WASHINGTON, D.C. - This was the first time that Gthing attended the She Got Game Classic, but let me go on the record first and say this definitely won't be the last. It was fun to take part in the Seventh Annual She Got Game event, they provided four gym's, six overall for all 93 teams that were there, but to tell you the truth, the Woodrow Wilson site was so loaded with talent I never left accept for a lunch break across the street and a meter break every 2 hours until after 6:30 pm so I wouldn't get a ticket in the Nation's Capital.

There were some big time schools in this tournament, along with some big time players, with the likes of Honesty Scott - Grayson, Rellah Boothe, Kaila Charles, Danielle Patterson etc, the competition was fierce and the match-ups of different schools was impeccable, there were also some major college programs in attendance from the ACC, SEC, CAA, Big East, Pac-12, Big 10, you had to be there to take this all in.

   

Amira Collins keeps on showing why she was elected to try out for the 16 Under USA Team this past summer, she is a work horse with a very high motor on offense and defense, her physical game and 6'3 frame allows for her to do somethings that most girl's her age can't do. That's draw two tech a game, just kidding but true, plays the forward position but also can play in the post because she strong enough to play down low and fast enough to recover if she gets beat. 

Honesty Scott - Grayson keeps on showing why she is the top point guard in the 2018 class, Grayson was getting to the rack with ease despite her hampering back injury. She captured a MVP award in the second game that Blair Academy played in, a combo guard who is a great rebounder, should be able to bounce back to play a lot better.

Morgan Towells the crafty point guard was playing like she was in a showcase event, running the break throwing up lop plays to her teammate. She is getting major offers from big time schools Seton Hall is one of them recruiting her in they were in the building watching what they might get there hands on. True point who can consistently hit a ten or twelve foot jump shot, loves to attack in keep the defenders on there heels.

LeeAysia Williamson was on all cylinders during this tournament, winning one and losing one she was able to keep the same momentum in game two like she did in game one, where her team took down Blair Academy HS, NJ, if her defender played off her she made them pay with hitting a little mid-range jump shot, Williamson showed her attacking ability when going to the rack playing undersized does not seem to bother the 5'5 guard who has great basketball IQ.

Lauren Park - Lane  A lot of people came to see how one of (Delaware's) 2019 top point guards would handle the pressure in one of the country top event's on the east coast. Other then a few mistake the young baller held her own, she was able to get to the rim a few time with ease to kick and dish it to her teammates on the wing, very fast but must put on some weight to deal with some major contact.

Jaala Henry has showed some improvement after the transfer to National Christian Academy (Maryland), she was very assertive when entering the game against St.Anthony's (NY). The 6'4 post is starting to really show some flashes of some good potential, playing with her back to the basket and calling for the ball in the post and setting screen.

Que Morrison got off to a slow start Saturday but pick it up as the game went on against Paul VI, the 5'10 slasher showed her speed and explosiveness to get through two defenders at the same time that was guarding her. One of the top wing's in the state of Georgia  Que knows how to turn it on and off and sometimes she waits a little to long.

Raven James the very unselfish (Villanova) signee was pushing in passing all weekend, taking on some stiff competition in both games James held her own when it came down to that. She was able to hit the right person on a fast break in transition every time she was leading it. Superior basketball IQ which go's along with some other good intangibles.

Rellah Boothe the most talk about player coming into this event did everything we knew she would do when her team got on the court. The old Potter House prospect showed why she is one of the most talented players in her 2017 class, Boothe displayed several different moves while on the floor, she was backing her opponent down in the paint on a clear out and when she wasn't doing that she was knocking down her usual 12 foot jump shot that has seem to gotten more consistent over the years.

KEEPERS

Kaila Charles - 2016 - 6'1 - Forward - Riverdale Baptist (Maryland) - Special type of player, Very physical style of play, Very aggressive when attacking the basket.... Good frame and size college ready (Maryland University).


Elizabeth Martino - 2020 - 5'10 - Wing / Forward - National Christian Academy (Maryland) - Very young player with a huge upside, can do multiple things on offense... Can play on the wing but prefers to drive to the basket...



E'Lexus Davis - 2016 - 5'8 - Point Guard - National Christian Academy (Maryland) - Fast guard how can change her pace of speed in a second.... Good in transition and has great balling handling.. signed to (Hofstra University)

Lucky Rudd - 2016 - 5'9 - Combo Guard - Forest Trails Academy (North Carolina) - Attack mode all the time... Gets to the rim in finish with contact... Long and agile...

Timber Tate - 2016 - 5'11 - Forward / Wing - Forest Trails Academy (North Carolina) - Very active on the glass... Can play the 2 Thur 5 position because of her size and strength and her athleticism.... Can shoot the ball well when hot but needs to be more consistent.

Abby Meyers - 2017 - 6'0 - Combo Guard - Walt Whitman (Maryland) - Pure shooter who has a high nice arc... Not that fast, but can create space to get her shot off... Can handle the ball..

Jasmine Whitney - 2016 - 5'9 - Point Guard - Paul VI (Virginia) - Big Point Guard who has committed to (Pittsburgh)... See the floor well... Nice size with good skill set... Plays under control.

Ashley Owusu - 2019 - 5'11 - Point Guard - Paul VI (Virginia) - One of the top players in her class, Owusu doesn't look she has speed but don't let the look fool you. Quick first step... good in transition... Big physical guard... Great foot speed...

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WITH THE SEASON COMING FOR GIRLS HS BASKETBALL, GTHING GIVES YOU A SNEAK PEEK AT NEW JERSEY'S TOP 10 TEAMS FOR 2015-16 SEASON.


1. St. John's Vianney

The winner of last year's South Jersey Non-Public A Championship, the Lady Lancers came up short in the TOC but learned a lot from it. St. John's will be returning every start from last year's team which is anchor by DePaul signee Kelly Campell, 6'4 Kimi Evans, GiGi Caponegro, shooting guard Kelly Crouch and 6'1 Freshman Sajada Bonner.



2. Rutgers Prep

The Prep has the whole unit back from 2014-15 season, they are lead by Super Sophomore Jahsyhi Knight, they also have a few big's that should get it done in 6'2 Gabi Redden, 5'11 Olivia Dabney, and 6'2 Niki Metzel which makes them one of the states biggest teams, plus new edition 2019 Lela Correa.




3. Gloucester Catholic

They lost to St. John's Vianney in the South Jersey Non-Public A Championship last season, they are solid at all positions,Villanova University bound Mary-Kate Gedeka brings her A game all the time. Guards Maggie McIntyre Niagara University, 2017 Naiyi Saab, and Forward 2017 5'11 Dani Sanderlin how is very athletic with a bunch of post moves. New edition Tanisha Lewis-El who is a bonafide scorer.


4. Paterson Eastside

This school always seems to fine talent in the hardest places, a huge front court in 6'5 Blessing Ejiofor who just sign with Vanderbilt, new Paraguay native 2018 6'9 Andrea Aquino who should contribute heavy on the boards and the box score. Plus 6'0 Sr. Precious Featherson is also back, they have some young guards that should help out. 



5. Manasquan

The TOC winners of 2014-15 season can never be counted out, they are really well coached and they always fine a way to win.They lost some offense from last year team in McDonald's All American Marina Mabrey and Courtney Hagaman and 2017 post Victoria Galvan to a torn ACL, but they get back some crafty guards in Stella Clark, Dara Mabrey and Addie Masonius who should definitely put up some amazing numbers, they should also get a spark from 2019 6'0 Faith Masonius who has showed some flashes of being big time in the Shore Conference. 


6.St. Rose

Has add a few new piece to their roster this year, with big loses from Kat Phipps and Jess Louro coach Whelan know he had to work hard in try to fill those voids. St. Rose should challenge Rutgers Prep for the title, returning is Jenn Louro, Mikayla Markham and So. transfer 5'11 Luciana Thomas who is a great rebounder and good finisher around the rim, also is 2019 5'9 Lauren Lithgow who can play the 1 or 2 good ball handler, great shooting range.


7. Gill St. Bernard 

Should contend with new head coach Aaron Gratch back at the helm, they have great point guard play from Sr. Sam Kramer and 2019 Nisani Santiago who can go with the best of them. They are anchor in the middle by 2017 6'3 Alexis Allesh and power forward Lauren McBride who is a good rebounder and can score around the block, Gill should move up early in the ranking despite the lost of Sr. Kennedy Whitehead.


8. Rumson - Fair Haven

This team should be higher, but this depends on what Rumson - Fair Haven team shows up this season. They have a good shooter in Stephanie Lesko, they also have a few other bright spots in Tori Hyduke, Sydney Sabino, Nicole Morris and new transfer guard Christina Antonakakis.


9. Camden Catholic

Should do well in South Jersey, with 2018 6'4 Brittany Garner leading the charge. Garner has the ability to be a walking Double Double, guards Taiah Thornton, Julia Braungrat and Sierra Taylor should be in the double digit score box every game.


10. Notre Dame

A well balance team, specially at the 4 & 5. They have a few guards that should help them get by in get the ball to there big's, 2016 6'1 Nneka Ezeigbo and 5'11 Samantha Widmann. Kaiya Burnett, Eve Crawford and Maryam Crawford are the guards.

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PART 3 OF THE FALL FINALE

HERE IS A FEW MORE BALLERS THAT BALLED OUT

Jayla Morrow - 2016 - 5'6 - Guard - Atlanta, Georgia - WP Celtics / Tucker HS, - Didn't know much about her at first accept that she was playing for a good program. She had a good showing at the Fall Finale. Great ball handler.... Fast.... Attacks... Needs to develop a jump shot for the next level...

Brooke Moore - 2018 - 5'7 - Combo Guard - McDonough, Georgia - FBC / Henry County HS, - Combo Guard  who can just about do it all, Moore has nice range on her jump shot and which she likes to pull up in traffic. Pull up jump shot... Great in transition... Up tempo...  Nice Range.... See's the floor well...

Corrina Evans - 2020 - 6'0 - Forward - Griffin, Georgia - Team Elite - N/A - So physical for a very young age, that's really rear for someone in the 2020 class. Evans is a strong inside presents, she is good  around rim because Corrina is so strong for her age. Few moves... Big.... Strong... Physical..... Good upside.....

Tylia Gillespie - 2017 - 6'0 - Wing - Norcross, Georgia -  FBC /Norcross HS, - Gillespie is like the Energizer Bunny, she don't take no plays off no matter if its on offense or defense. Very athletic... Strong.... Can guard smaller or bigger defender..... Great defender... 

Lauren Vanarsdale - 2018 - 5'4 - Point Guard - Powder Springs, Georgia - FBC / Whifield Academy HS, - Press Breaker... Floor leader..... Can score.... Set teammates up..... Has some swag with her game.... Big heart.....

Jasmine Robinson - 2017 - 5'6 - Point Guard - Hephzibah, Georgia - FBC / Academy Of Richmond County HS, -  Can create... Perpetrator.... Offensive mentally.... Good defender.... Scorer... 

Que Morrow - 5'9 - Team Elite - Combo Guard who can score at will, her athleticism allows her to do a bunch of different things on offense, she has a quick first step when going to the basket.

 Bridget Utberg  - 2022 - 5'0 - Point Guard - Canton, Georgia - FBC Young Gunz / Freedom Middle School - Shes plays on a team call Young Gunz, in that description definitely fits her. The youngster has a few moves..... Good ball handler... Good in the open court.... Fast....

Javyn Nicolson - 2019 - 6'3 - Forward - Lawrenceville, Georgia, - FBC / Collins Hill HS, - A young big who has good movement for her size in age, plays hard in doesn't  take a play off. Good around the rim.... Post moves.... Calls for ball in the paint.... Strong....

Kierra Graham - 2016 - 6'1 - Forward - Clarkston, Georgia - WP / Tucker HS, - Big girl got game, can get up in down the court with the quickness. Kierra has a few moves.... Nice foot work.....

Cairo Booker - 2016 - 5'8 - Point Guard - WP Celtics / Wesleyan HS, - High motor... Loves to attack the rack.... Good defender.... 

Bria Harmon - 2019 - 5'5 - Combo Guard - Lawrenceville, Georgia - FBC /  Collins Hill HS, - We all know how it is to be Coach by your parents, Harmon is Coached by her father on the High School level and not to long ago on the AAU circuit. I guess after those long drives home must have payed off because Bria seems to be calm cool and collective when she is on the floor, always under control and never rattle. Nice Stroke... Scorer.... Can drain the three with ease.... Quick release... Good forum.... Put on some muscle...

Aniaya Jester - 2019 - 5'4 - Point Guard - Griffin, Georgia - Team Elite / Spalding HS, - The young lady caught the eye's of Gthing when she went coast to coast on one play, Jester basically blow by everyone like they were standing still. Skilled... Good ball handling.... Shifty.... Fast.....

  

Patsy Johnson - 2021 - 5'6 - Point Guard - Atlanta, Georgia -  FBC Young Gunz / Bunche Middle School -  Polish for a her age, she can do a verity of things on the court. Raw... Good finisher... Good rebounder.... Great athleticism.... Slasher.....

Anna Stewart - 2016 - 5'9 - Combo Guard - Kennesaw, Georgia - Pistols Diamonds Elite / Kennesaw Mountain HS, - Good transition guard who loves to run a uptempo style ball game. Great in transition.... Plays the ball well on both sides.....Attacks on occasions.... 

Alyssa Cagle - 2018 - 5'3 - Shooting Guard - Canton, Georgia - FBC / Seyquoya HS, - Shooting Guard who can definitely shoot the rock, Cagle can also switch to the point position were she is still able to put up a few numbers. Shooter.... Can handle the ball.... Can switch to Point Guard... Stay consistent...

PART #2 OF THE FALL FINALE

Here are some more Prime Timers from this Event

Dominique Banks - 2017 - 6'5 - Post- Atlanta, Georgia - FBC / Southwest Christian Academy HS, - The Long Arm Of The Law (Dominique Banks) has a real bright spot, at 6'5 as most people already know you cant teach height should be on a lot of D1 coaches radar. She is on her way up, and should be making a major impact for 2016. Length and size..... Shot blocker.... Good movement for a big.... Great hands.... 

 Chanel Wilson - 2018 - 5'6  - Point Guard - Powder Springs, Georgia - FBC / McEachern HS, - Will be leading her High School team this year as a Super Sophomore, Wilson can go with the best of them, not highly rank yet but we guarantee by the end of basketball season everyone will be talking. Can create... Ball handling Skills.... Good separation between herself and defender.... Sharp.....

Jasmine Gracie - 2019 - 6'1 - Forward - Huntsville, Alabama - Southern Starz / Madison Academy HS, - Good prospect who showed some potential, Not sure if she will be a wing or a post if she grows some more. Nice size... Still growing.... 

 Moriah Taylor - 2019 - 5'6 -  Combo Guard - Hartselle, Alabama - Southern Starz / Hartselle HS, - After watching her play to games, we realized she was the core of the team. She is well coached, and she likes to coach her teammates as well. Good handle.... High IQ.... Runs offense... Team player....

Avyonce Carter - 2020 - 5'10 - Wing - Norcross, Georgia - FBC Young Gunz / Wesleyan HS, - This big will be following in the the foot steps of some other Big's who played in a FBC uniform, she hasn't develop yet but when she does watch out. Raw... Still developing....

 Tatyana Wyatt - 2017 - 6'3 - Forward - Columbus, Georgia - FBC / Columbus HS, - Very active Forward who likes to get after the glass, hustles on every play non-stop. Plays hard... High motor...

Tiamya Butler - 2017 - 5'7 - Guard - Atlanta, Georgia - FBC / Southwest Christian Academy HS, - Tough guard who loves to play a uptempo style of play, Butler plays with a lot of energy and she causes fits when she is defending because of her high energy. Scrappy... Fast.... Attacks when on offense......

Sydne Wiggins  - 2017 - 5'10 - Wing - Powder Springs, Georgia - Team Elite / Harrison HS, - A Wing player who is very versatile, she is able to do a bunch of different thing's because of her size. Runs floor well.... Good perimeter shooter... Mid-Range game.....

Victoria Hunter - 2019 - 6'2 - Forward - Calera, Alabama - Alabama Southern Starz / N/A -  Huge upside with Victoria after seeing her play, when she is able to put everything together watch out. A young 2019 who will hard to defend in about a few years. Nice frame.... Good size.... Good lateral movement.... Light on her feet...

PART #1 OF THE FALL FINALE

Powder Springs, GA - There was Wind, then Rain for this three day Stellar Event. As Promise FBC's Coach Mo delivered the Goods, this Fall Finale thing out Weighted the Rain With all of the Talent that God had No choice but to let it Shine in that one Particular Area of Powder Springs. This was the First Annual Fall Finale, in We are pretty sure that there will be more to follow. There where teams from 4 Different States playing in this Tournament, and every Coach that I talked to said it was Well Worth it. Fall Finale was held at McEachern High School were some great Players have played such as the Likes of Te'a Cooper who went on to Be a McDonald's All American MVP. The State of Georgia is The Heart of Basketball for Female baller's and it showed, There was teams like Team Elite, Team Memphis Elite, WP Celtics, FBC, Celtics Spartans, Celtics Jaguars, Big South Dream, Alabama Diamondz, the list go's On and On, and the Classes ranges from 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. We will give you a Brief summary Of some Players who did there Thing.

Kasiyahna Kushkituah - 2017 - 6'4 - Forward - Austell, Georgia - FBC / St. Francis HS. Solid post..... Runs floor well.... Strong inside presents........ Can get up in down the court fast for her size, Few low post moves...... good defender...... Dominates the boards..... Girlz ESPN #4 Out Of 100... 

Autumn Newby - 2017 - 6'1 - Wing - Lawrenceville, Georgia - Team Elite / Archer HS. Great wing person who showed it all this past weekend, Very athletic...... Good finisher.... Plays hard in the paint..... Her athleticism allows for her to play different positions..... Girlz ESPN #25 Out Of 100....

Alexis Ratliff - 2017 - 6'4 - Forward - Atlanta, Georgia - St. Francis HS. Raw player who can get it done, we she is able to put it all together, Raw natural ability...... Good jumper...... Plays well on defensive side of the ball........... Fast for her size.... has the tools to be a D1 prospect.

Jada Rice - 2018 - 6'3 Forward / Wing - Suwanee, Georgia -  FBC / Collins Hill HS. Her ability allows for her to do a lot of things on the court, for her size she moves well with or without the ball.  Good forum...... Tough around the basket...... Aggressive on offense and defense...... Good lateral movement...... Strong.

Shay Johnson - 2018 - 5'3 Point Guard - Byhalia, Mississippi - Team Memphis Elite - Probably the best player Gthing has seen to come out of the State of Mississippi. Johnson did her thing at the Fall Finale last weekend, Shay had the crowd on there feet with some of her acrobatic moves. Nice finisher..... Great ball handling skills.... High IQ....... Fast........ Can create.

Nichel Tampa - 2017 - 5'5 Combo Guard - Jonesboro, Georgia - FBC / St. Francis HS - Tampa did her thing in the very last game of the Tournament, Nichel was killing it going 6 for 7 from the field. She drop a bunch of three's also in that game, Tampa couldn't miss that afternoon. Combo Guard who can shoot.... Quick..... Uptempo Player...... Ball Handler.... Good in transition....

Saadia Munford - 2017 - 5'6 Point Guard - Jonesboro, Georgia - Team Elite / Jonesboro HS, - Munford plays on a loaded AAU Team, but still held her own on the court this weekend. Great ball handler.... Shifty.... Makes things happen....

Niaira Jones - 2020 - 5'7 - Point Guard - Troy, Alabama - Charles Henderson HS, - For such a youngster, she has lots of ability, Jones definitely we be a special player if she keeps working hard at it. Not afraid of contact... Good Defender for a young age.... High motor....

Shekinah Howard - 2018 - 5'10 - Wing - Douglassville, Georgia - Hapeville Charter HS, - Nice inside game that she showed at the Finale, Hard worker when inside. Good range.... Can knock down mid-range jump shot.... Can play inside.

Madison Klien - 2019 - 5'9 - Wing - Flora, Mississippi - Jackson Prep HS, - This young lady is a pure shooter, Has a high arch... Can stroke the three ball.... Good shot selection... can hit from anywhere on the court.

Bianca Jackson - 2017 - 6'0 - Wing - Montgomery, Alabama - Brewbaker Technology HS, - Bianca is definitely a pro, she showed all the Division 1 Coaches that we're watching that she is the real deal. Very Solid player who can play multiple positions, Jackson has a hell of a upside. Very athletic.... Runs like deer.... Good pull up jump shot.... Great in transition.... Mid-Range game.... Long range game to when she has to. Girlz ESPN #53 Out Of 100.