IMAGE PROFILE: ALEEYAH GOODE ( OLD BRIDGE )
Name: Aleeyah Goode
Team: Old Bridge
Position: Forward / Center
Class: 2019
State: NJ
Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational
Profile: The 5'9 6th grader is going to be a good player in years to come, when she is able to put all of her eggs in one basket watch out. She could possibly grew to be over 6'5, Aleeyah is a good defender and can score if need to.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Saturday, December 22, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: KAYLA SCHMITTER ( FREEDOM )
Name: Kayla Schmitter
Team: Staten Island Freedom
Position: Forward / Center
Class: 2018
State: NY
Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational
Profile: At 5'10 Kayla is a force to reckon with at this age level. For somebody this size she can do a lot of good things, she runs the floor well on offense and defense and in transition. Schmitter is a good rebounder who can also block shots, she also can drop buckets to.
Name: Kayla Schmitter
Team: Staten Island Freedom
Position: Forward / Center
Class: 2018
State: NY
Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational
Profile: At 5'10 Kayla is a force to reckon with at this age level. For somebody this size she can do a lot of good things, she runs the floor well on offense and defense and in transition. Schmitter is a good rebounder who can also block shots, she also can drop buckets to.
Friday, December 21, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: TAYLOR RODRIGUEZ (GYM RATZ )
Name: Taylor Rodriguez
Team: Gym Ratz
Position: Combo Guard
Class: 2017
State: NJ
Event: ShoreShot Holiday Invitational
Profile: Taylor is a good Combo Guard with a nice skill set, she has a very high motor when going up in down the court. Rodriguez can handle the ball very well, she also has a mid-range game that she showed while at the tourament.
Name: Taylor Rodriguez
Team: Gym Ratz
Position: Combo Guard
Class: 2017
State: NJ
Event: ShoreShot Holiday Invitational
Profile: Taylor is a good Combo Guard with a nice skill set, she has a very high motor when going up in down the court. Rodriguez can handle the ball very well, she also has a mid-range game that she showed while at the tourament.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: ALEXA AVALLONE ( FREEDOM )
Name: Alexa Avallone
Team: Staten Island Freedom
Class: 2018
State: NY
Position: Combo Guard
Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational
Profile: Alexa plays the one & two spot, and while doing so she plays both of them real well. When at the one Alexa knows how to control the offense by setting up her teammates in putting them in the right position, and when at the two Avallone is good enough to create her own shot by either driving to the basket or knocking down a couple of mid-range jump shots.
Name: Alexa Avallone
Team: Staten Island Freedom
Class: 2018
State: NY
Position: Combo Guard
Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational
Profile: Alexa plays the one & two spot, and while doing so she plays both of them real well. When at the one Alexa knows how to control the offense by setting up her teammates in putting them in the right position, and when at the two Avallone is good enough to create her own shot by either driving to the basket or knocking down a couple of mid-range jump shots.
IMAGE PROFILE: JULIA WILSON ( FREEDOM )
Name: Julia Wilson
Team: Staten Island Freedom
Class: 2018
Position: Forward
State: NY
Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational
Profile: A good fundamental player this girl is, she has all of the tool's to be a good player. Julia has nice low post moves and very quick feet, also Wilson has a good set of hands. Julia is a good rebounder and defender which should really help her future.
Name: Julia Wilson
Team: Staten Island Freedom
Class: 2018
Position: Forward
State: NY
Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational
Profile: A good fundamental player this girl is, she has all of the tool's to be a good player. Julia has nice low post moves and very quick feet, also Wilson has a good set of hands. Julia is a good rebounder and defender which should really help her future.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: JACQUELYN WOLAK ( GYM RATZ )
Name: Jacquelyn Wolak
Team: Gym Ratz
Class: 2019
Position: Point Guard
State: NJ
Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational
Profile: Jacquelyn is a very fast point guard who can make a lot of things happen, she has a good handle along with some other great attributes. Wolak plays the position well and knows were to put the ball at while on the court with her teammates.
Name: Jacquelyn Wolak
Team: Gym Ratz
Class: 2019
Position: Point Guard
State: NJ
Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational
Profile: Jacquelyn is a very fast point guard who can make a lot of things happen, she has a good handle along with some other great attributes. Wolak plays the position well and knows were to put the ball at while on the court with her teammates.
Monday, December 17, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: KYLEE WATSON ( SHORESHOTS )
Name: Kylee Watson
Team: ShoreShots
Class: 2020
Position: Forward
State: NJ
Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational
Profile: Kylee showed out at this weeks tournament at Hoop Group, she is very athletic and could possibly play three position if allow. Watson is a very good shot blocker who loves to play a very aggressive style of defense, already at 5'7 Kylee knows how to uses her long frame.
Name: Kylee Watson
Team: ShoreShots
Class: 2020
Position: Forward
State: NJ
Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational
Profile: Kylee showed out at this weeks tournament at Hoop Group, she is very athletic and could possibly play three position if allow. Watson is a very good shot blocker who loves to play a very aggressive style of defense, already at 5'7 Kylee knows how to uses her long frame.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: JAMIE PRESTIGIACOMO ( NJ FUSION )
Name: Jamie Prestigiacomo
Team: NJ Fusion
Class: 2017
Position: Guard
State: NJ
Event: Team Miller Extravaganza
Profile: She has good ball handling skills, and great court vision. Jamie has a smoove game with her, she is very quick and has great court vision. Prestigiacomo can score when her team needs her to, but most of the time she is dishing of the rock to one of them.
Name: Jamie Prestigiacomo
Team: NJ Fusion
Class: 2017
Position: Guard
State: NJ
Event: Team Miller Extravaganza
Profile: She has good ball handling skills, and great court vision. Jamie has a smoove game with her, she is very quick and has great court vision. Prestigiacomo can score when her team needs her to, but most of the time she is dishing of the rock to one of them.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: JANEE'A SUMMERS ( PURE )
Name: Janee'a Summers
Team: Pure
Class: 2017
Position: Forward
State: NJ
Event: Team Miller Extravaganza
Profile: Janee'a is a very good athlete who has a hole lot of potential, she can just about do anything she is ask. Summers who can score quick in easy while out on the break, is also a great rebounder. Janee'a run's the floor very well if it's on the offensive side or the defensive side.
Name: Janee'a Summers
Team: Pure
Class: 2017
Position: Forward
State: NJ
Event: Team Miller Extravaganza
Profile: Janee'a is a very good athlete who has a hole lot of potential, she can just about do anything she is ask. Summers who can score quick in easy while out on the break, is also a great rebounder. Janee'a run's the floor very well if it's on the offensive side or the defensive side.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: KAMANI WILLIAMS ( FUSION )
Name: Kamani Williams
Team: Fusion
Position: Forward
Class: 2017
State: N.J.
Event: Team Miller's Fall Extravaganza
Profile: Raw talent is what this girl has. She showed that at the Miller Extravaganza. Kamani is very strong while playing down in the post, Williams also knows how to use her frame to be so young. She has a little handle which makes things a lot easier when going to the rack.
Name: Kamani Williams
Team: Fusion
Position: Forward
Class: 2017
State: N.J.
Event: Team Miller's Fall Extravaganza
Profile: Raw talent is what this girl has. She showed that at the Miller Extravaganza. Kamani is very strong while playing down in the post, Williams also knows how to use her frame to be so young. She has a little handle which makes things a lot easier when going to the rack.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: NYASIA THOMAS (PURE )
Name: Nyasia Thomas
Team: Pure
Position: Forward
Class: 2017
State: N.J
Event: Team Miller's Fall Extravaganza
Profile: A very hard nose player, Nyasia is 5'8 but she plays way much bigger than that. She is undersized at this position put plays it well.Thomas is a good rebounder on the offensive side and on the defensive side, she is strong enough to play in the post when ask to do so. Nyasia also can score when in the painted area like she did this past weekend.
Name: Nyasia Thomas
Team: Pure
Position: Forward
Class: 2017
State: N.J
Event: Team Miller's Fall Extravaganza
Profile: A very hard nose player, Nyasia is 5'8 but she plays way much bigger than that. She is undersized at this position put plays it well.Thomas is a good rebounder on the offensive side and on the defensive side, she is strong enough to play in the post when ask to do so. Nyasia also can score when in the painted area like she did this past weekend.
IMAGE PROFILE: MELODY VAN'NESS ( PURE )
Name: Melody Van'ness
Team: Pure
Position: Combo Guard
Class: 2017
State: N.J
Event: Team Miller's Fall Extravaganza
Profile: Melody is a very skill player, she has a nice mid-range game to go along with some of her other tool's. Van'ness is very athletic, she runs the floor very well and when on a fast break she know were to be so she can spot up. Melody can play off the dribble and can create her own shot, she is very aggressive when attacking the basket which should help her out in the years to come.
Name: Melody Van'ness
Team: Pure
Position: Combo Guard
Class: 2017
State: N.J
Event: Team Miller's Fall Extravaganza
Profile: Melody is a very skill player, she has a nice mid-range game to go along with some of her other tool's. Van'ness is very athletic, she runs the floor very well and when on a fast break she know were to be so she can spot up. Melody can play off the dribble and can create her own shot, she is very aggressive when attacking the basket which should help her out in the years to come.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: DEVYN DASH ( GYM RATZ )
Name: Devyn Dash
Team: Gym Ratz
Class: 2017
Position: Guard
State: N.J.
Event: Team Miller's Extravaganza
Profile: Devyn is a strong guard who loves to penetrate to the basket, she isn't afraid of contact while playing. She makes very good decision while at the point guard position, to be so young Dash already knows how to break a press, plus she always knows were her teammates are on the court. Devyn is the true meaning of what you call a floor general.
Name: Devyn Dash
Team: Gym Ratz
Class: 2017
Position: Guard
State: N.J.
Event: Team Miller's Extravaganza
Profile: Devyn is a strong guard who loves to penetrate to the basket, she isn't afraid of contact while playing. She makes very good decision while at the point guard position, to be so young Dash already knows how to break a press, plus she always knows were her teammates are on the court. Devyn is the true meaning of what you call a floor general.
IMAGE PROFILE: JASMINE MORGAN ( SPARKS )
Name: Jasmine Morgan
Team: Sparks
Position: Guard
Class: 2020
State: N.J.
Event: Team Miller's Fall Extravaganza
Profile: Jasmine is small but very quick, she has a nice handle so it makes things a lot easier for her when she is driving to the basket. Morgan can use both hands while dribbling on the court, her game is very fast pace. When Jasmine gets bigger and stronger she will be a force to recon with.
Name: Jasmine Morgan
Team: Sparks
Position: Guard
Class: 2020
State: N.J.
Event: Team Miller's Fall Extravaganza
Profile: Jasmine is small but very quick, she has a nice handle so it makes things a lot easier for her when she is driving to the basket. Morgan can use both hands while dribbling on the court, her game is very fast pace. When Jasmine gets bigger and stronger she will be a force to recon with.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: ASHLEY MITROW ( LADY HEAT )
Name: Ashley Mitrow
Team: Lady Heat
Position: Combo Guard
State: N.J.
Class: 2018
Event: Team Miller's Fall Extravaganza
Profile: This girl can light it up, she can score from any were on court. Ashley has all the tools of becoming a good basketball player. In the tournament this weekend she dropped 23pt's in the first game, and in the second she had 16pt's. Mitrow has a very quick release when taking her shot, Ashley like's to beat her defenders by either with a jab step, or a quick step back jump shot. She loves to have the ball in her hands in clutch situations, and playing with no fear.
Name: Ashley Mitrow
Team: Lady Heat
Position: Combo Guard
State: N.J.
Class: 2018
Event: Team Miller's Fall Extravaganza
Profile: This girl can light it up, she can score from any were on court. Ashley has all the tools of becoming a good basketball player. In the tournament this weekend she dropped 23pt's in the first game, and in the second she had 16pt's. Mitrow has a very quick release when taking her shot, Ashley like's to beat her defenders by either with a jab step, or a quick step back jump shot. She loves to have the ball in her hands in clutch situations, and playing with no fear.
IMAGE PROFILE: RAQUEL LONGOBARDI ( SPARKS )
Name: Raquel Longobardi
Team: Sparks
Position: Point guard
Class: 2020
State: N.Y.
Event: Team Miller's Fall Extravaganza
Profile: A natural point guard who has the ability to score with or without the ball, Longobardi is young but she has the potential of being a great ball player. She runs the floor very well, on top of that Longobardi has good court vision. Raquel has a nice handle to be so young, this girl is talented and I'm sure we will be a lot more of her.
Name: Raquel Longobardi
Team: Sparks
Position: Point guard
Class: 2020
State: N.Y.
Event: Team Miller's Fall Extravaganza
Profile: A natural point guard who has the ability to score with or without the ball, Longobardi is young but she has the potential of being a great ball player. She runs the floor very well, on top of that Longobardi has good court vision. Raquel has a nice handle to be so young, this girl is talented and I'm sure we will be a lot more of her.
Monday, October 22, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: KELLY JEKOT ( COMETS )
Name: Kelly Jekot
AAU Team: Comets
Class: 2016
Position: Forward
State: Pa
Profile: Kelly is a all around good player. She can score, rebound and play defense. Kelly stands 5'11 with a long wing span as if she is 6'3, when on offense Kelly knows how to get open, if it's in the post or on the wing. Jekot plays a little bit of defence also, grabbing rebounds over bigger and smaller defenders.
Name: Kelly Jekot
AAU Team: Comets
Class: 2016
Position: Forward
State: Pa
Profile: Kelly is a all around good player. She can score, rebound and play defense. Kelly stands 5'11 with a long wing span as if she is 6'3, when on offense Kelly knows how to get open, if it's in the post or on the wing. Jekot plays a little bit of defence also, grabbing rebounds over bigger and smaller defenders.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
DYNAMIC DUO
Alyssa Alston Trayneice Mims
This dynamic duo from the Da' FAM might be the best AAU back court that i seen so far this year. Let me start off by saying that this is a young backcourt and that Alyssa Alston is only a sophomore, and Trayneice Mims is a junior. Both of them play like they're from another planet when on the court together. Alyssa plays up when playing with the Da' FAM, she is a smoove point guard who loves to control the pace of the game. Alston also can score from anywhere on the court when coach Nelson needs her to. Trayneice is a smaller guard with good ball handling skills, Mims has great upper body strength that she likes to use to her advantage when on the court. She can also shoot from anywhere on floor, Trayneice showed that this past summer in Maryland knocking down one big shot after another.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
ALEXIS HARRIS
Alexis Has been balling out this summer. She has played on the big the stage with her AAU team DM Panthers and on a small stage such as the Rec Center which is in Pleasantville, NJ. Alexis' Rec Center team won the Championship last weekend. She shined in both playoff games and in the Championship, where Harris averaged 10 points thru out the playoffs. Alexis is entering her sophomore year for Atlantic City Viking's where she will be starting at the guard position.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
LAUREN ROSS UPDATE
( Lauren Ross )
Lauren played in the USJN Fall Finale College Showcase two weekends ago in Chantilly,VA . She played with the Philly Belles 8th grade team, Lauren had 14 points in her first game against VA Elite and 9 points in the second game against Capital City Ballers 9th grade team . She made the player to watch list for Bluestar, Lauren has a new motto now called ndo meaning no days off. You can check out the write up at www.bluestairmedia.org
Thursday, September 27, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: JESS KOVATCH ( TEAM UNITED )
Name: Jess Kovatch
AAU Team: United
Class: 2015
Position: Combo
State: NJ
Event: ShoreShots Fall Prep Showdown
Profile: This young lady is a natural born scorer. She has the ability to score from any were on the court, Jess has great foot work and when she is at the top of the key she can blow by her defender with ease. Kovatch doesn't seem to mind a little contact at times, because she loves to attack the basket.
Name: Jess Kovatch
AAU Team: United
Class: 2015
Position: Combo
State: NJ
Event: ShoreShots Fall Prep Showdown
Profile: This young lady is a natural born scorer. She has the ability to score from any were on the court, Jess has great foot work and when she is at the top of the key she can blow by her defender with ease. Kovatch doesn't seem to mind a little contact at times, because she loves to attack the basket.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: LANIYA MILLER ( TEAM MILLER )
Name: Laniya Miller
AAU Team: Team Miller
Class: 2018
Position: Forward / Center
State: NJ
Event: Shoreshots Fall Prep Showdown
Profile: Laniya will be a great player in years to come, you are going to hear Miller's name a lot on the AAU circuit. She has a lot of a tools in the bag, let me start of by saying she is a lefty and that the right hand is as good as the left. Laniya can handle the ball with either hand when out on a break, she also can shoot from the perimeter. Miller is a great rebounder and at 5'9 she loves crashing the boards no matter if it's on offence or defense.
Name: Laniya Miller
AAU Team: Team Miller
Class: 2018
Position: Forward / Center
State: NJ
Event: Shoreshots Fall Prep Showdown
Profile: Laniya will be a great player in years to come, you are going to hear Miller's name a lot on the AAU circuit. She has a lot of a tools in the bag, let me start of by saying she is a lefty and that the right hand is as good as the left. Laniya can handle the ball with either hand when out on a break, she also can shoot from the perimeter. Miller is a great rebounder and at 5'9 she loves crashing the boards no matter if it's on offence or defense.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: KALISTA WALTERS ( TRIPLE THREAT )
Name: Kalista Walters
AAU Team: Philly Triple Threat
Class: 2015
Position: Forward / Center
State: PA
Event: Shoreshots Fall Prep Showdown
Profile: Kalista is a all around good player with really no flaws. At 6'2 she is very athletic, she has the chance of being a good Division 1 prospect if she keeps putting in the hard work. Kalista is a great defender who can guard smaller and bigger players, having the ability to play on and off the block makes it difficult for some teams to match up against her. Walters is a good rebounder who when grabbing the boards likes to get out and run the floor, Kalista can shoot the ball very well especially when she is in the left corner.
Name: Kalista Walters
AAU Team: Philly Triple Threat
Class: 2015
Position: Forward / Center
State: PA
Event: Shoreshots Fall Prep Showdown
Profile: Kalista is a all around good player with really no flaws. At 6'2 she is very athletic, she has the chance of being a good Division 1 prospect if she keeps putting in the hard work. Kalista is a great defender who can guard smaller and bigger players, having the ability to play on and off the block makes it difficult for some teams to match up against her. Walters is a good rebounder who when grabbing the boards likes to get out and run the floor, Kalista can shoot the ball very well especially when she is in the left corner.
Monday, September 17, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: NICOLE JOHNSON ( TEAM MILLER )
Name: Nicole Johnson
AAU Team: Team Miller
Class: 2018
Position: Combo Guard
State: NJ
Event: ShoreShots Fall Prep Showdown
Profile: This young lady has good knowledge of the game when she is on the basketball court, She runs the floor very well with or without the ball, Nicole seems to always know were she is suppose to be, if it is to set a screen or to spot up in shoot. She can shoot lights out from any were on court, if it's a mid-range jump shot or from 3 point land Johnson usally makes 90% of them.
Name: Nicole Johnson
AAU Team: Team Miller
Class: 2018
Position: Combo Guard
State: NJ
Event: ShoreShots Fall Prep Showdown
Profile: This young lady has good knowledge of the game when she is on the basketball court, She runs the floor very well with or without the ball, Nicole seems to always know were she is suppose to be, if it is to set a screen or to spot up in shoot. She can shoot lights out from any were on court, if it's a mid-range jump shot or from 3 point land Johnson usally makes 90% of them.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: KATIE RICE ( SHORESHOTS )
Name: Katie Rice
AAU: ShoreShots
Class: 2018
Position: Combo Guard
State: NJ
Event: ShoreShots Fall Prep Showdown
Profile: Katie has the potential to play three position. If she grows a lot more than you can add two more. All ready at 5'8 she plays all three very well, when playing the guard spot Katie likes to drive to the basket and create. She is very aggressive, it doesn't matter if it's on offense or defense. Rice is a very good rebounder, she has raw talent and could be one of the best to put on a lady Shoreshots uniform.
Name: Katie Rice
AAU: ShoreShots
Class: 2018
Position: Combo Guard
State: NJ
Event: ShoreShots Fall Prep Showdown
Profile: Katie has the potential to play three position. If she grows a lot more than you can add two more. All ready at 5'8 she plays all three very well, when playing the guard spot Katie likes to drive to the basket and create. She is very aggressive, it doesn't matter if it's on offense or defense. Rice is a very good rebounder, she has raw talent and could be one of the best to put on a lady Shoreshots uniform.
IMAGE PROFILE: AMANDA LA'VIGNE ( HAWKS )
Name: Amanda La'Vigne
AAU: Hawks
Class: 2015
Position: Guard
State: NJ
Event: Shoreshots Fall Prep Showdown
Profile: At 5'2 Amanda has the ability to play bigger than she looks, this small but crafty point guard loves to be in the mix. She plays a slow game put can turn it up when she has to, because of her strength Amanda likes to back down smaller defenders while in the post. La'Vigne is a excellent ball handler who like to control the pace of the game.
Name: Amanda La'Vigne
AAU: Hawks
Class: 2015
Position: Guard
State: NJ
Event: Shoreshots Fall Prep Showdown
Profile: At 5'2 Amanda has the ability to play bigger than she looks, this small but crafty point guard loves to be in the mix. She plays a slow game put can turn it up when she has to, because of her strength Amanda likes to back down smaller defenders while in the post. La'Vigne is a excellent ball handler who like to control the pace of the game.
IMAGE PROFILE: NISANI SANTIAGO ( TEAM MILLER )
Name: Nisani Santiago
AAU: Team Miller
Class: 2019
Position: Point guard
State: NJ
Event: Shoreshots Fall Prep Showdown
Name: Nisani Santiago
AAU: Team Miller
Class: 2019
Position: Point guard
State: NJ
Event: Shoreshots Fall Prep Showdown
Profile: This point guard possess a lot of speed. Nisani has a unbelievable handle to were she can dribble the ball well with either hand. She plays up on Team Miller running the point like a true floor general. Santiago has a nice mid-range game, she loves to penetrate when leading on the fast break. Nisani is very tough to guard, because at any time you never know what she might do.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: DIAMOND MILLER (TEAM MILLER)
Name: Diamond Miller
AAU Team: Team Miller
Position: Combo Guard
Class: 2019
State: NJ
Event: Shoreshots Fall Prep Showdown
Profile: This combo guard has the ability to score and create her own shot. Diamond plays up and she is still taller than the normal guard that's in the 7th grade. She is a 6th grader who likes to score, sometimes in spurts and when the game is on the line, Miller displayed that this weekend at the New Jersey Shore Shots Fall Prep Showdown were she was averaging in double figures.
Name: Diamond Miller
AAU Team: Team Miller
Position: Combo Guard
Class: 2019
State: NJ
Event: Shoreshots Fall Prep Showdown
Profile: This combo guard has the ability to score and create her own shot. Diamond plays up and she is still taller than the normal guard that's in the 7th grade. She is a 6th grader who likes to score, sometimes in spurts and when the game is on the line, Miller displayed that this weekend at the New Jersey Shore Shots Fall Prep Showdown were she was averaging in double figures.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
ROSS WILL BE ATTENDING THE SHIPLEY SCHOOL
Lauren Ross
The Ross family decided to send Lauren and her talent to the Shipley School which is an Bryn Mawr, PA. I had a chance to catch up with Michelle Ross, Lauren's mother and this is what she told me about the the Shipley School and what it stands for.
"Courage for the deed; Grace for the doing." That is the Shipley School motto and it speaks volumes about the students they send out into the world.
Shipley School offers small class sizes and promotes ethical and moral decision making. They have a commitment to character education emphasizing respect, responsibility and leadership. Their athletics have been very competitive over the years. They have 36 championships in the past five years and that includes the 2011 Girls PA State Championship and back to back Friends titles. Lauren is looking forward to playing pickup games with these girls. and learning all that she can until she gets to high school.
When we arrived on Shipley's campus the Monday after AAU Nationals, it felt like home. Everyone was convivial and we immediately liked soccer/basketball coach, Sean Costello. The varsity girls and boys basketball players treated us like Gators the minute Lauren hit the court.
Lauren started her AAU career as an 8 year old for the Lower Delco Wildcats. Eileen Ross allowed her to play on the 3rd/4th grade team as a second grader. For the next three years, Lauren has played with the Comets. In the off seasons, she plays with the boys at Chester Biddy. We have met so many people along this journey and we are thankful for everyone that has poured into her basketball life.
As parents, we are always attempting to position our children with the right team/coaches to further their journey. We are thankful that Lauren has been able to play hard enough to have coaches see something in her at an early age. We love all sports in our home. Shipley will give her an opportunity to play multiple sports while challenging her academically. We are leaving a nurturing enviroment at Rose Tree Media School District and couldn't have done this well academically without the dedication of all of the teachers in the district. We are looking forward to continuing to work hard on and off the court.
"Courage for the deed; Grace for the doing." That is the Shipley School motto and it speaks volumes about the students they send out into the world.
Shipley School offers small class sizes and promotes ethical and moral decision making. They have a commitment to character education emphasizing respect, responsibility and leadership. Their athletics have been very competitive over the years. They have 36 championships in the past five years and that includes the 2011 Girls PA State Championship and back to back Friends titles. Lauren is looking forward to playing pickup games with these girls. and learning all that she can until she gets to high school.
When we arrived on Shipley's campus the Monday after AAU Nationals, it felt like home. Everyone was convivial and we immediately liked soccer/basketball coach, Sean Costello. The varsity girls and boys basketball players treated us like Gators the minute Lauren hit the court.
Lauren started her AAU career as an 8 year old for the Lower Delco Wildcats. Eileen Ross allowed her to play on the 3rd/4th grade team as a second grader. For the next three years, Lauren has played with the Comets. In the off seasons, she plays with the boys at Chester Biddy. We have met so many people along this journey and we are thankful for everyone that has poured into her basketball life.
As parents, we are always attempting to position our children with the right team/coaches to further their journey. We are thankful that Lauren has been able to play hard enough to have coaches see something in her at an early age. We love all sports in our home. Shipley will give her an opportunity to play multiple sports while challenging her academically. We are leaving a nurturing enviroment at Rose Tree Media School District and couldn't have done this well academically without the dedication of all of the teachers in the district. We are looking forward to continuing to work hard on and off the court.
Friday, August 17, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: MADDIE SIMS ( TARHEELS )
Name: Maddie Sims
AAU Team: South Jersey TarHeels
Class: 2016
State: NJ
Position: Center / Forward
Profile: Maddie is a 6'3 center and forward who can play both positions very well. She can score as well as rebound, and has a long wing span which makes her a great defender. Sims has been playing up on the 16U circuit with the TarHeels and has been making her presence be known. Maddie has a bright future in front of her especially if she develops a nice mid-range.
Name: Maddie Sims
AAU Team: South Jersey TarHeels
Class: 2016
State: NJ
Position: Center / Forward
Profile: Maddie is a 6'3 center and forward who can play both positions very well. She can score as well as rebound, and has a long wing span which makes her a great defender. Sims has been playing up on the 16U circuit with the TarHeels and has been making her presence be known. Maddie has a bright future in front of her especially if she develops a nice mid-range.
Friday, August 10, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: JASMINE WHITNEY ( P.S.P.A )
Name: Jasmine Whitney
AAU Team: P.S.P.A
Class: 2017
Position: Guard
State: VA
Profile: A big physical guard who plays the point but can also play other positions because of her size and strength. She has a well enough handle to get to the basket and draw a lot of and one's. Jasmine also can play on the wing and shoot from there as well, Whitney normally has an advantage while playing the guard spot because she is bigger than most of your average guards at this age group, she is very coachable and listens when she is playing.
Name: Jasmine Whitney
AAU Team: P.S.P.A
Class: 2017
Position: Guard
State: VA
Profile: A big physical guard who plays the point but can also play other positions because of her size and strength. She has a well enough handle to get to the basket and draw a lot of and one's. Jasmine also can play on the wing and shoot from there as well, Whitney normally has an advantage while playing the guard spot because she is bigger than most of your average guards at this age group, she is very coachable and listens when she is playing.
IMAGE PROFILE: GRACE SACCO ( COMETS )
Name: Grace Sacco
AAU Team: Comets
Class: 2017
Position: Guard
State: NJ
Profile: A point guard who has come in to her own, Grace has a outstanding handle and can break down a defender with ease. She has been playing up for a lot of years, and it is starting to show when she is playing on a big stage. Grace loves to control the pace of a game, and can make a big shot when the pressure is on.
Name: Grace Sacco
AAU Team: Comets
Class: 2017
Position: Guard
State: NJ
Profile: A point guard who has come in to her own, Grace has a outstanding handle and can break down a defender with ease. She has been playing up for a lot of years, and it is starting to show when she is playing on a big stage. Grace loves to control the pace of a game, and can make a big shot when the pressure is on.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: DANIELLE EDWARDS ( MD ELITE )
Name: Danielle Edwards
AAU Team: Maryland Elite
Class: 2015
State: Maryland
Position: Guard
Profile: A true point guard who knows how to control a game or take over a game, Danielle has a nice handle which helps her play under control in pressure situations. Edwards also has a mid-range game from around 8 to 10 feet. We should hear a lot of good things on the AAU circuit about her in the years to come.
Name: Danielle Edwards
AAU Team: Maryland Elite
Class: 2015
State: Maryland
Position: Guard
Profile: A true point guard who knows how to control a game or take over a game, Danielle has a nice handle which helps her play under control in pressure situations. Edwards also has a mid-range game from around 8 to 10 feet. We should hear a lot of good things on the AAU circuit about her in the years to come.
IMAGE PROFILE: TANAYA ATKINSON (DA' FAM)
Name: Tanaya Atkinson
AAU Team: Da' Fam
Class: 2014
Position: Combo Guard
State: Connecticut
Profile: Tanaya is a combo guard with a huge upside. She is 5'9 and very athletic. Atkinson has good ball handling skills and can play down in the post which she displayed at a recent tournament. Tanaya has a smooth stroke and can sink the three ball from any were on the court.
Name: Tanaya Atkinson
AAU Team: Da' Fam
Class: 2014
Position: Combo Guard
State: Connecticut
Profile: Tanaya is a combo guard with a huge upside. She is 5'9 and very athletic. Atkinson has good ball handling skills and can play down in the post which she displayed at a recent tournament. Tanaya has a smooth stroke and can sink the three ball from any were on the court.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: KATIE ARMSTRONG (COMETS)
Name: Katie Armstrong
AAU Team: Comets
Class: 2016
State: PA
Position: Center
Profile: Katie is an all around good player. At 6'3 she has the ability to play on the wing in certain situations, but she plays down low most of the time where she dominates smaller defenders. Katie has good foot work which helps her get by slower opponents while on the block, and at the top of the key.
Name: Katie Armstrong
AAU Team: Comets
Class: 2016
State: PA
Position: Center
Profile: Katie is an all around good player. At 6'3 she has the ability to play on the wing in certain situations, but she plays down low most of the time where she dominates smaller defenders. Katie has good foot work which helps her get by slower opponents while on the block, and at the top of the key.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: JULIA DIXON (TARHEELS)
Name: Julia Dixon
AAU Team: South Jersey TarHeels
Class: 2014
Position: Forward / Center
State: NJ
Profile: Julia is a very good post player with a ton of moves while in the post. She is 6'0 put plays bigger than that. Dixon is a great rebounder and a good finisher when down low. Julia runs the floor well for her height and size, which makes it easier for her to get up and down the court.
Name: Julia Dixon
AAU Team: South Jersey TarHeels
Class: 2014
Position: Forward / Center
State: NJ
Profile: Julia is a very good post player with a ton of moves while in the post. She is 6'0 put plays bigger than that. Dixon is a great rebounder and a good finisher when down low. Julia runs the floor well for her height and size, which makes it easier for her to get up and down the court.
Monday, July 30, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: SABRIYA HARRIS
Name: Sabriya Harris
Class: 2016
Position: Guard
State: PA
Profile: Sabriya is a true point guard and a very crafty one at that. She knows the true meaning of being a point guard, getting everybody involved seems to be what she does best. Sabriya also can drop buckets anytime she wants, and when playing the two, she normally shoots lights out. At 5'0, Harris is also an excellent rebounder on both the offensive and defensive side.
Name: Sabriya Harris
Class: 2016
Position: Guard
State: PA
Profile: Sabriya is a true point guard and a very crafty one at that. She knows the true meaning of being a point guard, getting everybody involved seems to be what she does best. Sabriya also can drop buckets anytime she wants, and when playing the two, she normally shoots lights out. At 5'0, Harris is also an excellent rebounder on both the offensive and defensive side.
IMAGE PROFILE: STEPHANIE LESKO (COMETS)
Name: Stephaine Lesko
AAU Team: Comets 14U
Class: 2016
Position: Forward
State: NJ
Profile: Stephaine Lesko is a 6'0 sharp shooter with a smooth touch. When she's playing small forward Lesko has a disadvantage because of her size and her ability to shoot over smaller defenders, and when switching to the power forward spot, Stephaine seems to adjust very well with or without the ball.
Name: Stephaine Lesko
AAU Team: Comets 14U
Class: 2016
Position: Forward
State: NJ
Profile: Stephaine Lesko is a 6'0 sharp shooter with a smooth touch. When she's playing small forward Lesko has a disadvantage because of her size and her ability to shoot over smaller defenders, and when switching to the power forward spot, Stephaine seems to adjust very well with or without the ball.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE:CASEY THOMAS (DM PANTHERS)
Name: Casey Thomas
AAU Team: DM Panthers
Class: 2015
Position: Forward / Center
Profile: Casey has raw talent. She plays up with the 17U team because of her size and strength. With her ability to grab rebounds and block shots Casey has the potential to make some noise on the AAU circuit in the coming years.
Name: Casey Thomas
AAU Team: DM Panthers
Class: 2015
Position: Forward / Center
Profile: Casey has raw talent. She plays up with the 17U team because of her size and strength. With her ability to grab rebounds and block shots Casey has the potential to make some noise on the AAU circuit in the coming years.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Lauren Ross
When G-Thing first saw Lauren play in the Super Regionals we knew that she would be a special player. With almost a triple double in that tournament and winning the championship, G-THING finally got a chance to holler at Lauren to ask her what makes her motor tick.
GT: What have you been doing since your AAU season ended?
LR: I've been working out with a high school team and doing some strength and conditioning for about 12 hours a week. I'm also in two summer leagues. I have been playing a lot of basketball.
GT: How was your experience at the Nationals?
LR: This was my second year competing in the 11U Nationals. It was fun. I had good time doing what I love.
GT: How do you feel about placing 8th in the nation for the 11U D1?
LR: I thought it was great. Next year we can work harder to make the championship.
GT: What part of your game do you think you need to work on to get better?
LR: I'm working on my shot. I'm trying to put up as many shots as I can with the trainer or in my driveway.
GT: Do you think it is a lot of pressure on you as a player since your father is a Division 1 coach?
LR: No, not at all. My dad helps me to really see the floor and anticipate what my opponent will do.
GT: Tell G-THING one thing to expect from Lauren Ross in the next AAU season?
LR: You can expect this defensive specialist to have an awesome jump shot.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
COMETS FINISH IN EIGHTH PLACE AT NATIONALS
Team Comet
The Comets 11U came in eighth place at the Nationals last weekend,
which was held in Tennessee. Both May and Alisha came up big, as they were the leading scorers in each game. The Comets had a good run this year, winning most
of the tournaments they were placed in. Let's see how the team does next year once several of the young ladies move on to 12U.
Roster: May Sharif, Lauren Ross, D'erra Townes, Mandy McGurk, Sammie McCarter,
Katie Leone, Tess Humes, Alisha Lewis, Jaycee Webster, Maggie Pina, Amber Gemer,
Coaches: Lex Hazinsky, Deb Charmela, Carly.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
RUTGER'S MAKE SAY-SAY LASSITER AN OFFER!
Say-Say Lassiter (2017)
The performance Sayawni put on last weekend at the C.Vivian Stringer elite camp was so good they mad her an offer. The 5'7 point guard from Massachusetts impress the staff with her good ball handling skills and decision making on the court, let's see what the future brings for this young rising star.
Say-Say Lassiter (2017)
The performance Sayawni put on last weekend at the C.Vivian Stringer elite camp was so good they mad her an offer. The 5'7 point guard from Massachusetts impress the staff with her good ball handling skills and decision making on the court, let's see what the future brings for this young rising star.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
IMAGE PROFILE: MACKENZIE GARDLER (COMETS)
AAU Team: Comets
Class: 2017
Position: Guard
State: PA
Event: Comets Tournament
Profile: A fast point guard who can dish off the rock from anywhere she wants on the court. A smallguard with a lot of heart and skill, Mackenzie has a nice little handle which makes her game even nicer. She also has a nice jump shot that she can rely on at any point of the game.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
SAY- SAY LASSITER Shines At The C.VIVIAN STRINGER Elite Camp At RUTGERS
Sayawni Lassiter
Say-Say shows and proved why she is the top 7th grader in the state of Massachusetts. She is a 5'7 guard how has great ball handling skills, her court vision is phenomenal and she can shoot just about from anywere on the floor. During the camp session when they played on teams Say-Say played with the high schoolers. She plays for the Boston ShowStoppers who won the nationals last year.
IMAGE PROFILE: HANNAH NIHILL ( COMETS )
Name: Hannah Nihill
AAU Team: Comets
Class: 2017
Position: Guard
State: PA
Profile: A very crafty point guard to be so young, this girl has unbelievable moves that you need to see in person. She has the ability to create her own shot in which that makes it more difficult to guard her. Hannah also has a nice mid-range game as well. She's a 7th grader who has remarkable knowledge of the game and that makes her that much more special.
Name: Hannah Nihill
AAU Team: Comets
Class: 2017
Position: Guard
State: PA
Profile: A very crafty point guard to be so young, this girl has unbelievable moves that you need to see in person. She has the ability to create her own shot in which that makes it more difficult to guard her. Hannah also has a nice mid-range game as well. She's a 7th grader who has remarkable knowledge of the game and that makes her that much more special.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
HONESTY GRAYSON
GOING TO WORK
GOING TO WORK
Honesty has been going to work in her last two tournaments. At the Penn Jersey Tournament, she put on a show like she normally does. The point guard was in double figures in all four games leading the Lady Heat to a 4-0 record. The following week, the Lady Heat traveled to Ocean City, NJ where Honesty and the crew made their presence be known. They also went undefeated in the 13U division where she had a combine total of 58 points in four games.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Name: Lauryn Fields
AAU Team: DM Panthers
Class: 2014
Position: Guard
State: NJ
Event: Penn Jersey Tournament
Profile: A natural point guard is what she is, this girl has a nice handle in can break down a defense. Lauryn can shoot but her game is pass first, she is a very crafty guard who makes good decision when at the point position. Lauryn has been with the DM Panthers for a few years now, let's see what they can do down at the Nationals.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Name: Yndiah Bobo
AAU Team: Comets
Class: 2017
Position: Point Guard
State: PA
Favorite Athlete: Skylar Diggins
Event: Comets Tournament
Profile: She is a very strong point guard, who show that this weekend at the Comets tournament in King of Prussia PA. This girl is a excellent defender who has a high motor in plays nonstop, a great passer Yndiah also can score. She had 12 point in game one, and in game two she finish with 9 points on Sunday, because of her great upper body strength Yndiah finishes strong when going to the basket.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Name: Sammy Debicki
AAU: Jaguars
Class: 2016
Position: All
Event: Penn Jersey Tournament
Profile: A true athlete she is, her strength in determination allows Sammy to play all Five positions. She's 5'8 but can play in the post, this girl is relentless on the boards were she gets a lot of second chance shot's that are missed, also Sammy has a nice little handle which helps her get to the basket with easy.