something special for sure.<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='409633' first='Karina' last='Bystry'] (5'10/PG/Sr./ McMinn Central)</strong>- Talk about a steal Karina will be taking her talents north of the border to Northern Kentucky. NKU is getting a tremendous floor general who can score the basketball. Not only can she score it, she can facilitate it with the best of them. A selfless two way player who does all the little things right. She contributes in multiple statical categories, giving her team an edge. She plays with pace and space and can put the ball on the floor to create for herself or her teammates. This kid is solid and will look to finish out her senior season on top.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->