For a number of these teams this was the first opportunity to view their respective rosters in action. Along with returning players, the coaches were able to mix in the new players and evaluate skills and potential positions.
While the coaches were performing their evaluations the Delta Report was also taking notes. The Ballers' Jamboree allowed several players to announce their coming out, "so-to-speak" while some others reinforced their already recognized abilities.
Players like Shonte Hailes (2016) point guard for the Southern Phenoms is raising her stock with each showing. Last year she was rated by some as a Low Major to Mid Major player, but she has risen above and is steadily reaching for higher plateaus.
Jasmine Thomas (2016) point guard for the Louisiana Lightning sat out much of the travel season last year. Making her return to travel basketball at the Ballers' Jamboree let her open the eyes of a number of fans, coaches, and scouting services. She clearly offered reminders of why she is one of the top point guard prospects coming out of the south. She demonstrate clutch play, leadership and the ability to run her team throughout the event.
Two sleepers that will some open the eyes of others around them play for the newly formed Most Wanted program hosted by the Bigfoot Training Academy in Jackson, MS. Kennedi Stephens (2017, New Hope HS) is a powerful post player with a Charles Barkley approach to the game. Tanesha Miller (2016 Greenville HS) is a 6'1" super athletic forward with great leaping ability and extended shooting range and a nose for blocking shots like Anthony Davis.
which covers a large portion of the south.
Writer/evaluator Leslie Toole has coached,
evaluated and trained athletes for 25 years.
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