LINWOOD, NJ - GTHING had it's first One Day Spring Showdown. We knew that it had the potential to be a good event, but we weren't sure, because of the small North Eastern that touch down on the East Coast May 13. With the weather being a major factor we just prayed for the teams that were coming from out of town a safe travel, but like I thought and I really knew in my heart that no torrential down pour would stop this basketball event, because we are talking AAU. This is the season when we all get a chance to see some of the top kids across the State and Country pair up with one another or go against each other at a very high level. Spring Showdown got off to a slow start, but we were able to pull it off, thanks to a good staff. I actually realize that running your own event is more detail then I ever would've imagine. So for those that do host there own event much respect to you and your staff or organization. It was fascinating to see the young baller kids play the way they did for such a early start, I know that's tough for a parent on a Saturday morning when you have to drive Two Hours away in pouring down raining. Trying to get a youngster out of the bed and house must be a task, but that is the life of AAU, if you are in it full the long haul then strap up and see where this ride will take you.
Hope Masonius - Guard - New Jersey Belles - (2024) - Scored 22 Pt's in the Championship game and she made that look real easy. Controls the pace of the game, Smooth... Nice shot... Poise... High IQ... Being a good fundamental player is in her blood.
Dayna Tirado - Forward - IExcel - (2020) - The 6'1 forward has develop a tremendous 10 - 12 foot shot, her game has really expanded to the outside. College frame ready in then some, her versatility will be a key asset. Consistent mid-range gamer... Active in the lane... Excellent footwork... Size and strength... High prospect for 2020 class...
Heaven Figueroa - Guard - IExcel - (2020) - Show improved type guard. Just coming back off a foot injury, but didn't show no signs of that when she was on the floor. Still looks explosive, in every way imaginable. Quick... Creates... Explosive... Handle...
Sasha Lemons - Guard - Exclusive - (2024) - Young and plays with a lot of emotion, raw in should be able to come into her own in a few years. Vocal leader... Strong upper body... Fast... Aggressive... Attacks... Big heart...
Ariel Jenkins - Post - Team Miller - (2021) - In they say you can't teach height. Well that saying is definitely true, but this 6'4 prospect is being teach right in every way there is possible. Jenkins has a enormous upside that I cant even image, she knows how to fill the lanes and use her strong upper body for leverage. Interior presence... Shot Blocker... Size and Strength... Clogs lanes... High ceiling...
Zyheinna Swint - Post - IExcel - (2020) - Swint is starting to put a lot of things together on the court as of lately, the 6'3 forward showed some exceptional moves at the One Day Spring Showdown. Long lanky frame... Alters shots... Long arms... Length.... Can reach a high ceiling...
Aliyah Boston - Guard - Central Jersey Cardinals - (2023) - The lefty displayed a ton of moves while attacking the basket, Boston has great knowledge for the game and will continue to make noise in the 2023 class. Lefty... Quick off dribble... Attacks the basket consistently... Athletic... Good size... Swag... Floor general...
Kayla Beckford - Combo Guard - New Jersey Sparks - (2022) - One of the most skilled 7th graders in the State Of New Jersey, maturity starting show on the court. Can score from any angle on the court. Scorers mentality started at a young age... Shoots the 3 ball well... Handle... High IQ... Attacks the rim on different occasions...
Quanirah Montague - Forward - Exclusive - (2023) - Lanky raw prospect who could become a overall good player, with a little more skill work Montague should definitely turn some heads. Rebounds... Mean streak... High flyer... Shot blocker... Raw...
Skye Owens - Guard - IExcel - (2022) - Wow would be your first impression of Owens, has risen above her level of play against upper and underclassmen. Always playing with a high motor, but knows how to control the pace of the game. Small with big heart... Mature... Ultra lighting... Uptempo... Leadership... Crafty... Handle...
Trinty Wilson - Forward - Central Jersey Cardinals - (2024) - Big T put some work in at the Spring Showdown, Trinity was rebounding the ball very well on a guard ridden team. Wilson has good size... Height is there... Good hands... Soft touch...
Rachel Gordon - Guard - New Jersey Sparks - (2022) - Knows how to play the game and peak at the right time. Physical type guard with a smooth type of game. Offensively skilled... Playmaker... Adores contact... Strong...
Kayla Navarro - Guard - Central Jersey Cardinals - (2025) - Young speedy guard with a whole bunch of potential, likes playing a quick pace. Likes to be in charge. Small frame... Handle... Efficient... Creates...
Marianna Papazeglou - Forward - AC Stars - (2021) - Had a Good showing at the One Day Spring Showndown, Marianna carried her team on her back with a huge win over a tough Team Miller team to win the Championship. Highly skilled... Scores around the box area at a high percentage... Good size... Strong frame... Excellent footwork...
Naijah Vann - Guard - IExcel - (2021) - Another playmaker in the back court for IExcel, very impress of lately on the way Vann handles the pressure when playing up or playing against bigger and strong opposition. Breaks defender down at will... Uptempo... Handle... Attacks the basket... Quick... Flare to her game...
Janel Moore - Guard - IExcel - (2021) - The quite assassin, has left a mark on every court she has played on. Moore just go's out in play the game, she doesn't say much on the court she just let's her game speak for it's self. Played in Dallas at the EGB ALL AMERICAN GAME in did well against some of the toughest competition in the country. Poise... Unselfish... Looks for teammates in transition... Handle... Calm... Strong upper body...
Christina Midgette - Guard / Forward - Team Miller - (2022) - Midgette is a very unique player, she can either play the guard or forward spot with easy. We were shock of the athleticism that the 5'10 display that week in the event. Athletic... Good size... Can switch up position... Can put the ball on the floor... Creates in open space... Leaper...
Dayna Tirado - Forward - IExcel - (2020) - The 6'1 forward has develop a tremendous 10 - 12 foot shot, her game has really expanded to the outside. College frame ready in then some, her versatility will be a key asset. Consistent mid-range gamer... Active in the lane... Excellent footwork... Size and strength... High prospect for 2020 class...
Heaven Figueroa - Guard - IExcel - (2020) - Show improved type guard. Just coming back off a foot injury, but didn't show no signs of that when she was on the floor. Still looks explosive, in every way imaginable. Quick... Creates... Explosive... Handle...
9th Grade Champion - IExcel
Sasha Lemons - Guard - Exclusive - (2024) - Young and plays with a lot of emotion, raw in should be able to come into her own in a few years. Vocal leader... Strong upper body... Fast... Aggressive... Attacks... Big heart...
Ariel Jenkins - Post - Team Miller - (2021) - In they say you can't teach height. Well that saying is definitely true, but this 6'4 prospect is being teach right in every way there is possible. Jenkins has a enormous upside that I cant even image, she knows how to fill the lanes and use her strong upper body for leverage. Interior presence... Shot Blocker... Size and Strength... Clogs lanes... High ceiling...
Aliyah Boston - Guard - Central Jersey Cardinals - (2023) - The lefty displayed a ton of moves while attacking the basket, Boston has great knowledge for the game and will continue to make noise in the 2023 class. Lefty... Quick off dribble... Attacks the basket consistently... Athletic... Good size... Swag... Floor general...
8th Grade Champion - AC Stars
Kayla Beckford - Combo Guard - New Jersey Sparks - (2022) - One of the most skilled 7th graders in the State Of New Jersey, maturity starting show on the court. Can score from any angle on the court. Scorers mentality started at a young age... Shoots the 3 ball well... Handle... High IQ... Attacks the rim on different occasions...
Quanirah Montague - Forward - Exclusive - (2023) - Lanky raw prospect who could become a overall good player, with a little more skill work Montague should definitely turn some heads. Rebounds... Mean streak... High flyer... Shot blocker... Raw...
7th Grade Champion - New Jersey Sparks
Trinty Wilson - Forward - Central Jersey Cardinals - (2024) - Big T put some work in at the Spring Showdown, Trinity was rebounding the ball very well on a guard ridden team. Wilson has good size... Height is there... Good hands... Soft touch...
Kayla Navarro - Guard - Central Jersey Cardinals - (2025) - Young speedy guard with a whole bunch of potential, likes playing a quick pace. Likes to be in charge. Small frame... Handle... Efficient... Creates...
Marianna Papazeglou - Forward - AC Stars - (2021) - Had a Good showing at the One Day Spring Showndown, Marianna carried her team on her back with a huge win over a tough Team Miller team to win the Championship. Highly skilled... Scores around the box area at a high percentage... Good size... Strong frame... Excellent footwork...
6th Grade Champion - New Jersey Belles
Janel Moore - Guard - IExcel - (2021) - The quite assassin, has left a mark on every court she has played on. Moore just go's out in play the game, she doesn't say much on the court she just let's her game speak for it's self. Played in Dallas at the EGB ALL AMERICAN GAME in did well against some of the toughest competition in the country. Poise... Unselfish... Looks for teammates in transition... Handle... Calm... Strong upper body...
Christina Midgette - Guard / Forward - Team Miller - (2022) - Midgette is a very unique player, she can either play the guard or forward spot with easy. We were shock of the athleticism that the 5'10 display that week in the event. Athletic... Good size... Can switch up position... Can put the ball on the floor... Creates in open space... Leaper...
5th Grade Champion - Central Jersey Cardinals
I like to thank all those that attend my event. Sorry that I'm just getting the write up's out, put my mother was gravely ill, she is doing much better now. Thanks to the grace of God.
