JAHNIECE JAFFE: IN THE SPOTLIGHT

 

JAHNIECE JAFFE (CLASS OF 2014)

 

( DM PANTHERS )

 

Up in Hershey, PA last weekend Jahniece was dropping buckets like it was raining, she displayed her talent to the college coaches and the on going spectators that were there. The 5'1 point guard showed a lot of heart as usual, while playing against bigger and stronger guards. DM Panthers went 4-1 in the tournament, they got knock out by the Stings of Baltimore, MD.

 

 

RECAP: PHILLY COMET'S TOURNAMENT JUNE 2013.

 

SYDNEY WAGNER (CLASS OF 2017) PHILLY FREEDOM

 

Sydney has a lot of swag in her game, she is a floor general, and she knows how to do play that very well. Wagner plays the point guard position but has the ability to play the two guard, she has a well enough mid-range game for a 8th grader. Wagner can play up tempo and can run with the best of them, her team went 4-1 in the tournament.

 

Name: Amber Gemer

 

Team: Comets

 

Position: Guard

 

Class: 2019

 

State: PA

Profile: Gemer is a crafty point guard, she has been running the offense for the Comets the past two seasons. Amber loves to control the offense by setting up her other teammates and getting everyone involved, she has a nice handle and can use either hand while pressure. Amber doesn't take a lot of shot's, but she can make them when necessary.
 

 

Name: Cilah Womack

 

Team: Philly Freedom

 

Position: Wing

 

Class: 2017

 

State: PA

 

Profile: Wing player who can also play the guard position, she loves to play at a fast pace. Womack likes to attack the basket with her speed, she is a good finisher around the rim. Cilah is a great defender, and can just about guard any position, can shoot the long ball or short ball from anywhere.

 

 

JULIE CARNEY: PHILADELPHIA COMETS

 

JULIE CARNEY (CLASS OF 2017)

 

At the Comets Tournament 2 weeks ago Julie finally had her breakout game, with two starter's out with injury Julie took full advantage of her time while on the court. She has a all round game, but her best thing is shooting the rock, Carney plays with no fear, attack the basket at time, shooting from anywhere on the court. Now that Julie is on the Gthing radar, let's see if she can keep up the momentum going down to the Junior Nationals.

AMAYLA SHARIF: PHILADELPHIA COMETS

AMAYLA SHARIF (CLASS OF 2019)

May is the spark plug for her Comets team, her game has change since the last time GThing seen her play in 2012. She has pick her game up since the departure of her former teammate Lauren Ross who is now with the Philadelphia Belles, Amayla has a all round game, put her strongest asset is attacking the basket, she is very athletic and has tremendous speed, Sharif can get up in down the Court like a deer. Aggressive on defense which helps her on offense, because of her good hands and eyes she gets a lot of steals. 

BRITTANY GARNER: PHILLY FREEDOM 

BRITTANY GARNER (CLASS OF 2018)

The 6'3 7th grader, that's right 7th grader, has everything to look forward too in the near future. She can play   everybody, this isn't someone with just height and size, she can actually put the ball in basket. Brittany has low post moves and a bunch of drop steps that she uses during games to help her get to the basket with ease. Garner moves very well up in down the court which makes things a lot easier for her while playing against up tempo teams, her team when 4-1 in the Philadelphia Comets Tournament June 8 in PA.

RECAP: PENN JERSEY TOURNAMENT AT RICHARD STOCKTON STATE COLLEGE IN GALLOWAY,NJ.

Sara Peretti (Class of 2019) Lady Starz

All eye's were on Sara after this tournament, the 5"10 6th grader showed why she will be talk about for a few years. Peretti is fundamentally sounded and does a lot of things to perfection, she runs floor well, she can rebound and knows how to use her long frame. Sara offensive ability's are great, she can put the ball in the basket with some low post moves, she is very coachable, which should help her in the near future.

Other Performers

Name: Alyvia Essex

Team: DM Panthers

Class: 2016

Position: Forward

State: NJ

Profile: Very athletic girl who can play motable positions, she has a nice stroke and can drain the long ball. Essex is quiet on the court, but not on defensive, she is very aggressive an has a mean  streak.

Name: Alexis Harris

Team: DM Panthers

Class: 2015 

Position: Combo Guard

State: NJ

Profile: Smoove guard who's has been working her way back from injury, she has all of the potential to be a great guard. Alexis has a nice mid-range game and long range game, she has a ton of moves, an one thing about Harris, is that when she's hot she's hot.

Name: Jahniece Jaffe

Team: DM Panthers

Class: 2014 

Position: Guard

State: NJ

Profile: Small but very tough, she put up good numbers during the Penn Jersey Tournament. Jahniece has a nice shot, she can easily knock down ten and twelve footers, Jaffe likes to play bigger than her size.

IMAGE PROFILE: AYANNA JONES (DM PANTHERS)


Name: Ayanna Jones

Team: DM Panthers

Class: 2017

Position: Guard

State: NJ

Event: Penn Jersey Tournament

Profile: Ayanna is a big guard, who has enough size to play the three spot. She is a tremendous defender, who can guard someone from the one to the four position. Jones is very aggressive on both sides of the ball, she likes to attack no matter if it's on offense or defense, she plays up most of the time and it has paid off.

IMAGE PROFILE: LAJERAH WRIGHT ( DM PANTHERS)

Name: Lajerah Wright

Team: DM Panthers

Class: 2016

State: NJ

Position: Combo Guard

Event: PENN JERSEY TOURNAMENT

Profile: A Skylar Diggins type player,who loves to play up tempo. Wright loves playing in the open court, were she can easily score on fast break points because of her speed, Lajerah can attack the basket when she has too, has a mid-range game but looks more comfortable running the point.

IMAGE PROFILE: FATIMAH BLACKWELL (DM PANTHERS)

Name: Fatimah Blackwell

Team: DM Panthers

Position: Center

Class: 2016

State: NJ

Event: PENN JERSEY TOURNAMENT

Profile: The 6'2 Blackwell is a true center who can get up in down the court, she has great foot work to go along with her size. Fatimah can rebound very well which comes easy most of the time because of her strength and size, this past weekend at Penn Jersey Tounament, Fatimah had over 15 block shots, Gthing lost count after that, one thing we do know it was definitely a block party.

MARISSA CAMAROTA

Marissa Camarota (Class of 2017) DM Panthers

Marissa has natural talent, or should we just say that she is raw at the point guard position. She a combo guard who loves to attack the basket, Camarota is very aggressive on offense and defense. Marissa has a well enough handle and mid-range jump shot that should help her at the next level, if she is serious about playing the game.



MADISON BRESTLE
 

Madison Brestle (Class of 2020) South Jersey Starz
 

This is one of the most surprises that Gthing has seen so far this year, Meet Madison Brestle from Margate,NJ. She is only 4'0 tall, but plays way much bigger than that. At the Penn Jersey Tournament this past weekend Madsion put on a show, with all of her flashy moves and ball handling skills. She is very fast, an can push the ball up in down the court in a matter of seconds. Brestle can disrupt a game very easily because of her quickness and relentless defense she loves to play. Most teams underestimate her because of her small size, but Gthing is her to let you know that she is a real baller.