One of the most improved players from last summer. Lauren is playing more explosive around the rim and getting up over defenders to get shots off. Consistency in finishing will be the key to her success. She is dominant defensively and rebounding the ball. Humphrey has a ton of upside, and I look for her to keep making her mark through this Spring and Summer.

A strong aggressive and physical post. Humphrey uses her size and talent to take care of business especially inside the paint area. She does a good job of making her presence known. One of her biggest strengths is rebounding the ball on both ends. She can post up hard on the block and finds ways to flash to get open in the mid to high post area.

Lauren Humphrey Lauren Humphrey 6'2" | C Stuart W. Cramer | 2027 State NC has really seen an influx of college interest this summer and rightfully so with her talent and size making her a versatile option on the basketball court.  She does well taking care of business on the block showing off her footwork to score some points, and she can battle against anyone to grab rebounds on both ends of the court.  She can step outside flashing in the paint getting the pass and going to work scoring on multiple levels. 

Lauren Humphrey Lauren Humphrey 6'2" | C Stuart W. Cramer | 2027 State NC runs the floor well and battles against anyone on the block.  She executes plays, especially on in bounds plays to come off the screen and get the pass.  Her ability to rebound is definitely an asset on both ends of the court.

Lauren Humphrey Lauren Humphrey 6'2" | C Stuart W. Cramer | 2027 State NC played a big part in getting her high school team to the state championship game.  She plays well all over the paint using her quick feet to get into there right position and score some points whether she is making the shot off the pass or off the dribble.  Her ability to rebound on both ends is an asset for her team, too, being able to extend plays or push defensive rebounds right up the court getting fast breaks going to score some points.

Lauren Humphrey Lauren Humphrey 6'2" | C Stuart W. Cramer | 2027 State NC knew how to slide into the openings looking for the entry pass, and she made the right adjustments to score her points.  She goes up high for the ball whether she’s getting a pass or grabbing a rebound.  She really got in her groove hustling up the court being ready for the quick pass in the offensive set and scoring on the block. 

Humphrey is a competitor on the basketball floor. She competes on offense and defense, and Humphrey competes on the glass. She can impact a game in so many different ways due to her motor and great feel for the game. At the end of any contest, Humphreys will have recorded stats in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. She is a menace on the court who continues to improve.

Lauren Humphrey Lauren Humphrey 6'2" | C Stuart W. Cramer | 2027 State NC was hitting shots on multiple levels from the block and out to the midrange making sure she scored over her opponents.  She was moving well finding ways to seal off her opponents, and she even scored through contact without any issues.  Her ability to extend plays on offense was prevalent with her offensive rebounds.  She had a nice shot block in the paint protecting the basket on defense.

Humphrey has already worn several uniforms throughout her grassroots career. Her AAU career has seen her run with North Carolina GEMS, Carolina Hornets United and Team Hickory. One of the premier young interior defenders in the Hoop State, Humphrey posted average numbers of 9.2 rebounds, 6.6 points and 1.9 blocks last season. Stuart W. Cramer has been playing plenty of winning basketball as of late. Following a 22-win campaign for the Storm in 2022-23, Humphrey helped her Stuart W. Cramer assembling to a 24-6 record, a 13-1 record in the 3A Big South conference and a berth in the state tournament.

The Storm of 3A Stuart Cramer brought a strong contingency to the Talbert Recreation Center this past weekend. Humphrey stands at a towering 6-foot-2 and that is a height advantage that comes in useful when looking to do work on the boards. She was part of a Storm rendition that last season finished with a 24-6 record and 13-1 in their Big South 3A conference. While Humphrey averaged 9.2 rebounds last season in her freshman campaign for Stuart Cramer, she particularly impressed with her ball handling and rim attacking skills. Humphrey has the height of a four or five but displayed at Da Future that her skillset also includes guard skills.