JAMFEST: Alpha Prospect Bursts Onto the Scene

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lady Baller Insider (LBI) presented the Wilkins Report Jamfest (NCAA Certified Live Period) tournament in Howell on April 26th and 27th. Several local programs and a handful of clubs from regional states participated in the tournament. Most of the athletes were perfect for NAIA/D3/JUCO D2 colleges to evaluate, and there were several colleges on site. One of the biggest winners at the tournament was a Michigan prospect from a small southeastern school playing for a freshly formed travel program. Her effort and impact were impossible to miss. Let's meet several forwards who separated themselves on the court Saturday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1134574"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1239686,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6810df391de20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaeli has a full page of notes from her games. In short, she was the alpha on Saturday for [program_tooltip program_id='1239653' first='Michigan' last='Heat'] at Jamfest. Jaeli set the bar with her nonstop effort--she didn't take plays off. Jaeli drove hard downhill to the basket, finished layups through contact, and converted several free throws with efficiency from the line. Her muscular frame, physicality, and athleticism popped out on the court. She hounded the ball with her pressure, chasing it from sideline to sideline. Jaeli showed off her volleyball instincts with a ferocious block in the paint and protected the rim all day. She pushed the ball with both hands down the floor and made unselfish extra passes to teammates when her drive wasn't there. Jaeli showed her confidence as a perimeter shooter, draining multiple 3's. She stole the ball and drove full court to score a contested layup off two feet. Jaeli sealed defenders with a firm stance inside but didn't camp in the lane. She was a ruthless rebounder on both ends and demonstrated all the qualities of a promising college forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["621320"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1239688,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6810df391de90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Xandaija was a forward who flashed her next-level potential with [program_tooltip program_id='1226083' first='West' last='Michigan Drive'] MWG 17U at Jamfest on Saturday. She finished with power in the paint off two feet and muscled her way into position to score an offensive rebound put-back. Xandaija has the confidence to shoot outside and drilled a corner 3. She kicked the ball out to open teammates when her drive wasn't there and made an emphatic block in the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734923"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6810df391deda"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maddie has excellent footwork and versatility. She looked solid for Always 100 Anarchy at Jamfest on Saturday. Maddie showed off her footwork inside with a nifty spin move and left-handed finish. She pushed the ball with pace full court to score another left-handed layup and was a strong rebounding presence. Maddie has the right combination of length, effort, and skills to be a next-level prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["734975"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1239691,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6810df391df29"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kennedi has length and mobility that instantly grabs your attention when she steps onto the court. Her shot blocking, rebounding, and mid-range game were on full display for [program_tooltip program_id='1239653' first='Michigan' last='Heat'] at Jamfest on Saturday. Kennedi knocked down a corner jumper and added another mid-range pull-up off the bounce. Her long arms and closeout quickness resulted in multiple blocks inside and on the perimeter. Kennedi fits the mold of a next-level center and will be a prospect to see this spring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["980264"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6810df391df6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bella was a top performer for Mystics 2026 National at Get Ready, and she continued to shine playing up again at Jamfest on Saturday. Bella created space inside to score a layup with a strong drive into a defender's chest. She plays off two feet very well, has excellent footwork, and finished multiple layups off two with a soft touch around the basket. Bella drained a wing 3 and flexed her muscles with a tough and-one layup off two feet. She has the potential to be a solid next-level forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->