Team 6
Coach: McCoy
#1: 5'2 '23 Aleah Turney (York)
Starting things off, we look at a player that contributed quite well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Aleah Turney. She's a smart, unselfish guard prospect with a nice handle and quality penetration sense. Turney is quick enough to effectively breakdown her assignment and make plays for herself or others within the paint. She's also a reliable defender, especially at the point of attack, and forces turnovers at a solid rate. Next in her development process is working to get stronger, as it would likely make her a better finisher through contact. Coach McCoy on Turney: 'Aleah is quick in transition and possesses good feet defensively. She looks to get others involved and always plays hard. Aleah can work on her decision-making on penetration. She's a tough defender despite her size. Aleah is the ultimate hustle player.' Turney enjoyed a very strong showing at camp and has the tools to emerge as an asset sooner than later for her high school team.
#2: 5'3 '22 Lindsay Paukovitz (Fort Mill)
Next, we look at a player that showed a willingness to do whatever possible to provide her team with an edge, Lindsay Paukovitz. She's a tough, scrappy guard prospect with a high motor and quality feel on either end of the floor. Paukovitz can create for herself or others off the dribble and looks to make the unselfish play at every opportunity. She can initiate the offense or operate effectively without the ball in her hands. Next in her development process is working on the use of her off-hand, as it would make her a more complete player. Coach McCoy on Paukovitz: 'Lindsay plays tough and isn't afraid to be physical. She is an above-average ball-handler and midrange shooter. She has a good basketball IQ and looks to make the extra pass. Lindsay needs improvement on playing more controlled in the half-court. She's the ultimate hustle player.' Paukovitz did a lot of things well at camp and should be able to carve out a quality role during her upcoming junior season.
#3: 5'5 '22 Layla Watson (Rock Hill)
Moving onto a player that was able to effectively operate within a variety of different roles for her team, Layla Watson. She's an unselfish, team-first guard prospect with a quality motor and two-way feel for the game. Watson is a great penetrator with craftiness as a ball-handler and the necessary vision to set up her teammates. She also possesses great quickness and regularly stands out as an on-ball defender with her ability to force turnovers. Next in her development process is working on her consistency as a three-point shooter, as it would take her offensive game to another level. Coach McCoy on Watson: 'Layla displays good potential as an attacker with her attack-first mentality. She's very athletic in transition. Layla is an above-average ball-handler and rangy perimeter defender. Her jumper can continue to improve.' Watson enjoyed a terrific showing at camp and should be able to carve out a quality role for her high school team during her upcoming junior season.
#4: 5'5 '22 Jasmine Gilchrist (Fayetteville)
Continuing onto a player that made her presence felt as the most physically imposing camper on this team, Jasmine Gilchrist. She's a strong, overwhelming wing/forward prospect with an excellent rebounding sense and overall nose for the ball. Gilchrist is a solid ball-handler and passer with the ability to attack the basket and finish fairly well. Next in her development process is working to get quicker, as it would make her a more reliable defender in space. Coach McCoy on Gilchrist: 'Jasmine is very strong in the paint and possesses good body control on the drive. She has the ability to finish well off two feet and has the ability to take advantage of smaller guards with her size and strength. Jasmine needs to play with better energy and give extra effort when possible.' Gilchrist showed some great flashes throughout her time at camp and has the tools to emerge as a useful contributor for her high school team during her upcoming junior season.
#6: 5'7 '23 Alayna Watkins (Asheville)
Next, we look at a player that arguably stood out as the most reliable all-around defender on this team, Alayna Watkins. She's a quick, smart, wiry guard prospect with a high motor and unselfish, team-first mentality on both ends of the floor. Watkins is a useful ball-handler and passer with the ability to get downhill and make plays as a penetrator. She also rebounds the ball very well for her size/position. Next in her development process is working on her consistency as a perimeter shooter, as it would complement her penetration game nicely. Coach McCoy on Watkins: 'Alayna makes many hustle plays and is a very good transition player on both ends. She can make it as a trustworthy defender and has good range on that end. Overall, Alayna's offensive game is a work in progress but her ball-handling and defense is a positive as an off-guard.' Watkins did a lot of things well during her time at camp and should be able to carve out a nice role sooner than later for her high school team.
#7: 5'9 '21 Payton Brookover (Fort Mill)
Moving onto a player that easily stood out as one of the top two-way rebounders on display, Payton Brookover. She's a long, skilled, very well-rounded forward prospect with a high motor and the ability to overwhelm her assignment on either end of the floor. Brookover shoots the ball at an efficient clip from the perimeter and attacks closeouts whenever possible, where she proved to be a quality finisher and playmaker around the basket. She's a great defender and phenomenal rebounder with the tools to push in transition. Next in her development process is working to get stronger, as it would make her even tougher to contain. Coach McCoy on Brookover: 'Payton is a good stretch four candidate. She can shoot the three-pointer or score out of the post. Payton has deceptive ball-handling skills and a high basketball IQ. She plays hard on every possession and can play within numerous roles. Payton is a great team player.' Brookover enjoyed a very impressive showing at camp and should be poised for a productive senior campaign during her upcoming high school season.
#8: 5'10 '24 Skylar Whitaker (Forest City)
Finishing up, we look at a player that possesses an excellent crossroads between productivity and long-term upside, Skylar Whitaker. She's a young, unselfish, high-motor forward prospect with great size and a blossoming interior presence on both ends of the floor. Whitaker finishes well with either hand, pursues rebounds at a consistent rate, and shows a willingness to hustle back in transition. Next in her development process is working on her overall aggression around the basket, as it would make her tougher for opponents to contain. Coach McCoy on Whitaker: 'Skylar is very green offensively but has loads of potential. She prefers to play out of the high post versus the low block. Skylar has a soft touch around the rim that will continue to get better with experience. As her knowledge grows, so will she. Skylar needs to improve on aggression, but game repetitions should help.' Whitaker highlighted a great foundation at camp and will be one to watch throughout her progression over the coming years.
