It was not a surprise when I looked and saw that Layla was ranked in the top 5 in her class in Tennessee. She was, without question, one of the very best players at the showcase which featured several other high-level players. No one was able to guard her alone, whether it was on the perimeter or using her size and strength to finish on the inside. Layla knocked down three-point shots over smaller defenders on the outside and put them in a blender around the basket using excellent post moves and footwork to score. Hall has a very polished offensive game and did not waste dribbles or motion putting the ball in the basket. She looks and plays like a kid in college now and still has two high school seasons left. With offers from Austin Peay, Towson, St. Johns, Delaware, Bradley, Hampton, and North Alabama, Layla is already one of the more in-demand prospects in the 2028 class. I expect that list to grow substantially with more than one Power Four school joining the party. Looks a can’t miss player to me.

A smooth criminal for sure. Long and rangy, this kid makes the game look easy. She gets after it on both ends of the floor, showing why she is one of the best in her class and in the state. I loved the way she would utilize her body and take advantage of a situation. Her ability to finesse the ball and spin it off the boards is second to none. She went after folks, and if you were in her path, there was no stopping it. A talented kid who will be a heavy favorite for the Lady Blaze come postseason.

Layla picked up an offer from Austin Peay State University last week. As a taller guard, she uses her height advantage well to finish over the top of smaller defenders. Layla has a super smooth handle and can get to the rim effortlessly against different matchups. She also has a nice jump shot from the mid-range.

This kid is so athletic, and not only is she fun to watch, but hard to stop. A multi-level scoring threat, she uses her attributes to get to where she wants to go. I love the way she utilizes her body and is physical on the offensive end. She takes a quick first step to penetrate the defense. However, if she is down low, she can back a defender up and exploit them as well. She isn’t a sleeper at defensive end either. She gets steals, rebounds, just causes confusion. She’s a hot commodity at the next level, but before she heads out, look for her to help lead her team back to state contention.

Was hooping throughout the tournament. Silky and smooth, she was a downhill threat, with precision and power against opponents. She operated efficiently, putting the ball on the floor and making her way to the cup. When you thought you had her stopped, she countered with a move giving her team and herself an advantage anytime. She was dynamic on the court and showed everyone why she was one of the top kids in her class.

Hall is so smooth on the court. She is the athlete that makes 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists look incredibly easy. Layla can change directions quicker than most. She has a great first step to blow by defenders. She’s one of the best two-way guards that you will find. Hall has the complete package, and nothing is going to slow her down.

She showcased exactly why she holds D1 offers. In my opinion, she will go to the highest level and she will shine!

The cat’s out of the bag, and this girl is the truth. Finishing with 22 points and 18 boards, this athletic combo guard couldn’t be slowed down one bit. Playing against some talented girls from Collierville, she showed she is the next Blackman guard to be recognized with. Going toe to toe with her opponent, she went at them aggressively, finishing countless times. This young lady is legit and one that will be highly sought after before it’s all said and done.

 Big athletic guard who can score the rock in multiple ways. She’s creative with the ball in her hands. A Swiss-Army knife, she finds ways to get to the rim. Look for her defense to play a huge part down the stretch as her squad looks to take down teams on their way to the Glass House. Big-time athlete with her eyes set on capturing the crown.

The Blackman program has always produced D1 guards, and she is going to be the next one from this prestigious program to reach that level. She has her squad clicking on all cylinders. Her size poses a threat on both ends of the floor. Offensively, she is going to beat you in a multitude of ways, from taking you off the bounce to knocking down the 3. Defensively, her length will lead to deflections and steals, creating easy buckets heading the other way.

A kid who has who length that P4 schools will be clamouring for. She is a tough ballplayer who can score from multiple spots, but her size creates mismatches that enable Blackman to do a multitude of things on the offensive end. Her defense is what sets her apart as she can create turnovers by getting steals and deflections. One underrated thing about her is her ability to contribute on the boards as well. A solid kid who is going to help continue the Blackman tradition of producing Division 1 guards.