Team 2
Coach: Galvani
#3: 5’4 ’22 Gracie Wilson (Rock Hill)
Starting things off, we look at a player that offered a pretty useful balance between scoring and playmaking, Gracie Wilson. She’s an unselfish, high-motor point guard prospect with nice defensive prowess and a reliable midrange pull-up. Wilson can also attack the basket or knock down three-pointers within the flow of the offense. She moves well without the ball and understands how to find seams within the opposition. Next in her development process is working to become a better penetrator, as it would complement her perimeter shooting nicely. Coach Galvani on Wilson: “Gracie has a nice shot. Despite being a good shooter, she had a few good downhill attacks. Gracie is active on defense. She has a good IQ and overall feel for the game. Gracie makes the smart play and understands how to communicate effectively.” Wilson enjoyed a pretty strong showing at camp and should be a useful contributor during the upcoming season for her high school team.
#4: 5’4 ’22 Shaniya Gray (York)
Next, we look at a player that made her presence felt through being a quality teammate, Shaniya Gray. She’s a quick, team-first point guard prospect with quality ball-handling skills and the ability to overwhelm her assignment as a defender at the point of attack. Gray is a solid penetrator and midrange shooter with useful three-point range. Next in her development process is working on her ability to move without the ball, as it would allow her to find more scoring opportunities as an off-ball cutter. Coach Galvani on Gray: “Shaniya is a quick point guard and ball-handler. She does a good job of pushing the ball up the floor in transition. She has a solid shot off the dribble but needs to work on being able to spot-up and pose a bigger threat in catch-and-shoot situations. Shaniya plays good on-ball defense but can work on her off-ball and help-side defense. She’s a good hype person for her teammates!” Gray made a quality impact during her time at camp and should be an impact player for her high school team during the upcoming season.
#5: 5’6 ’22 Saniya Wilson (Gastonia)
Moving onto a player that made quite a lasting impression through her toughness and athleticism, Saniya Wilson. She’s a rugged, intelligent point guard prospect with the ability to touch the paint whenever she desires, where she proved to be a reliable finisher and playmaker. Wilson is very quick, moves well without the ball, and secures rebounds at a pretty consistent rate on both ends of the floor. Next in her development process is working on her off-ball defense, as it would make her a more complete player. Coach Galvani on Wilson: “Saniya is a super-athletic point guard. She is quick in transition and gets to the paint anytime she wants. She’s a solid shooting, drive-first guard with a tight handle and the understanding of how to use the ball screen well. Saniya needs to work on help-side defense and boxing-out. She has all the tools to play at the next level.” Wilson stood out as a leader during camp and will be a prospect to watch throughout the next few seasons.
#6: 5’6 ’21 Alexis Bynum (Charlotte)
Continuing onto a player that simply understands how to make her presence felt with any collection of teammates, Alexis Bynum. She’s a very well-rounded guard prospect with excellent all-around defensive instincts. Bynum is very quick, which allows her to touch the paint at will, but also knocks down jumpers with great efficiency. Next in her development process is working on her consistency as a shooter off the dribble, as it would make her a more dynamic offensive threat. Coach Galvani on Bynum: “Lex is an all-around solid ball player. She’s coachable and looks for her teammates and plays solid defense. She does a good job on the boards for someone of her size. Lex is a solid shooter but needs to work on finishing at the basket. She does a good job of getting teammates involved. She will need to be in a leadership role for Mallard Creek this year!” Bynum enjoyed a productive showing at camp and looks poised to enjoy a strong senior campaign.
#5: 5’7 ’23 Angel Grant (Rock Hill)
Next, we look at a player that regularly shined through use of her nonstop motor, Angel Grant. She’s an unselfish wing/forward prospect with a nice motor and willingness to make the hustle plays on either side of the ball. Grant is a solid defender with quickness and solid anticipation instincts as an on-ball defender. Next in her development process is working on her awareness as an off-ball defender, as it would allow her to force turnovers with more regularity. Coach Galvani on Grant: “Angel plays extremely hard. She’s a solid on-ball defender, can get lost a bit on help-side defense, but improved throughout the day. She’s a good communicator and very coachable. Angel needs to work on ball-handling. She does a good job on the boards and looks to make the extra pass.” Grant worked relentlessly throughout her time at camp and will be a prospect to watch over her continued progression.
#6: 5’8 ’21 Dai’Ja Robinson (Fayetteville)
Moving onto a player that consistently stood out through her ability to naturally affect all facets of the game, Dai’Ja Robinson. She’s a smart, unselfish, fairly well-rounded player that doesn’t necessarily require a positional designation on the court. Robinson possesses a high motor and excellent versatility on either end of the floor, able to actively toggle between multiple different roles. Next in her development process is working on becoming a craftier ball-handler, as it would make her a tougher assignment for opponents to contain. Coach Galvani on Robinson: “Dai’Ja was our glue-person in our games today. She was able to guard all positions on the court and was selfless on offense by setting screens and making the extra pass. She does a good job of attacking the basket and highlights a nice pull-up jumper. Dai’Ja rebounds extremely well for her size. Every team needs a Dai’Ja Robinson!” Robinson made an excellent impact on both sides of the ball and should be poised for a productive senior campaign.
#8: 5’11 ’24 Harper McKain (Fort Mill)
Finishing up, we look at a player that showcased an impressive crossroads between productivity and long-term upside, Harper McKain. She’s a young, team-first forward prospect with a high motor and the ability to overwhelm opponents with her defensive prowess. McKain understands how to position herself for success, particularly as a rebounder, and forces turnovers at a solid rate. Next in her development process is working on her consistency as a three-point shooter, as it would allow her to cause more mismatches with floor-spacing ability. Coach Galvani on McKain: “Harper is long and active on defense. She does a good job on the boards. Harper does a good job of moving without the ball and setting good screens. She’s solid in transition offense and running the floor. She needs to look for her shot more often. Harper looks likely to make an immediate impact on her high school team.” McKain displayed an excellent arsenal of tools, especially for her age, and will be a prospect to watch going forward.