A1 Hoops Team Shootout: 2027 Top Performers

Camp months are opportunities for many things. Not only can they provide an opportunity for players and coaches of high school teams to get reacquainted with one another, they can also give said coaches a glimpse of what their high school teams will look like months ahead before the season.    After all, this is when transfer season also begins to take place.    One of the many camps taking place across South Carolina occurred recently at Northside Christian – the A1 Hoops Team Shootout. It took place over a span of two days and utilized both of the venue's courts.    We at Prep Girls Hoops made it to the home court of the Crusaders for Tuesday's games. Here, we recognize standout performances from the rising senior class.     More often than not, Murray is the best player on the court whenever she is on it. There is a reason why the [program_tooltip program_id='783909' first='Palmetto' last='76ers/A'ja Wilson Elite'] product recently secured offers from Queens University and Johnson C. Smith. When playing Murray, opposing defenders have to game plan for if she will operate as a guard or if she will operate as a big. Murray is as much a defensive playmaker as she is one on the offensive end of the floor. Last season, Murray led her 4A Wilson assembling to a 20-5 record while averaging 13.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.9 steals in the 20 game she played.     Jefferson is returning for one more season with Camden as the Bulldogs move back down from 4A to the 3A ranks. Last season, she was one of three team co-captains for coach Lewis Mungo's Bulldogs. Jefferson's consistent playmaking was on display – including her ability to connect from 3-point range. She can give a team productive minutes either as a two guard or as a wing, meaning it is common to find Jefferson in the frontcourt at the three. Jefferson has played at the high school varsity level since she was a seventh grader and averaged 12.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.3 steals last season for Camden.     Rush is back in black and Vegas gold of 3A Camden after playing her spring travel schedule in the black and green hues of SC Future 17U. Her resume includes picking up a pair of in-state offers from Lander and Erskine. Rush would aid a solid Bulldogs effort with nine points as Camden would earn a victory over 4A Irmo at Tuesday's camp. Between her scoring, rebounding and defense, Rush thrives as a four forward that is more than ready for collegiate ball. She is another name that has been in the varsity spotlight since she was a middle schooler and played in all 27 contests last season for the Bulldogs. She averaged 11.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.8 steals per game in 2025-26.     Selby-Blaylock may have flown under the radar with the litany of talent Camden has had over the years. She displayed signs that she will take that step to be a marquee name for the Bulldogs as she enters her senior season. One way she does this is by making a variety of plays near the basket. Selby-Blaylock would compete in all 27 games last season for Camden, adding depth to the Bulldogs' backcourt. Versatility is one of the key elements of Selby-Blaylock's game. A highlight of Selby-Blaylock's 2025-26 season occurred in a region contest against Dreher when she reached the 500-point plateau.     Poindexter is a rising senior who has played her travel ball with Team Accelerate 17U. She would compete in 21 games last season for 4A York and averaged 8.8 points and 1.3 steals per contest. Poindexter is poised to put an exclamation point on her high school career in 2026-27 and one way she can do this is with her on-court leadership skills. She understands the importance of keeping her hands outstretched on defense to clog up an opposing team's passing lanes. Poindexter also does not shy away from contact that can place her at the free throw line. During May's live period, she participated in the Live at LakePoint event in Georgia.     Paniagua also looks to factor in to what could be a potentially resurgent season for 5A White Knoll. She is another that brings plenty of height and plenty of length every time she steps on the court. Drawing contact and getting to the free throw line is among the positive attributes of Paniagua's game. When one notices her tall stature and her playmaking capabilities in the interior, one may think that Paniagua is either a three or a four but she is actually listed as a two guard. Her travel career has included a stint with [program_tooltip program_id='1320709' first='SC' last='Fever'] and she is one of the many 2027s set to finish their high school careers with a flourish.

Camp months are opportunities for many things. Not only can they provide an opportunity for players and coaches of high school teams to get reacquainted with one another, they can also give said coaches a glimpse of what their high school teams will look like months ahead before the season.