Ashia was one of the very best players recently at the PGH Georgia Expo that was full of players with college offers and interest. No one could guard her individually whether it was in three versus three or the five on five portion of the showcase. In the half-court, Mountain used her jab step to get defenders off balance and then utilized her quickness to blow by them and to the rim. She finished smoothly and with ease using both hands off the glass. Mountain also showed her ability to knock down shots from the perimeter both off the bounce and in catch and shoot situations. When she got going downhill on the break great things happened for her team. All of this could be said after watching her play at Peach Games with Team Elite Hubbard as well. With the move from tiny Frederica to Brunswick, she will put her talents on display in front of a much bigger audience in AAAAAA GHSA ball. I believe she puts that team as favorites in a very good region and herself in a great position to win Player of the Year in the region in addition.

Ashia is an aggressive downhill attacker who put pressure on the defense off the bounce. She showed burst in the open floor, generated paint touches, and finished strong. Her direct approach toward the basket gave her a way to force a reaction from the defense. She also showed the mid-range game, providing an option before getting all the way to the rim. Her vision and drive-and-spray ability added playmaking value to her her offensive arsenal. She used her dribble penetration to create more than her own scoring opportunity, with the pass becoming an option as the defense reacted to the drive. The combination of downhill pressure, a middle game, and the ability to find teammates made her one of the toughest covers throughout the camp.

Mountain just continues to impress whether she was dicing through the defense in the 3v3 games or shooting the outside shot during the 5v5 games. She showed on Saturday that she was one of the best players in the gym. From seeing her play during her high school season, travel ball season and now the showcase, she has shown her ability to add the mid-range jump shot to her bag. When the defense takes away the drive, Mountain has the ability to score from all 3 levels and has great on ball defense. Already has an offer with Mercer, look for her to be on a lot of college coaches radars this season as she is the missing piece for her Brunswick team that is looking to make a deep playoff push.

A very good team in Brunswick that went 23-7 last season will look to replace Martin Davis Davis 5'11" | PF Sequoyah | 2028 GA who graduated and will be playing for Georgia College and State this winter. Mountain maybe just what the doctor ordered. Mountain is a true dual threat with the basketball at the lead guard position. I have seen her hurt defenses scoring from all three levels as well as in transition. She is one of the quicker players in the state with the basketball in her hands and when she isn’t putting the ball in the basket herself, the shifty guard does a great job distributing the ball to her teammates. On a very talented team full of future college players this Spring Ashia was one of the best players during the Peach Games event for Team Elite Hubbard 3SSB. She can get from point a to point b in a flash while maintaining her composure and control. I expect her to fill the same role with a very talented group of returners for the Lady Pirates.

Mountain was another player I had not seen heading into the Spring and Summer, but her performance over the course of three days at Peach Games was strong enough for her to enter the list and the top ten. Mountain did a very good job mixing her scoring duties with running the offense when she was at the point guard position. Mountain has very good speed and quickness to go along with very good ball handling, so it was no surprise she thrived in the high pace of the games Team Hubbard Elite played in. Mountain scored from all three levels efficiently without turning the ball over or trying to make plays that were not there. She is a player that with more evaluations and solid play on the court will continue to move up in the rankings.

Rumored to be heading to Brunswick, the GIAA superstar is an impressive playmaker whose stock is starting to surge now that she’s playing on the big stage. Mountain is sharp with the ball. Her blend of strength, speed and skill allow her to breakdown her defender as she penetrates to the hoop. Mountain is comfortable going both left and right. Ashia moves her feet on defense and is instinctual when it comes to poking away steals or deflecting passes. She can take over games with her perimeter defense alone, converting live ball turnovers into transition points. Continuing to add consistent range on her jump shot will make her even more of a weapon. The impact maker racked up 3 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block against Winners United.

It did not take long at all for me to go ask the Team Elite Hubbard 16U who number five was. I happened to be sitting next to a college coach who was taking notes in his book and he was as interested in finding out Ashia’s name as I was. Mountain got to the rim with ease throughout the course of the weekend keeping her body as low as her dribble as she went by defenders on the perimeter finishing with a package of floaters, lay ups, and midrange jump shots. One floater Mountain made was very tough especially since she shot the ball with her less dominant right hand while floating through the air. Ashia also made shots from behind the three point line, Mountain did a good job seeing the help defender coming and picking out her open teammates with assists for easy scores. Ashia was without question one of the best 16U guards at the entire event which included several highly ranked guards in the state.

Mountain is a scoring machine and has done it with ease. A player that can get to the basket and score through the contact. She is currently the leading scoring on her team which has been undefeated and looking to capture a State Championship this season. Mountain is a 2-way player that can do it all.

Mountain is a player that makes sure she is the best player when she gets on the floor. Her speed and ability to get to the rim is what stood out. Always in scoring mode but can play defense with the best of them. A player that couldn’t be stopped at the Sophomore Camp. Showed she can score from anywhere on the floor.

Mountain is a player that goes 100% anytime she is on the floor. A player that can score at will but also get her teammates involved. Not afraid to crash the glass which allowed her team extra shot opportunities. Plays both ends of the floor and has instinct to read the next pass and shot the gap. Knows how to score through contact.