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The Proving Ground Showcase: The Playmakers

The Proving Ground Showcase:  The Playmakers
Jill Dunn
Jill Dunn October 2, 2025 @ 11:21 AM
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Georgia Smith
Georgia Smith 5'8" | PF/SG | 2026
SC
Akayla Richards
Akayla Richards 5'7" | SF/SG | 2026
SC
Nicole Amend
Nicole Amend 2027
NC
Jaza Wilson
Jaza Wilson 5'7" | SG | 2025
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College Coaches were in attendance to evaluate talent this past weekend at The Proven Ground D2/D3 Exposure Showcase that was held at Ambassador Christian School in Huntersville, NC. 14 teams from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia representing AAU and high school programs attended the showcase. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1221166"],"_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-68dd86f61892e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nicole "Nikki" Amend was one of the top overall players at the showcase. Nikki displayed why she is getting offers at the next level. She proved she can score at all three-levels. She was a great finisher through traffic at the rim, she stopped and popped several times in transition, and she shot the ball well beyond the arc. Nikki also controlled the glass on rebounds and defended with the best of them. She is 5'11 and VERSATILE! She will make an impact this season at Wakefield HS in Raleigh, NC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1277298"],"_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-68dd86f6189a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If you want a player that will do all of the dirty work and do it well this is your girl. Akayla impressed me in both games by her hard work, intensity and toughness. If there is a loose ball she will be the first one to go get it. She will defend the best player on the court and it doesn't matter what position they play. Her mentality is I can do it! She also was a great vocal leader on the court and had good basketball knowledge in our team huddles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></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":"Sadie Faulkner","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_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":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ambassador Christian ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Phoneix Select ","_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-68dd86f618a5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sadie is an extremely good athlete. She is quick and plays hard. She had a couple of key steals that turned into points and hit several clutch shots in big moments in both of her games on Saturday. She averaged 14 points and was able to get downhill effectively versus her defenders. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["302248"],"_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-68dd86f618ab8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaza is a downhill driver that loves to attack the rim. She is explosive getting to the basket. She is a strong rebounder at the guard position and does not mind the physical contact. She will also get out and run on the wing that leads to transition layups. I am looking for her to have a big senior year at the Asheville School in Asheville, NC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278048"],"_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-68dd86f618b61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><a href="https://t.co/7lQUKWfHTu">https://t.co/7lQUKWfHTu</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Versatile is a word I would use to describe Georgia. She showed she could create for herself and others off the dribble and pass. There were numerous times throughout the showcase that she was able to get the ball where it needed to go on offense whether it was making a lead pass in transition or hit the roller off of a ball screen. Georgia is a strong guard and rebounds well. She was solid in the stat category on assist, steals and rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> </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":"Aubrey Gilliland","_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":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"North Buncombe High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"WNC [program_tooltip program_id='713814' first='Lady' last='Royals']","_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-68dd86f618bfe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aubrey is a player that seems to always be around the ball and making plays on both ends of the court. She has good basketball instincts and uses her athleticism to her advantage. She makes difficult plays look easy at times. I think Aubrey is someone who will continue to get better and has a high ceiling if she continues to work on her craft. I look forward to seeing her lead North Buncombe this school year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></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":"Hailey Lenahan","_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":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Marvin Ridge","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='716105' first='Team' last='Mack']","_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-68dd86f618c98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the best pure shooters at the showcase. Hailey has shown she can light it up! She has good length and may grow even taller given her genes and she is only a 2028. She also displays a competitive toughness about her that she can definitely use to her advantage on both sides of the ball. If she continues to improve her ball handling and defense she will be a next level player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

College Coaches were in attendance to evaluate talent this past weekend at The Proven Ground D2/D3 Exposure Showcase that was held at Ambassador Christian School in Huntersville, NC. 14 teams from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia representing AAU and high school programs attended the showcase.

Nicole Amend

Nicole Amend

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CLASS 2027
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Akayla Richards

Akayla Richards

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2026
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Akayla
Richards SF/SG
Class
2026
Height
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HS
Clover
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Sadie Faulkner

Sadie Faulkner

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2026

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School: Ambassador Christian
Club: Phoneix Select
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Jaza Wilson

Jaza Wilson

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HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Jaza
Wilson SG
Class
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Height
5'7"
HS
Asheville School
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Jaza Wilson

State: North Carolina
School: Asheville School
Club: Lady Royals
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Georgia Smith

Georgia Smith

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PF/SG
CLASS 2026
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Height
5'8"
HS
Clover
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School: Clover
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Aubrey Gilliland

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CLASS 2027

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School: North Buncombe High School
Club: WNC Lady Royals
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POS SG
CLASS 2028

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