4TH ANNUAL GTHING ALL STAR CLASSIC REVIEW
Linwood, New Jersey - This year was the first time in four years I was able to do the 24/7 All Star Classic closer to home. In the past, Gthing All Star Classic was held more West of were South Jersey is located. It fell under the J.E.M Classic which is held and ran by owner Mike Melton, who operates Basketball Spotlight, which is the boy's side of the AAU circuit.
This year was a little different, at the last minute we where able to put together a rising 8th graders game. In a two day span I was fortunate enough to get some good talent to come up in play in the 4th Annual Event, wasn't not sure how the it would turn out, put by the sound of things and the excitement it brought we will now be adding a rising 8th graders game followed by the rising 9th graders game.
This year it was my goal to attempt to put together a true North versus South All Star Event, I was only three players short for the South to really make it a official North versus South game. We had players from VA, MD, DE, come up on I-95 to attend, some of the top programs on the East Coast were participate in this high level All Star Game. On the North side it was what we expected it to be, fancy and fast. The North team was made up of some Exodus NY, Sparks NJ, IExcel NY, Shoreshots NJ, Team Miller players, while the South was made up of Team Sol MD, Team Takeover MD, BBA NJ, Maryland Finest MD, players. Both sides brought a lot of energy to the game, and that's what we wanted. We know everything in AAU normally starts in the AM, so we were trying to give a later start since they been playing all summer long and getting up at the crack of dawn.
This year it was my goal to attempt to put together a true North versus South All Star Event, I was only three players short for the South to really make it a official North versus South game. We had players from VA, MD, DE, come up on I-95 to attend, some of the top programs on the East Coast were participate in this high level All Star Game. On the North side it was what we expected it to be, fancy and fast. The North team was made up of some Exodus NY, Sparks NJ, IExcel NY, Shoreshots NJ, Team Miller players, while the South was made up of Team Sol MD, Team Takeover MD, BBA NJ, Maryland Finest MD, players. Both sides brought a lot of energy to the game, and that's what we wanted. We know everything in AAU normally starts in the AM, so we were trying to give a later start since they been playing all summer long and getting up at the crack of dawn.
Destiny Adams - 2021 - 6'1 - Small Forward - Manchester HS, Manchester, NJ - The MVP showed why she is one of top 21' prospects in New Jersey. Adams displayed some of her furious interior presence, Blocking shots in then getting out in transition to finish at the other end. She brought her A game, showing now that she is a dual threat on the wing or somewhere around the basket. Interior player who offense is starting shine... shot blocker... physical... mid-range gamer... rebounds on both sides... strong... expanding her game to the outside...
Olivia Lynch - 2021 - 5'8 - Point Guard - St. Thomas More Academy HS, Magnolia, DE - Quick point guard, who we seen for the first time. Lynch seems likes she loves transition and uptempo basketball. unselfishness floor leader... speed... confident floor leader... passes and delivers...
Sanna Ferreiras - 2021 - 5'6 - Guard - St. Francis Prep HS, Queens NY - Crafty floor leader who has handle and distribute in the transition game. Penetrates and attacks... gets to the rim... pushes tempo... fast hands... floater in lane...
Jada McCullough - 2021 - 5'9 - Point Guard - Caesars Rodney HS, Camden, DE - Athletic combo-guard, with a huge upside. Physical off the dribble... Drives in finish in traffic...
Janel Moore - 2021 - 5'7 - Point Guard - Saddle River Day HS, Saddle River, NJ - Fundamental floor leader that has handle, half-court game but can play in transition also... passer... pushes tempo... contributes... calm demeanor...
Taylor Gibson - 2021 - 6'1 - Forward - Bishop McNamara HS, Forestville, MD - Versatile small forward who can create mismatch problems when close to the basket, rebounds... Exploits mismatches... size and strength... length... Finishes around basket...
Paige Brown - 2021 - 5'7 - Point Guard - National Christian Academy HS, Washington, MD - Unselfish lead guard with handle, dish and distribute while in transition or in the lane. handle... knows roll... advance in transition game... attacks... court awareness...
Elenor Robinson - 2021 - 5'11 - Wing - Immaculate Conception Lodi HS, Lodi, NJ - Versatile perimeter prospect with length, can get out in push the rock. active in passing lane... quick leaper... draws contact...
Sophia Sabino - 2021 - 5'9 - Guard - Red Bank Catholic HS, Red Bank, NJ - Off guard with handle, creates in uptempo game. mid-range gamer... quick off the dribble... handle... developing long range game... Plays under control...
Janel Moore - 2021 - 5'7 - Point Guard - Saddle River Day HS, Saddle River, NJ - Fundamental floor leader that has handle, half-court game but can play in transition also... passer... pushes tempo... contributes... calm demeanor...
Taylor Gibson - 2021 - 6'1 - Forward - Bishop McNamara HS, Forestville, MD - Versatile small forward who can create mismatch problems when close to the basket, rebounds... Exploits mismatches... size and strength... length... Finishes around basket...
Paige Brown - 2021 - 5'7 - Point Guard - National Christian Academy HS, Washington, MD - Unselfish lead guard with handle, dish and distribute while in transition or in the lane. handle... knows roll... advance in transition game... attacks... court awareness...
Elenor Robinson - 2021 - 5'11 - Wing - Immaculate Conception Lodi HS, Lodi, NJ - Versatile perimeter prospect with length, can get out in push the rock. active in passing lane... quick leaper... draws contact...
Sophia Sabino - 2021 - 5'9 - Guard - Red Bank Catholic HS, Red Bank, NJ - Off guard with handle, creates in uptempo game. mid-range gamer... quick off the dribble... handle... developing long range game... Plays under control...
Katie Hill - 2021 - 5'10 - Point Guard - St. John's Vianney HS, Holmdel, NJ - Big lead guard who brings size and strength to the back court. Passes with authority in transition... rebounds... scores off the dribble... executes in half court...
Zaakyaa Young - 2021 - 5'8 - Guard - St. Joseph HS, Brookylyn, NY - Athletic lead-guard who brings some bounce to the game, attacks in transition. quick first step... quick leaper... developing offensive game...
Christina Whitehead - 2021 - 5'10 - Point Guard - Red Bank Catholic HS, Red Bank, NJ - Athletic off-guard who has back court versatility because of her size. drives and attack...
Kaliyah Myrick - 2021 - 6'3 - Post - The George HS, Newtown, PA - Strong interior prospect with consistent offensive game; Powerful in the paint. active in the paint... rebounds... physical on the boards... size and strength... wingspan... aggressive...
Allie McGinn - 2021 - 5'10 - Wing - Staten Island Academy HS, Staten Island NY - Fundamental off-guard with size, versatility on the perimeter. can knock down the long range shot... attacks basket in transition... mid-range gamer... High IQ...
Imani Harris - 2021 - 5'8 - Point Guard - Monsignor Scanlan HS, Bronx, NY - Athletic combo with a quick first step towards the basket; explosive when attacking... mid-range gamer... elevates in mid-range game... crafty... handle... swag... creates... scorers mentality...
Ella Fajardo - 2021 - 5'4 - Point Guard - Immaculate Conception Lodi HS, Lodi, NJ - Lead guard who can actually flat out shoot the ball; smooth floor game... distributes and delivers... handle... poise... great guard skills... shoots the ball well... consistent... mid-range gamer...
Kayla Thomas - 2021 - 6'3 - Post - Bishop Ireton HS, Alexandria, VA - Low post prospect with emerging back to the basket game which is starting to evolve; mobile... college frame ready... size... alter shots... interior presence... fills the lane...
Krislin Arjukese - 2021 - 5'10 - Point Guard - Bullis HS, Potomac, MD - Fundamental combo-guard with versatility and size in the back court. complete skilled guard... efficient in transition... court vision and awareness is great... creates and attacks... savvy.. coachable...
Bianca Pendleton - 2021 - 6'1 - Forward - Bullis HS, Potomac, MD - Power post with a mean physical low post game; interior foot work... tough... work horse... plays hard... rebounds... pounds boards...
Ariel Jenkins - 2021 - 6'4 - Post - Piscataway HS, Piscataway, NJ - Agile and long interior post with huge upside; superior length... Athletic... crazy wingspan to alter shot... shot blocking ability... developing offensive game... easy buckets when in the painted area...
Kaliyah Myrick - 2021 - 6'3 - Post - The George HS, Newtown, PA - Strong interior prospect with consistent offensive game; Powerful in the paint. active in the paint... rebounds... physical on the boards... size and strength... wingspan... aggressive...
Allie McGinn - 2021 - 5'10 - Wing - Staten Island Academy HS, Staten Island NY - Fundamental off-guard with size, versatility on the perimeter. can knock down the long range shot... attacks basket in transition... mid-range gamer... High IQ...
Imani Harris - 2021 - 5'8 - Point Guard - Monsignor Scanlan HS, Bronx, NY - Athletic combo with a quick first step towards the basket; explosive when attacking... mid-range gamer... elevates in mid-range game... crafty... handle... swag... creates... scorers mentality...
Ella Fajardo - 2021 - 5'4 - Point Guard - Immaculate Conception Lodi HS, Lodi, NJ - Lead guard who can actually flat out shoot the ball; smooth floor game... distributes and delivers... handle... poise... great guard skills... shoots the ball well... consistent... mid-range gamer...
Kayla Thomas - 2021 - 6'3 - Post - Bishop Ireton HS, Alexandria, VA - Low post prospect with emerging back to the basket game which is starting to evolve; mobile... college frame ready... size... alter shots... interior presence... fills the lane...
Krislin Arjukese - 2021 - 5'10 - Point Guard - Bullis HS, Potomac, MD - Fundamental combo-guard with versatility and size in the back court. complete skilled guard... efficient in transition... court vision and awareness is great... creates and attacks... savvy.. coachable...
Bianca Pendleton - 2021 - 6'1 - Forward - Bullis HS, Potomac, MD - Power post with a mean physical low post game; interior foot work... tough... work horse... plays hard... rebounds... pounds boards...
Ariel Jenkins - 2021 - 6'4 - Post - Piscataway HS, Piscataway, NJ - Agile and long interior post with huge upside; superior length... Athletic... crazy wingspan to alter shot... shot blocking ability... developing offensive game... easy buckets when in the painted area...
