OAK BROOK, Ill. (Jan. 28, 2015) – The McDonald’s All American Games unveiled the official rosters for the 38th annual boys game and 14th annual girls game during today’s McDonald’s All American Games Selection Show on ESPNU. The nation’s top high school basketball all-star event will be played at Chicago’s United Center on April 1 – the fifth consecutive year the Windy City will host the Games. Full team rosters are available now at www.mcdaag.com. The girls team includes top-ranked Katie Lou Samuelson (Mater Dei High School – Santa Ana, California). Samuelson will join fellow University of Connecticut signee Napheesa Collier (Incarnate Word School – St. Louis, Missouri) along with four players from Texas on the West Team. The four Texas players are Jordan Hosey (Manvel High School – Manvel, Texas), Kyra Lambert (Samuel Clemens High School – Schertz, Texas), Lashann Higgs (Cedar Ridge High School – Round Rock, Texas) and Ashley Hearn (Sachse High School – Sachse, Texas). The East Team features University of Louisville commits Asia Durr (St. Pius X Catholic High School – Atlanta, Georgia) and Taja Cole (Lloyd C. Bird High School – Chesterfield, Virginia) along with University of Notre Dame bound Marina Mabrey (Manasquan High School – ...

DALLAS, TX – The Dallas/Fort Worth area is loaded with great girls basketball talent. On Sunday January 25 I had the opportunity to attend the Sunday Showcase hosted by the DC Queens. The showcase allows top young talent from the classes of 2021, 2020, and 2019 to compete in league style play every Sunday for 3 weeks. Below are a list of players that caught my eye. I am really looking forward to watching them over the next few years. One of my favorite young players is 2021 Forward Kendall "B-Easy" Brown of DC Queens. I first saw Kendal play at the Prentice Beverly Skills Academy here in Dallas and I was impressed. After seeing her in game action, my feelings about her are still the same. Kendall has the potential to be one of the most versatile players in her age group. Brown uses her good hands and touch around the rim to score. She is also a really good passer and she rebounds the well. Brown will continue to add to her game and develop her skill set to become unstoppable. DC Queens 2020 showcased several good players. Forward Shawndra Ezra was the inside presence for the 2020 squad. Ezra has ...

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Martin Luther King Jr Holiday is a big weekend for basketball events across the nation we decided to split time in Atlanta, Ga. Krossover Classic and the birthplace of the Civil Rights movement Montgomery, we witness some of the top talent out of Alabama and Georgia ball out. The skill and talent levels were off the charts. Coaches from the Power 5 and several mid major conferences were in the building from all over the country. Special shout out to Coach Reed Sutton and Faulkner University for providing the perfect venue and atmosphere to showcase some the nation’s finest prospects. Several players from both events caught our attention and are listed below along with some quick hitters. One of the best players in the gym was 2016 Jasmine Walker. Where do we start with the 6-3 post out Jefferson Davis HS in Montgomery, Ala? There are so many pluses to her game. Walker is so smooth and is a poster child for the stretch four positions. She is a knock down shooter from anywhere on the court, she handles the rock, works of the dribble in half court, runs the floor well, finishes on the break, rebounds, and ...

LAWERENCEVILLE, GA - Over MLK weekend we had the opportunity to attend the Krossover Classic and witness some of the top talent out of Alabama and Georgia ball out. The skill and talent levels were off the charts. Coaches were in the building from all over the country and it was not a wasted trip. The atmosphere and games were a great venue for several top prospects to showcase their talents, below are several that caught our attention. One of the best players in the gym was 2016 Jasmine Walker. Where do we start with the 6-3 post out Jefferson Davis High School in Alabama? There are so many pluses to her game. Walker is so smooth and is a poster child for the stretch four position. She is a knock down shooter from anywhere on the court, she handles the rock, works of the dribble in half court, runs the floor well, finishes on the break, rebounds, and plays with her back to the basket. Did we miss anything? Oh yea she is active on defense. Saturday we saw Walker single handily dribble through a press, shoot a reverse scoop layup on the break, and hit a step back three with ...

Tickets go on sale Jan. 17 in conjunction with first-ever “Behind the Scenes Fan Experience” offer; Team rosters unveiled Jan. 28 CHICAGO (Jan. 14, 2015) – Today, McDonald’s announced the list of high school seniors nominated for the 2015 McDonald’s All American Games, taking place on April 1 at Chicago’s United Center. The nominees from across the country are now eligible to make the final team of 24 boys and 24 girls that will be selected to play in the 2015 Games. The final teams will be announced during the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Show on ESPNU on Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. CT. Nationally, 823 players from 47 states and the District of Columbia were nominated for the 2015 McDonald’s All American Games. California topped the list of states with the most nominated players with 99, followed by Florida (67), Texas (63) and Georgia (36). Players were nominated by high school coaches, athletic directors, principals and members of the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee. The complete list of nominees is available at mcdaag.com. “The 823 high school basketball players who were nominated for the 2015 McDonald’s All American Games represent the finest high school basketball talent in the country,” ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The 3rd Annual BallN Powher Prep Invite Tournament kicked off its three day event hosted by Faulkner University with teams from Florida, Georgia, Mississippi , and various locations across Alabama. Some, no, a lot of the region’s top talent was on display. One of the local teams, The Lady Generals of Lee (Montgomery), was eventually crowned the tournaments champion, winning all three of their games. With that being said, the MVP award was also presented to Lee's Tykeria Williams who averaged 28.6 points for the tournament. Besides Williams there were other young ladies that put their best foot forward and showcased skills and talents that caught our attention. Let’s start with the MVP, 2016 5-6 CG Tykeria Williams (Lee-Montgomery). From the PG position she has nice handles that make it tough for any defender to keep her from getting to the basket off the dribble. She can direct and run the offense with ease while putting her teammates in the best position to be successful. From the shooting guard position she stretches the floor with her three point range and accuracy plus has a nice touch on her mid-range jumper. ...

PHOENIX – Once again it’s that time of the year when teams from all over the country transcend on Phoenix, Arizona to partake in the Nike Tournament of Champions. Although it’s easy to go watch the top divisions we decided to take a walk off the beaten path and peek in on the other divisions as well. The following players caught and kept our attention. The 6 foot 1 Megan Anderson a sophomore for Clovis West in Fresno, California, is an intriguing prospect player with an long lean build, long arms and broad shoulders. Anderson had her game on display, she showed off her sweet mid-range and 3-point stroke. Anderson was vicious on the offensive glass; she attacked the paint hard and would either score or draw the foul. Defensively she was solid; she showed the ability to defend multiple positions. Anderson with continued development has will be a low to mid prospect with a nice upside. Dijonal’ Carrington, the 6-0 2016, who hails from Horizon Christian Academy, San Diego, California is a excellent blend of power and finesse. Carrington played with a motor that wouldn't quit, wasn't afraid to dive for loose balls and she ran the ...

I got the chance to check out one of Cleveland Ohio's best yesterday (11/30). Corrione Cardwell #20 (2016) a 5'8" guard from Cleveland East Tech showed me why she is a highly regarded talent. Corrione is the latest star to come from East Tech, the same school that produced Barb Turner that went on to star for UConn. Corrione can really do it all, her ball handling skills are good, she can hit the three and has great court awareness and exemplifies good leadership on the court. Corrione's running mate Shantell Bostick #2 (2016) really impressed me too. She was tough, quick, had tight handles and could shoot and distribute. Another notable for Tech is 6'3" Kiaira Thompson (2018). She is one to watch. East Tech's opponent was Gahanna Lincoln H.S. from the Columbus area. Gahanna boasts Chicago State signee Rachel Browne and Yasmin Norman (Alderson-Broaddus). The player that really caught my eye was Samantha Jenkins #21 (2018) a 5'7" guard. She played really well versus the high pressure guards from East Tech. She can shoot the ball, handles the ball well and displayed an extra gear when going to the basket.

Checking in from Ohio. Be on the lookout for this up and coming prospect with a load of potential. Nyam Thornton 5-6 (2020) of Berwick Middle School Columbus,OH. She is the truth. She plays the point, shoots the three and can go left or right; possess next level handles. She plays great on the ball defense. She is going to be a good one. Tell the coaches in your network that they will want her on their team....Big Ten, SEC, PAC 12 etc. are reasonable projections right now. Berwick also has another guard named Samaria Gossett (2019) who coaches should keep an eye on. You're talking Mid-major. She has good ball skills, a big heart, and a knack for scoring. Hi Bball IQ for such a young player. She is 5-4 and her best basketball is in front of her. Zia Cooke 5-7 (2019) Toledo Rogers looks legit. She is a baller. And if so, Nyam Thornton (2020) from Columbus Berwick is equal to the task. Their teams went head to head in a quarter of basketball at the Africentric (Columbus, OH) Super Scrimmage tonight (11/22). Both girls are super competitors and stepped their games up for this big time middle school ...

BallN Prep Powher Invite Monday, December 29 – Wednesday, December 31, 2014 All Games will be held at Faulkner University Montgomery, AL Second team listed is home team. BallN Prep Powher Invite Monday, December 29 – Wednesday, December 31, 2014 All Games will be held at Faulkner University Montgomery, AL Second team listed is home team. DAY 1 / Mon., 12/29 MAIN GYM AUX GYM 8:00am West Florida vs Stanhope Elmore 9:30am Blount vs Lee MGM Winterboro vs Keith 11:00am Forest Park (GA) vs Fairhope Southside Selma vs Midfield 12:30pm Loachapoka vs Pleasant Grove Auburn vs. Paul Bryant 2:00pm BTW (FL) vs. Hazel Green Sylacauga vs Central Tuscaloosa 3:30pm Osborne (GA) vs. Wenonah Opelika vs Faith Academy 5:00pm Tupelo (MS) vs McGill Toolen Monroe (GA) vs Center Point 6:30pm Pine Forest (FL) vs Shades Valley Pensacola (FL) vs Valley 8:00pm Sparkman vs Jeff Davis Carver BHM vs Carver MGM DAY 2 / Tue., 12/30 MAIN GYM AUX GYM 8:00am Winterboro vs Stanhope Elmore 9:30am Center Point vs Auburn 9:00 BC Rain vs Osborne (GA) 11:00am Forest Park (GA) vs Lee HSV 10:30 ...