This young lady keeps getting better and better. A solid finisher around the rim, she knows how to take up space, establish position, and go to work. She has a nice bag of over-the-shoulder moves. She has a nice stroke from the mid-range area as well. What I love about her on the offensive side of the ball is her soft hands. Anything thrown in her direction, she grabs it with two hands and finishes. She is solid on the boards and runs the floor well. She is hard to deal with in the paint, and she had a great travel ball season this past summer. Look for her to continue improving. Schools are already offering her, and I expect her to have plenty more offers from D1 schools before it’s all said and done.

A big anchor in the middle whose game is steadily growing. Playing with such confidence, this kid is establishing herself as a solid big from this part of the state. A kid who can exploit the low blocks, scoring over either shoulder, knocking down mid-range jumpers, she has been a solid option for her club. Defensively, she blocks shots and grabs boards, making teams think twice before coming into the painted area. Schools have taken an interest in this young lady’s skills. Look for her to jump up on more collegiate coaches’ lists. In the meantime, look for her to continue improving her game and become a dominant low-post player over the coming years. 

After a solid first half of the travel ball season, she’s going to take the high school season by storm. Battle-tested, she is matching up nicely against opponents, giving them the business. Using her body, getting physical, she is dominating not only the low post, but also getting to favorable spots to exploit. Colleges are taking notice of her play, and with that comes even more confidence. She’s a solid ballplayer who is going to make some major noise this upcoming season.

Blessed with tremendous size, she continues to add to her game. She is starting to come into her own and letting everyone know she means business. She has challenged herself, and this AAU season she has gone toe-to-toe with some solid opponents. Playing with confidence, she is showcasing her skill inside the arc, both around the block and mid-range. She is big-time on the boards, blocks shots, and is becoming more physical on the defensive end. She is going to be a solid prospect and one who will gain the eyes of collegiate coaches both near and far.

Big, strong, a force to be reckoned with in the paint. She uses her body to muscle through the opposition on her way to the basket. Someone who is tough to handle in the paint, she uses her abilities to score the rock. A solid defender, she anchors the middle on defense. Rebounds, blocks shots, makes opponent’s shoot tough jumpers, she is a solid player who is a difference maker on both ends of the floor. Keep tabs on this young lady; she is sure to attract attention during her recruitment.

Jaslyn Butler Jaslyn Butler 6'4" | C/CG Rhea County | 2028 TN has all the makings of a collegiate player, and she showcased that in her sophomore season with Rhea County High School.

Butler’s interior game is dominant on both offense and defense. Offensively, she has good post moves. That includes a great drop step that she implements at times to get open shots in the paint. Butler is also a solid scorer in traffic and rarely lets other defenders affect her shot attempt down low. Butler, at 6’4″, is also always an offensive rebound threat. She maneuvers well to establish a good rebounding position, and if she gets an offensive board, she often converts it to a second-chance score.

On defense, Butler is an unbelievable shot-blocker. She displays good athleticism for her height, as she is able to jump and make athletic blocks. She can also just alter shots with her height and court awareness.

Multiple games this past season, she had two or more blocks in a game. This includes an outing against Silverdale Baptist Academy, where Butler logged four blocks.

Every college coach should already know Butler’s name. She was a match-up nightmare the entire day. Jaslyn excels with her back to the basket. She finishes strong at the rim, and she can finish with either hand. Butler draws a lot of attention on the court. However, she could not be stopped. She is a double-double machine on any court she plays on. She rebounds exceptionally well on both sides of the floor. She has a physical, strong frame! Butler is the rim protector that every coach would love to have on their squad. She doesn’t shy away from contact from anyone. Jaslyn is one of the best at establishing post position early. She showcased her footwork in every game. This is one of the top post players in the state, regardless of class!

Jaslyn Butler Jaslyn Butler 6'4" | C State TN is already one of the tallest players in her class, standing at 6’4″. She showed in her freshman season that she uses this height well, especially on the defensive side.

On defense, Butler is always engaged. She is moving constantly and has great rotations. Because of these two factors, she puts her in ideal situations to get shot blocks and heavy shot contests.

Last season for Rhea County she had multiple games with two or more blocks. This includes a performance against Jellico High School, where she had four points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks. If Butler’s defensive presence continue to trend up the way it was during her freshman season, and her offensive game develops more there is nothing stopping her from climbing the rankings.

A solid big who is tough. Her size alone poses a threat to opponents. She can be utilized in a multitude of ways, giving her team many options in how to score. She is awesome in the screen game. She contributes to the boards on both ends. She brings a lunchpail mentality to the ball game, which her club feeds off of.

Mobile big who is a defensive juggernaut. Her length allows her to block shots consistently. Anytime her hands are up, she poses as a threat. I give her credit in the fact that she keeps her composure and throws her hands high to where she doesn’t get fouls as often. Most kids want to swat at the ball, this kid goes straight up and holds her ground. Offensively, she possess great footwork around the rim that enables her to finish in the painted area. This young lady is  a solid two-way ball player that is about to breakthrough and become one of the top centers in her class.