Team 3
Coach: Smith
#17: 5'1 '27 Caroline Clark (Weddington)
Starting things off, we look at a player who contributed quite effectively despite being the youngest camper on this team, Caroline Clark. She's a young, wiry guard prospect with a lethal spot-up presence from beyond the arc. Clark is a capable cutter and can knock down the open midrange jumper, but typically operates from behind the three-point line. She displays solid cutting ability and consistently works hard on either side of the ball. Next in her development process is working to become quicker, as it would make her a more reliable defender at the point of attack. Coach Smith on Clark: 'Carolina is a really good shooter. Needs to work on developing confidence along with the other parts of her game. She's coachable, works hard, and displays a very positive attitude.' Clark enjoyed a nice showing at camp, and will be a prospect to watch throughout her progression over the coming years.
#24: 5'3 '23 Amy Pedroza (Atkins)
Next, we look at a player who made a pretty lasting impression with her spot-up abilities from beyond the arc, Amy Pedroza. She's a wiry, high-motor guard prospect with useful cutting instincts and an understanding of how to find open seams within the defense. Pedroza is excellent at hitting shots off the catch, which forces opponents to stay attached whenever she's along the perimeter. Next in her development process is working to get quicker, as it would make her a more reliable defender at the point of attack. Coach Smith on Pedroza: 'Amy is a quality shooting threat. She's capable in the midrange area, but at her best when finding opportunities from three-point territory. Coachable and displays a positive attitude. Provided great energy on both ends of the floor. Can continue to develop the rest of her game going forward.' Pedroza made a solid impact at camp and should be able to carve out a nice role during the upcoming season at Atkins.
#28: 5'4 '22 Jordann Nelson (Ardrey Kell)
Moving onto a player who consistently found ways to make an impact in all facets of the game, Jordann Nelson. She's a tough, unselfish, well-rounded guard prospect with solid IQ and the ability to outwork her assignment on either side of the ball. Nelson is an excellent shooting threat, both from midrange and beyond the arc, but also attacks closeouts and sets up others with regularity. She's a scrappy defender with quickness and the necessary instincts to force turnovers at a respectable rate. Nelson also displays a high motor, which allows her to make hustle plays and rebound the ball very well for her position. Next in her development process is working to become a craftier ball-handler, as it will make her a more dynamic offensive threat. Coach Smith on Nelson: 'Jordann is a good player. She can shoot, defend, and work well within the team concept. She can improve as a finisher and ball-handler, but does everything at an effective level. Coachable and displayed a positive attitude.' Nelson proved to be an asset at camp, and should be poised for a productive senior season at Ardrey Kell.
#30: 5'4 '24 Kenadi Gentry (Davie County)
Continuing onto a player who showcased a clear understanding of how to properly fill in the gaps on both ends of the floor, Kenadi Gentry. She's a steady, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with an active motor and the ability to find success with or without the ball in her hands. Gentry is a nice cutter and spot-up threat, able to regularly find openings within the defense and apply shooting pressure off the catch. She's also a solid passer, ball-handler, and penetrator with great instincts as a defender and rebounder. Next in her development process is working on the use of her off-hand, as it would make her a more reliable creator against defensive pressure. Coach Smith on Gentry: 'Kenadi is a good teammate. She does the little things and finds ways to score within the flow of the action. She's unselfish and displays a positive attitude. Coachable and able to hit shots off the catch.' Gentry made a nice impact at camp, and should be a useful contributor for Davie County over the coming years.
#41: 5'6 '23 Maliyah Pellum (North Mecklenburg)
Next, we look at a player who frequently made her presence felt without necessarily requiring the ball in her hands, Maliyah Pellum. She's a long, strong, high-motor wing/forward prospect with phenomenal energy and a clear desire to do whatever possible to provide her team with an edge. Pellum moves very well without the ball, finds open seams within the defense, and shows the ability to knock down the open midrange jumper. She's a useful on-ball defender with the blend of size and activity to force turnovers. Next in her development process is working on her ability to finish, as it would make her a more complete offensive threat. Coach Smith on Pellum: 'Maliyah is a great team player. She needs to work on playing under control. Coachable and displayed a positive attitude.' Pellum enjoyed a solid showing at camp, and should be able to carve out a useful role for North Mecklenburg over these next few seasons.
#49: 5'7 '25 Jocelyne Grier (Piedmont)
Moving onto a player who showcased a pretty advanced identity at camp, especially for her age, Jocelyne Grier. She's a long, athletic, skilled wing/forward prospect with a well-rounded skillset and quality feel on both ends of the floor. Grier displays a high motor and unselfish mentality, which allows her to outwork opponents and regularly set the table for others offensively. She's a capable creator off the bounce, both for herself and others, and scores the ball at a strong rate from all three levels. Grier can make plays with or without the ball in her hands, evidenced by her ability to consistently force turnovers, secure rebounds, and push transition play. She did a nice amount of everything without needing to force the action or require a ton of touches. Next in her development process is continuing to add strength, as it will only make her more difficult for opponents to contain. Coach Smith on Grier: 'Jocelyne was a definite difference-maker for our team. She was coachable and maintained a positive attitude throughout the day. Possesses a ton of favorable tools, both in terms of skill and physical attributes.' Grier made a lasting impression during her time at camp, and should emerge as a leader for Piedmont over the foreseeable future.
#60: 5'9 '23 Kairah Dixon Booker (North Mecklenburg)
Continuing onto a player who arguably stood out as the most versatile camper in attendance, Kairah Dixon Booker. She's a strong, skilled, athletic wing/forward prospect with the IQ and all-around ability to consistently affect all facets of the game. Booker displays a high motor, rugged mentality, and desire to dominate her assignment on both ends of the floor. She's a reliable creator, both for herself and others, and naturally generates opportunities in transition as a defensive rebounder. Booker scores the ball with efficiency from all three levels, and can legitimately burden the offensive load as needed. She's also an excellent defender and natural tone-setter with leadership qualities on both ends of the floor. Booker truly possesses no glaring weaknesses within her identity. Next in her development process is working on her ability to move without the ball, as it would make her even more difficult for opponents to contain. Coach Smith on Booker: 'Kairah is a big guard and really good overall player. Did a quality amount of everything for our group. Led on both ends of the floor.' Booker was a top standout at camp, and should be an obvious target for various programs going forward.
#68: 5'10 '24 Savanni Harris (Hunter Huss)
Finishing up, we look at a player who made a pretty lasting impression with her natural ability to a little bit of everything on the court, Savanni Harris. She's a steady, well-rounded wing/forward prospect with excellent size and a nonstop motor on both ends of the floor. Harris is a reliable shooter and overall spot-up threat, especially from beyond the arc, and operates well without the ball in her hands. She's a solid defender with quickness, toughness, and a clear willingness to do whatever possible to provide her team with an edge. Harris makes hustle plays and understands how to fill in the gaps as a scorer. Next in her development process is working to get stronger, as it would make her a better finisher through contact. Coach Smith on Harris: 'Savanni is a fairly balanced player. She plays hard and possesses nice physical tools. Proved to be coachable and displayed a positive attitude throughout the day.' Harris consistently found ways to make an impact and should be a useful contributor for Huss during the upcoming season.
