Team 6
Coach: Lauren Galvani
#6: 5’4 ’25 Brooklyn Saunders (Butler)
Starting things off, we look at a player that made a quality impact despite being the smallest camper on this team, Brooklyn Saunders. She’s a smart, unselfish, high-motor point guard prospect with a reliable presence on both ends of the floor. Saunders is an excellent defender with the blend of IQ, quickness, and awareness to make a constant impact. However, she also possesses a crafty handle, quality vision, and the ability to touch the paint at a high volume. Next in her development process is working to become a more consistent three-point shooter, as it would make her even more difficult for opponents to contain. Coach Galvani on Saunders: “Brooklyn is a great on-ball defender. Natural floor general. Quick on both sides of the ball. She applies full-court defensive pressure with the same intensity. Brooklyn is a smart point guard who does a good job of involving others. Solid in transition. Displays good pace and athleticism.” Saunders proved to be an asset during her time at camp and should maintain her status as a leader for Butler over the foreseeable future.
#11: 5’5 ’25 Miyah Campbell (Grace Christian)
Next, we look at a player that made a lasting impression through her motor, perimeter shooting, and ability to reliably fill in the gaps, Miyah Campbell. She’s a smart, strong, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with a useful scoring arsenal and excellent nose for the ball. Campbell understands how to consistently make hustle plays and outwork opponents on the glass, but can also do a little bit of everything offensively. She’s a steady defender, willing passer, and displays useful instincts on both ends of the floor. Next in her development process is working to get quicker, as it would make her a more lethal penetrating threat. Coach Galvani on Campbell: “Miyah displays good effort. She plays really hard and makes the right basketball play. Solid perimeter shooter with the ability to get by her defender and finish in the paint. She rebounds well for her position and crashes the boards hard.” Campbell made a nice impact throughout camp and should maintain her status as a key piece for Grace Christian over the coming years.
#23: 5’6 ’25 McKenzie Graves (North Raleigh Christian)
Moving onto a player that arguably stood out as the most lethal shooting threat on this team, McKenzie Graves. She’s a strong, intelligent, high-motor guard with an unselfish two-way mentality. Graves is a phenomenal spot-up threat with the ability to consistently cause problems for opponents with her ability to hit shots from midrange and beyond the arc—both off the catch or dribble. That being said, Graves can also attack the basket and finish or create for her teammates. Next in her development process is working on her ability to move without the ball, as it would make her an even better spot-up threat. Coach Galvani on Graves: “McKenzie is a good shooter with range extended well beyond the three-point line. She possesses solid handles in the open court. Displays good IQ and solid skills as a combo guard. Solid on-ball defender with good court vision and the ability to play off two feet. She scores the ball well from all three levels.” Graves did a lot of things well at camp and should be a meaningful difference-maker for North Raleigh Christian Academy over these next few years.
#27: 5’7 ’24 Lili Booker (Cannon)
Continuing onto a player that caused a ton of problems for opponents with her nonstop energy and intense defensive prowess, Lili Booker. She’s a smart, quick, team-oriented guard prospect with great creation skills and the ability to consistently get downhill and finish or set up others. Booker is a quality scorer from all three levels, but is arguably at her best when breaking down opponents and attacking the basket. She’s an incredible defender with sharp instincts and exceptional rebounding prowess, which simply makes her a terror for opponents on both ends of the floor. Next in her development process is working to get stronger, as it would make her even more difficult for opponents to contain. Coach Galvani on Booker: “Lili is a suffocating on-ball defender. She does a good job of running the floor and getting others involved. Displays solid court vision and a willingness to make the right play. Quick in transition and hard to stay in front of when going downhill. Lili takes good angles on defense and displays great anticipation off the ball to get steals in the passing lanes. She’s a good finisher around the rim.” Booker was easily among the top performers on display and should be a target for various college coaches over the next calendar year.
#28: 5’7 ’26 Kiara Anderson (East Lincoln)
Next, we look at a player that possesses an extremely enticing crossroads between productivity and long-term upside, Kiara Anderson. She’s a young, smart, skilled guard prospect with a really high motor and well-rounded skillset. Anderson is a knockdown shooting threat from midrange or beyond the arc, but also actively looks to attack closeouts and finish or make the necessary pass to set up others. She’s a menacing defender with the combination of energy and instincts to force turnovers at a strong rate. Next in her development process is working on her ability to move without the ball, as it would allow her to become an even better spot-up threat. Coach Galvani on Anderson: “It’s going to be exciting to watch Kiara’s growth over the next three years of high school. She’s a quick combo guard who can beat opponents off the dribble or knock down jumpers from midrange or beyond the arc. Displays good court vision and the ability to play off two feet. Solid on both ends of the floor. Possesses lots of potential as she progresses through her high school career.” Anderson highlighted a lot of appeal at camp and should be a player to watch progress over the coming years at East Lincoln.
#41: 5’8 ’24 Morgan Smith (Ben L. Smith)
Moving onto a player that always seems to stand out through her tough, scrappy nature, Morgan Smith. She’s a heady, rugged lead guard prospect with an excellent midrange pull-up and quality penetration sense, which allows her to apply constant downhill pressure and take what the opposition gives her. Smith is a great on-ball defender and rebounder with great feel on both ends of the floor. Next in her development process is working on her ability to move without the ball, as it would make her a more complete player. Coach Galvani on Smith: “Morgan is a good player who works hard on the court. She did a good job of accepting coaching and making adjustments. Morgan rebounds well for her size/position and had a few big-time blocks along the perimeter. Solid finisher around the rim and displayed the ability to hit midrange jumpers.” Smith made a consistent impact at camp and should remain a key piece for Ben L. Smith during her upcoming senior campaign.
#48: 5’9 ’24 Krystal Haddock (NC GBB)
Continuing onto a player that consistently found ways to produce, regardless of context or surrounding teammates, Krystal Haddock. She’s a long, athletic, high-motor wing prospect with post moves, rebounding instincts, and the ability to make hustle plays whenever possible. Haddock is a useful penetrator and great finisher around the basket, but can also knock down jumpers at a nice percentage. Her blend of feel, quickness, and defensive prowess allow her to cause turnovers on a frequent basis. Haddock also does a great job of making her presence felt in transition. Next in her development process is working to become a craftier ball-handler, as it would make her more difficult for opponents to contain. Coach Galvani on Haddock: “Krystal is super-athletic. She runs the floor well and possesses strong moves with her back to the basket. Capable of defending all five positions on the court. Physical on the glass and solid midrange shooter. Displays good use of both hands around the basket.” Haddock did a variety of things well at camp and should be poised for a productive upcoming season at NC GBB.
#62: 5’11 ’24 Sheree Gidney (Hickory Ridge)
Next, we look at a player that naturally finds ways to affect all facets of the game, Sheree Gidney. She’s a strong, skilled, well-rounded forward prospect with an exceptional motor and the ability to produce within various different roles. Gidney can score from all levels, but doesn’t need touches to make an impact. She’s a great cutter, rebounder, and overall defender with IQ, touch, post moves, and perimeter shooting ability. Gidney truly thrives as an unselfish, low-maintenance piece with an understanding of how to effortlessly fill in the gaps. Next in her development process is working to become a craftier ball-handler, as it would make her a more complete player. Coach Galvani on Gidney: “Sheree is very skilled. Possesses great IQ and footwork in the post. She displays great use of shot-fakes to create open looks. Sheree is a smart player and extremely vocal on both ends of the floor. Consistent midrange shooter with three-level scoring abilities. She plays well off two feet.” Gidney enjoyed a strong showing at camp and should maintain her status as a leader for Hickory Ridge throughout her upcoming senior season.
#79: 6’3 ’24 Michaela Hodge (Northampton County)
Finishing up, we look at a player that made a lasting impression through her ability to control the glass, Michaela Hodge. She’s a long, mobile, energetic post prospect with soft touch and a reliable post arsenal. Hodge finishes well with both hands, knocks down midrange jumpers at a nice rate, and moves properly as an off-ball cutter. She alters a ton of shots defensively, outrebounds her assignment, and runs the floor hard in transition. Hodge is able to impact the game with or without the ball in her hands. Next in her development process is working to improve her off-ball defense, as it would make her an even better rim-protector. Coach Galvani on Hodge: “Michaela has lots of potential. She displays good use of both hands and soft touch around the basket. Active rebounder with a physical approach on the glass. She utilizes her length well on defense to contest and alter any shot. Extremely long. Possesses solid form on her jumper.” Hodge stood out as an asset during her time at camp and should be a major contributor for Northampton County over the upcoming season.