Millsaps Prospect Camp: Making Plays, Earning Attention

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You came to get noticed? Give the coaches something to remember! That's the opportunity players had at the Millsaps Women's Basketball Prospect Camp, and this group gave us plenty of names to keep watching.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Held September 20, 2026, from 1–4 p.m. at the Hanger Dome, the camp brought together prospects in grades 10–12 to work with head coach Jeff Wilbur and his staff. For these young ladies, it was a chance to bring their game into a college environment, compete with different players, and show what they could offer a program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a coach, I'm watching how a player earns her opportunities. Can she contribute when the ball isn't in her hands? Does she respond to instruction? Will she keep competing after a missed shot or a tough possession? Those details matter when you're trying to make a lasting impression.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Making Plays, Earning Attention” speaks to that process. A bucket can get eyes on you, but your decisions, effort, and ability to help a team give coaches reasons to keep watching. Every possession offers another chance to show something valuable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1319174' first='Isabella' last='Cortes'] carried a strong summer into this event, attending on a special invite and backing up her Loyola camp showing with another strong performance at Millsaps. That continued momentum is what makes following a prospect's development exciting. You want to see players build on their opportunities, and she gave us another performance to discuss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the younger prospects, this experience also offered a look at the expectations inside a college gym. For the older players, it was another opportunity to make their preparation count in front of a coaching staff.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep getting in these gyms. Keep accepting the challenges. And when your opportunity comes, be ready to show your game!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Follow Coach Lathan on Instagram and X <strong>@coachlathan</strong> for more player evaluations and camp coverage. Follow <strong>@PGHLouisiana</strong> on Instagram, too!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/10/millsaps-prospect-camp-hoopers-who-made-their-presence-felt/">Millsaps Prospect Camp: Hoopers Who Made Their Presence Felt | Prep Girls Hoops</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/09/seark-prospect-camp-who-made-their-mark/">SEARK Prospect Camp: Who Made Their Mark | Prep Girls Hoops</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1305811"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad20e260cab7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mariah McLaurin has the kind of game that fits “Making Plays, Earning Attention.” The 2027 Northwest Rankin guard brings a strong handle, creates opportunities for her teammates, and takes pride in making opponents work on defense. Her energy and competitive approach have earned recognition in previous scouting coverage, and that combination gives her several ways to contribute. <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/09/the-expo-player-evaluations-team-one-and-team-three/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">prepgirlshoops.com</a> As a coach, I value a guard who can get others involved and bring that same determination to getting a stop. That's what makes McLaurin an intriguing prospect. Scoring gets attention, but being able to run an offense, compete defensively, and help the players around you carries weight with coaches. Mariah has a foundation worth watching, and I'm looking forward to seeing where she takes her game next. Keep working, Mariah—give them more reasons to remember your name!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1233704"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad20e260cb33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1233704' first='Molly' last='Avrard'] is a name I want coaches to keep watching. The 5'7” Archbishop Chapelle guard brings a scoring background that makes her an interesting prospect in this Millsaps group. She has led her high school team in scoring during wins and earned second-team All-District honors—recognition built through production. <a href="https://crescentcitysports.com/girls-basketball-fontainebleau-chapelle-mandeville-win-in-tourney-play/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Crescent City Sports</a> For me, “Making Plays, Earning Attention” is about giving coaches a reason to take another look, and Molly has a résumé that deserves that look. The next opportunity is to show how her game translates against different competition, with new teammates and a different coaching staff watching. That's what makes these prospect camps valuable. You bring your preparation, step into the challenge, and let your basketball speak. Molly has something to build on, and I'm interested in following her next steps. Keep stacking those performances, Molly!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1819007"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad20e260cb96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1819007' first='Taia' last='Brown'] brings a scoring and playmaking combination worth watching in this Millsaps Prospect Camp group. The 2029 guard can contribute as a scorer, set up teammates, and create takeaways defensively—abilities reflected in her previous high school production. <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/news/uESxOJgLAEiJo8fN66Rkvw/taia-brown-game-report-vs-mckinley--how-to-watch.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com">www.maxpreps.com</a> As a coach, that versatility gets my attention. Being able to find your own offense while keeping teammates involved gives you more ways to help a team, especially in a camp setting where players are learning to work together quickly. That's the connection to “Making Plays, Earning Attention” for Taia. Her scoring deserves a look, but her ability to contribute beyond the bucket makes her an interesting young prospect. Millsaps was an opportunity to put those tools in front of a college staff and continue building her game. Keep working, Taia—there's plenty to build on!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1860403"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad20e260cbec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1860403' first='Caeley' last='Upshaw']'s defense is where I start. The 5'7” Airline guard has quick hands, pressures the ball, and brings the hustle to turn a difficult possession for her opponent into an opportunity for her team. Offensively, she has a midrange jumper and the ability to attack the basket, giving her options when a defender closes the gap. Those are strengths I've highlighted in her game before. <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/11/freshman-friday-top-prospect-watch-list/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Prep Girls Hoops</a> That combination makes her an interesting prospect in this Millsaps camp group. When I talk about “Making Plays, Earning Attention,” defensive pressure belongs in that conversation. A guard who can disrupt an offense and then contribute on the other end has value to a coaching staff. Caeley's willingness to compete is a foundation I like, and these opportunities put her developing skills in front of new eyes. Keep bringing that fight, Caeley—make every possession count!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1319174"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad20e260cc48"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1319174' first='Isabella' last='Cortes'] brought her summer momentum straight into the Millsaps Prospect Camp! Attending on a special invite, the 2028 De La Salle guard picked up where she left off at Loyola and delivered another strong performance. I've liked the way she has continued to put her talent in front of coaches, and Millsaps added another reason to keep watching. One good showing gets your attention; backing it up in another gym makes you remember the name. That's why Isabella fits “Making Plays, Earning Attention.” She has been putting together a strong stretch, and this camp was another opportunity she made count. As a coach, I'm looking for players who can carry their game into a new setting and keep producing. Isabella is building that kind of momentum. Keep your eyes on this young lady—she's giving us plenty to follow. Keep hooping, Isabella!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->