Ava had a very good performance shooting the ball in the three point contest in Macon. She did a nice job getting her shoulders squared after pulling basketballs off the rack before she elevated and let the ball go, something that is much harder to do than it looks. She has a high release point on her shot, which makes her hard to defend. When I turned on the tape, Thompson scored from all over the court. Teams swarmed her around the three point line, but she used her dribble, solid screens, and a very quick release to get shots off under duress, making several. Thompson was also effective and efficient in the midrange. Most of her shots came off the move or off the dribble as she was not left open once to catch and shoot without a hand in her face the games I saw. Ava maybe tucked away in the North Georgia mountains, but with her continued stellar play, she won’t be a secret much longer.

Ava Thompson Ava Thompson 5'8" | SG/PG GA thrives in her role as a floor spacer and does it at a high level. When her feet are set, it’s usually three points. She showed great discipline and shot readiness, consistently knocking down catch-and-shoot opportunities. What makes her even more dangerous is her ability to counter aggressive closeouts—she uses shot fakes effectively to get defenders off balance before attacking the rim. Thompson’s coachability stands out. She listens, processes, and applies adjustments in real time, which allowed her to improve as the camp progressed. A hard worker with a clear understanding of her role, she continues to trend upward.