One of the most improved players in the state. Long, athletic, and loves to compete on offense and defense. She is an impact defender because can defend at every position with her length and speed. Imani has great timing on her shot blocking capability and has a nose for the ball on rebounds. She can run rim to rim for easy buckets or she can step out and knock down a jumper. Versatility with her offensive skills is going to make it a fun year for her and AK teammates. Looking forward to watching them compete this season. Congratulations to her on her commitment to UMASS.

Imani Shelton Imani Shelton 5'11" | SF Ardrey Kell | 2026 State NC had a strong summer gaining a lot of recognition from college coaches and for good reason.  She does well anticipating things on both sides of the court like crashing the boards being able to put an offensive rebound right back up and in the hoop.  She can drive to the basket herself knowing which fake to show off losing her defender on the way to get the open look, and she can block shots easily when people try to get by her.

Imani Shelton was possibly the top player in the gym. She defintely was the most dominant prospect in the gym. Shelton combines size, speed, athleticism, and a high level skill-set and she looked like the college athletes who were facilitating the camp. She ran the floor well, scored in transition, and had the ability to pull-up in transition for a potent and smooth mid-range jumper. Her combination of size, athleticism, and skill were at a college level. On the defensive end, Shelton was so dominant it seemed unfair. She blocked shots at will and those led to fast breaks.

Imani Shelton Imani Shelton 5'11" | SF Ardrey Kell | 2026 State NC is very tough in the paint, especially on defense being able to block shots with ease.  Her length deflects passes and makes it difficult for anyone to get a play going in the lane or even get up the court.  On offense, she moves well all across the paint playing the high post and shifting down to the block for the low position.