Top Trainers and Scouts Host Gems in the Gym in Portland

This past weekend, some of the nations best trainers and scouts traveled to Portland to host Gems in the Gym. Kameo Williams, also known as, “The Elevator” is a player engagement specialist and top scout based out of Oakland, CA. He teamed up with Ty Postell, a national scout from New York and Robert Beasley, a Portland based coach. Together, they showcased some of Oregon's top talent, with an impressive group of 60 girls. Participants Ages ranged from 5th grade through high school and they competed in Portland at the Blazers Boys and Girls Club gym.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/09/IMG_9317-crop-4292x2819-1758567217.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1318279" /></figure>   Some of the nations top prospects showed up and showed out. [player_tooltip player_id='1013738' first='Love' last='Lei Best'], [player_tooltip player_id='1014114' first='Kendall' last='Dawkins'], [player_tooltip player_id='1013457' first='Jayla' last='Lackey'], [player_tooltip player_id='1125424' first='Kyoko' last='Beasley'], [player_tooltip player_id='1013041' first='Kemara' last='Phillips'], [player_tooltip player_id='921538' first='Maaya' last='Lucas'], [player_tooltip player_id='1143337' first='Kelyn' last='Johnson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1015370' first='Liv' last='Barron'] and [player_tooltip player_id='832048' first='Dara' last='Oluwafemi'], are just some of the many that graced the gym with their talents. Let it be known, everyone that participated was deserving of an evaluation and feature in this week's article. There was an overwhelming amount of 7th and 8th grade talent on the court. I cannot wait to showcase them into the spotlight, once they reach high school. Now let's meet some of this week's featured gems.    [player_tooltip player_id='1013457' first='Jayla' last='Lackey'] is one of the nation's top players from Benson High School in Portland. As a 6'3” Sophomore, Jayla is making headlines across the country. As a top prospect player, she already has many college offers on the table. Jayla is a post player, but can run the floor coast to coast like a guard. This is why she shined at Gems in the Gym, and having this ability made it tough for opponents to guard her. Her shooting range is deep and her consistency to make shots is incredible. As a left handed player, Jayla can truly dominate inside the paint. She's an outstanding rebounder and tenacious on defense. She may just be one of the strongest, fastest post players, I've seen in my 20+ years of coaching/scouting basketball. It will be very exciting to watch her excel and dominate on the court over these next years at Benson.     [player_tooltip player_id='1005370' first='Adia' last='Fancher'] is a 5'10” rising sophomore at Barlow High School. This standout combo guard is a recent transfer and will truly add to the future success of Barlow's program. This past weekend, Adia stood out because of her hard work ethic and court vision strengths. She is the whole package that coaches look for in a guard. She can shoot, pass and dribble very well. She's a team player too, that was always encouraging others at camp and had a positive attitude during competition. She carried herself with integrity and determination. It will be exciting to see her progress this upcoming season at Barlow.     [player_tooltip player_id='1143337' first='Kelyn' last='Johnson'] is a stand out senior this year at Benson High School. She's having a truly incredible off season and dominating at every event opportunity she competes in. There are those that come out to participate and then there are those that show up to compete. Kelyn is always amongst the top performers in the gym and she always shows up to compete. Kelyn is best known for her ability to knock down shots under pressure. She's so exciting to watch because she always finds a way to dig deep and rise to the challenge. That's just what she did this past weekend at Gems in the Gym, she rose to the top and won the hot shot competition. She scored an impressive 24 points and was on fire against her competition. There's no doubt this will be Kelyn's breakout year as a senior at Benson and what an exciting year it will be to watch.     [player_tooltip player_id='832048' first='Dara' last='Oluwafemi'] is a 5'9” combo guard out of Beaverton High School. She has a high IQ level out on the court and the ability to read the floor and her opponents well. She is very fast on both ends of the court. She can shoot from a distance and attack the hoop quickly. She stood out this weekend because of her aggressive abilities and competitive nature. She had a strong leadership presence in the gym and was not afraid to step up during demonstrations. She even stayed after camp and was still eager to learn more from the trainers and staff. It's her hard work ethic and talents in basketball that will carry her far in her upcoming season with Beaverton.     [player_tooltip player_id='839057' first='Marlie' last='Williams'] is a multi sport and talented junior from Barlow High School. She excels at basketball, flag football and theater. A strong combo guard and competitor on the court, Marlie always rises to the occasion no matter where she competes. This weekend at Gems in the Gym, Marlie stood out with her abilities to knock down shots in competition and her encouraging attitude towards her peers. She's hard working on the court and isn't afraid of a challenge. Her hard work ethic, dedication to the game and friendly attitude are what coaches look for in a player. It will be exciting to see where Marlie takes all her talents to in college. Wherever she lands, she truly will shine.     Ava Nguyen is a 5'5” combo guard at Clackamas High School. She's been having a breakout off season and putting in many hours in the gym to get better. She has one of the toughest work ethics I've seen this past summer. Ava isn't afraid to get up early or stay out later to get better at basketball. She's working hard with trainers all over the state. If you have seen her at multiple events competing, it's because she's not afraid to commit and put in extra time to her craft.   This weekend at Gems in the Gym Ava was the encouraging voice in the room. Coming off of a strained muscle injury, she wasn't going to let that stop her from competing and giving this experience her best. Ava is a strong guard and can shoot the ball well. She's a great ball handler and is super quick up and down the floor. She's not afraid to compete and rise to the challenge. It will be exciting to see her play next season at Clackamas.     [player_tooltip player_id='1264962' first='Aubrey' last='Pentecost'] is a 6'1” rising freshman at Nelson High School. She's had the ability to get up and down the floor quickly like a guard and can shoot the ball well. She's great at ball handling and rebounding shots. This weekend she stood out amongst her peers because of her hustle on the court and her ability to play tough defense and block shots. As a younger player, she wasn't afraid to volunteer to demonstrate drills and stepped up to the challenge when asked to perform. Her leadership skills and high level of IQ will carry her far at Nelson.

This past weekend, some of the nations best trainers and scouts traveled to Portland to host Gems in the Gym. Kameo Williams, also known as, “The Elevator” is a player engagement specialist and top scout based out of Oakland, CA. He teamed up with Ty Postell, a national scout from New York and Robert Beasley, a Portland based coach.
Together, they showcased some of Oregon's top talent, with an impressive group of 60 girls. Participants Ages ranged from 5th grade through high school and they competed in Portland at the Blazers Boys and Girls Club gym.