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Summer Preview Volume 4: Team Melo

Summer Preview Volume 4: Team Melo
Tink Butler
Tink Butler April 26, 2025 @ 12:37 PM
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Jaela Fair
Jaela Fair 5'10" | PF | 2027
MD
Ifeoma Umeh
Ifeoma Umeh 5'10" | PF | 2027
MD
Cayenne Pigeon
Cayenne Pigeon 5'8" | SF/PG | 2027
MD
McKenna Jackson
McKenna Jackson 5'5" | PG | 2027
VA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Presenting [program_tooltip program_id='750645' first='Team' last='Melo']. Some of these players looking to make an impact this summer will have an opportunity as they all bring a unique skillset to the table. Each player has the ability to impact the game and I'm expecting them to work as a unit so that everyone can be successful.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["785460"],"_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-680baa8f7327c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cayenne has flown under the radar for the past year but those in the know, know who she is. She can boost her stock tremendously this summer with college coaches as she has all of the tools to impact games. She is one of the more consistent shooters in the region and can play multiple positions on the floor. She is a team first player with the ability to take over.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["735654"],"_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-680baa8f732d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKenna could play both guard positions and her ball handling combined with her ability to shoot makes her a threat at both. She has a consistent form on her shot that doesn't change with increased distance from the basket. On drives she finishes well with the floater.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["839264"],"_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-680baa8f73322"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We have always admired Jaela's physical attributes and her mid-range shot, however, she had a secret; she can shoot the ball. This club season the secret will be out as everyone will know that she has range beyond the arc. She is a good rebounder and hustles outside of her area to go after loose balls. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Peyden Jenkins","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mt. Zion Prep","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='750645' first='Team' last='Melo']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-680baa8f733be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peyden is an athletic guard that runs well with the ball in transition. She finishes well on the break and gives herself opportunities with her anticipation on defense. It was hard to check in on her this season with her high school having two teams, however, getting on the court with [program_tooltip program_id='750645' first='Team' last='Melo'] she should get chance to be seen on the big stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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-680baa8f73403"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["838925"],"_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-680baa8f73440"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ifeoma brings a lot of value on the defensive end. She can defend in the paint as well as the perimeter. She has a knack of locating loose balls and being at the right place at the right time. She has a good form on her shot to be effective in the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Carmel Mutombo","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Paint Branch","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='750645' first='Team' last='Melo']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-680baa8f734bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carmel averaged a double-double this high school season, which would be expected with the name Mutombo. She is a really good rebounder with anticipation on how the ball will come off of the rim. She also has a soft touch around the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Presenting Team Melo . Some of these players looking to make an impact this summer will have an opportunity as they all bring a unique skillset to the table. Each player has the ability to impact the game and I'm expecting them to work as a unit so that everyone can be successful.

Cayenne Pigeon

Cayenne Pigeon

MD
SF/PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SF/PG
CLASS 2027
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Cayenne
Pigeon SF/PG
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Frederick
|
MD
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Cayenne Pigeon

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State: Maryland
School: Frederick
Club: Team Melo
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McKenna Jackson

McKenna Jackson

VA
PG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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McKenna
Jackson PG
Class
2027
Height
5'5"
HS
John Champe
|
VA
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McKenna Jackson

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State: Virginia
School: John Champe
Club: Team Melo
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Jaela Fair

Jaela Fair

MD
PF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Jaela
Fair PF
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Elizabeth Seton
|
MD
Summer Preview Volume 4: Team Melo
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Jaela Fair

State: Maryland
School: Elizabeth Seton
Club: Team Melo
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Peyden Jenkins

Peyden Jenkins

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG
CLASS 2027

Peyden Jenkins

School: Mt. Zion Prep
Club: Team Melo
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Ifeoma Umeh

Ifeoma Umeh

MD
PF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Ifeoma
Umeh PF
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
McDonogh
|
MD
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Ifeoma Umeh

State: Maryland
School: McDonogh
Club: Team Melo
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Carmel Mutombo

Carmel Mutombo

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PF
CLASS 2028

Carmel Mutombo

School: Paint Branch
Club: Team Melo
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