Grassroots Preview: Palmetto 76ers/A’ja Wilson Elite 16U

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Grassroots season is in full effect here in the Palmetto State. Let's dive into the coverage right here on your #1 source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE and use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='783909' first='Palmetto' last='76ers/A'ja Wilson Elite'] 16U went (5-0) this past weekend in the first stop of the Nike EYBL Tour in Hampton, VA. This team is LOADED WITH TALENT from top to bottom on this roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225845,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_01-04-2025_12-03-54-0210PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225845" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='444371' first='Ashley' last='Walker']</strong> - North Augusta HS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker brings a physical style of play to the floor with great versatility. Ashley helped North Augusta win a State Championship this past season. Walker will look to knock your head off at times with her play on the floor. She leaves it all out there at all times with complete EFFORT. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1092960,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/11/eZy-Watermark_30-11-2024_10-57-59-2780PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1092960" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='444370' first='Logan' last='Murray']</strong> - Wilson HS (Florence)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Murray a left-handed forward can play inside-out on the floor with her game. Logan eclipsed the 1,000-point club this past season for the Lady Tigers. Logan really stuffs the stat sheet each game night with her play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225838,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_01-04-2025_12-04-08-5700PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225838" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='407242' first='Aneya' last='Britt']</strong> - Westwood HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Britt is very resourceful around the bucket with her game. She can step-out and play when she's not dominating the glass. Aneya has a great nose for the ball at all times. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225839,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_01-04-2025_11-57-42-2500AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225839" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404248' first='Trinity' last='Crumlin']</strong> - Dutch Fork HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crumlin is a long and rangy post player who runs the floor very well. Trinity can be a rim protector when needed. She does a nice job of altering and challenging shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1198215,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_20-02-2025_06-50-33-8970AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1198215" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='403039' first='Gabby' last='Moore'] </strong>- First Baptist </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moore is a past first point guard from down in Charleston. Gabby will look to get the ball into the gaps or touch the paint to find a teammate open. She really brings some toughness to the team with her overall grit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225831,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_01-04-2025_12-05-58-3920PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225831" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='324559' first='Jazzlyn' last='McMillan']</strong> - Fairfield Central HS (Winnsboro)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McMillan is a shot-maker at times on the floor when she's not playing active on the defensive end of the floor. Jazzlyn finished this past season with over 1,000 career points at Fairfield Central HS. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225830,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_01-04-2025_12-06-13-1960PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225830" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='651705' first='Imani' last='Levey']</strong> - Berkeley HS (Moncks Corner)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Imani helped the Lady Stags claim a State Championship this past March. She does her best work down low in the paint while carving out space. Imani plays the game with a blue-collar mindset. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225832,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_01-04-2025_12-05-42-2880PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225832" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='560668' first='Evie' last='Godfrey']</strong> - Northside Christian (Lexington)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Godfrey had a big season this past year in the SCISA ranks for the Lady Crusaders. Can she that going this spring with the Red, White and Blue. Evie brings good court awareness and some savvy to the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225836,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_01-04-2025_12-04-39-3190PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225836" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='404246' first='Abby' last='Livingston']</strong> - Irmo HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Livingston is a jet quick guard who really brings some craftiness to the floor for the Red, White and Blue. Abby has a fearless attitude and really does a nice job of taking care of the ball from out top. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225833,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_01-04-2025_12-05-20-7130PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225833" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='587310' first='Trinity' last='Delly']</strong> - Andrew Jackson HS (Kershaw) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Delly isn't afraid to jump on the deck for a loose ball. Trinity plays her role very well on the floor. She brings toughness, hustle and unselfish style of play. Trinity claimed a Class 2A State Championship this past season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225837,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_01-04-2025_12-04-25-4880PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225837" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='569795' first='Joliyah' last='Robinson']</strong> - Ridge View HS </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joliyah made the transition this past season joining the Lady Blazers after being at Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS. She can score the ball creating her own shot from the backcourt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1225835,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/04/eZy-Watermark_01-04-2025_12-04-52-3940PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1225835" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='875403' first='Mikayla' last='Foster']</strong> - Lower Richland HS (Hopkins)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Foster is ranked #27 overall in our 2027 Palmetto State Class. She is the last of 12 players on this very talented roster. Foster is very talented with her game and really brings it every night on both ends of the floor. Mikayla a left-handed wing player really looks to excel in the transition game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>It's crazy to think all 12 players on this roster are ranked in the Top 27 in the Palmetto State 2027 Class. The 2027 Palmetto State Class looks to be a special one moving forward here in South Carolina. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>April 25-27 - Nike EYBL Session 1 - Hampton, VA </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 3-4 - Battle For the Ring - Lexington, SC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 16-18 - Nike EYBL Session 2 - Ames, IA </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 24-26 - Insiders Exposure Memorial Day Classic - Indian Trail, NC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 11-14 - Nike EYBL Session 3 - Louisville, KY </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>July 18-21 - Nike EYBL Nationals - Chicago, IL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->