Team 4
Coach: Ethan Reece
#9: 5’4 ’26 Stephanie Mobley (North Mecklenburg)
Starting things off, we look at a player who simply knows how to set the tone on both ends of the floor, Stephanie Mobley. She’s a smart, quick, heady guard prospect with excellent vision and a lethal penetration sense. Mobley handles the ball with care, creates opportunities for others, and finishes well around the basket. She can also knock down jumpers at a solid rate. Mobley is a terrific defender who contains her assignment well and forces turnovers with consistency. Next in her development process is working on her ability to move without the ball, as it would allow her to play alongside another point guard more seamlessly. Coach Reece on Mobley: “Stephanie was easily our most vocal player. Great communication and energy. Stood out as a definite spark for us. Great complementary play from either guard spot. She has a solid overall skillset with drive-and-dish ability. Also, a high-impact leader with a great playmaking sense. She can improve on her off-ball movement.” Mobley did a lot of things well at camp, earning the 2026 MVP Award, and should be a key piece for North Meck over these next few seasons.
#10: 5’4 ’27 Sydney McGuire (Mallard Creek)
Next, we look at a player who consistently found ways to produce within the flow of the action, Sydney McGuire. She’s a tough, unselfish guard prospect with a nonstop motor and phenomenal defensive presence. Offensively, McGuire found success through initiating the action and hitting shots along the perimeter. She’s a useful penetrator and playmaker with the ability to create off the bounce. McGuire is extremely quick, which allows her to keep opponents in front and force turnovers at a quality rate. 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 Reece on McGuire: “Sydney was the best defender at camp. Total pest who is capable of staying in front for 94 feet and turning opponents over. Dangerous spot-up shooter. Runs the floor and understands spacing. Unselfish, plays with effort, and shows a willingness to get on the floor for loose balls.” McGuire proved to be an asset at camp and should be a difference-maker for Mallard Creek over the foreseeable future.
#14: 5’5 ’28 Karisma Carswell (Terry Sanford)
Moving forward, we look at a player who excelled at filling in the gaps on both ends of the floor, Karisma Carswell. She’s a young, steady, well-rounded guard prospect with a high motor and quality feel for the game. Carswell does a little bit of everything on the court. She handles the ball with poise, finishes well around the basket, and consistently makes her presence felt on defense. Carswell is a useful rebounder and transition threat who can produce in a role or operate as a focal point if needed. 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. Coach Reece on Carswell: “Karisma is a terrific glue-piece and opportunistic scorer. She’s a reliable finisher and unselfish player who runs the floor and maintains spacing. Quality defender. Youngest camper on my team. She has a great foundation for a freshman. Doesn’t get forced into rushed mistakes.” Carswell enjoyed a nice showing during camp and should steadily emerge as a key piece for Terry Sanford over the coming years.
#27: 5’6 ’25 Sarah Utley (NC GBB)
Continuing forward, we look at a player who really set the tone through her unselfish approach to the game, Sarah Utley. She’s a smart, skilled guard prospect with the necessary adaptability to operate in various roles. Utley is a solid creator who can handle the ball, set up others, and finish around the basket. However, she’s arguably at her best when spotting up along the perimeter. Utley makes the extra pass but looks to take advantage of open opportunities whenever possible. She also provides an active defensive presence. Next in her development process is working on the use of her off-hand, as it would make her a more complete player. Coach Reece on Utley: “Sarah is the type of player every coach wants for a successful team. She adds so much chemistry to a unit with her unselfish nature. Optimizes her role, doesn’t make mistakes, and offers a sound array of skills. Great shooter that deserves to be set up for a lot of looks on a nightly basis.” Utley clearly did a lot of things well at camp and should be a key piece for NC GBB during her upcoming senior season.
#28: 5’7 ’27 Aamori Patterson (Hibriten)
Next, we look at a player who consistently shined when dictating the action, Aamori Patterson. She’s a smart, quick, unselfish guard prospect who creates extremely well for herself and others. Patterson is a lethal penetrator with the handle, vision, and instincts to generate clean looks for her teammates. She shoots the ball at a high percentage from midrange and beyond the arc. Additionally, Patterson is a reliable defender at the point of attack and pushes the break well in transition. Next in her development process is working on her ability to move without the ball, as it would lead to more scoring opportunities as a cutter. Coach Reece on Patterson: “Aamori is a quick and savvy ball-handler. Offers good balance between playmaking and perimeter shooting. Plenty of tools at her disposal when playing in traffic and finishing. Aamori has great length and the potential to be a lockdown defender to form a true two-way identity as a leader.” Patterson proved to be an asset at camp and will be a prospect to monitor over the coming years at Hibriten.
#42: 5’8 ’27 Amayah Barnes (NC GBB)
Moving forward, we look at a player who was clearly among the top two-way performers on display, Amayah Barnes. She’s a smart, dynamic guard prospect with a phenomenal blend of athleticism, scoring polish, and defensive prowess. Barnes consistently overwhelms opponents with her motor and quickness, shutting down her assignment and forcing turnovers at a constant rate. Barnes effortlessly creates for herself and others, yet knows how to pick her spots as an efficient scoring threat from all levels. She plays with great pace and understands how to dictate the offensive action. 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 Reece on Barnes: “Amayah has a game-changing motor with elite quickness, playmaking instincts, and the ability to get downhill at will. Excellent slasher; always in attack mode. Offers a great combination of craftiness, handle, and passing ability with terrific court vision. Possesses an eager unselfishness when setting up others and making her teammates better. Just as dangerous defensively as she is offensively. Sneak-quick hands.” Barnes shined throughout camp, securing Top Performer honors, and looks poised for a highly productive sophomore season at NC GBB.
#60: 5’10 ’25 Hailey Hagler (North Lincoln)
Continuing forward, we look at a player who showcased a willingness to do whatever possible to provide her team with an edge, Hailey Hagler. She’s a tough, polished wing/forward prospect with great size, feel, and two-way energy. Hagler displayed the ability to do a little bit of everything offensively. She finished, knocked down shots, and set up others as needed. Hagler moves very well without the ball. She is a phenomenal rebounder who utilizes her body well to outwork opponents. Next in her development process is working to get quicker, as it would make her a better on-ball defender. Coach Reece on Hagler: “Hailey is a vital impact player. Efficient, unselfish, and willing to play her role. Does a lot of things that don’t show up in the scorebook. She’s a very tough, physical player with a strong frame. Great at boxing out. Possesses a sound skillset; clearly a high-impact senior that will serve towards winning, no matter her assignment on a nightly basis.” Hagler did a lot of things well at camp and should be a focal point for North Lincoln during her upcoming senior season.
#63: 5’10 ’26 London Barber (Gates County)
Next, we look at a player who did an excellent job of creating and exploiting mismatches, London Barber. She’s a smart, well-rounded wing/forward prospect with the blend of size, strength, and versatility to cause problems for opponents. Barber is a great penetrator and finisher who can score with either hand or knock down midrange jumpers. She’s a solid defender and terrific rebounder who provides consistent effort on both ends of the floor. Next in her development process is working to get quicker, as it would make her a better defender at the point of attack. Coach Reece on Barber: “London plays at her own pace. She has a strong frame with a well-rounded IQ and a combination of guard/post skills. Capable creator on the perimeter with a strong handle. Best when finding mismatches and posting up on the block. Comfortable with her back to the basket and displays a nice array of footwork, fakes, and overall awareness.” Barber proved to be an asset at camp and should be a leader for Gates County over these next two seasons.
#73: 6’0 ’28 Lydia Cipriano (North Lincoln)
Moving forward, we look at a player who easily stood out as one of the most impressive campers on display, Lydia Cipriano. She’s an incredibly skilled, well-rounded wing/forward prospect with an excellent combination of IQ, size, and versatility. Cipriano knocked down jumpers at a high percentage, finished well around the basket, and displayed useful ability off the bounce. She plays hard and utilizes her length effectively on the glass to outwork opponents for rebounds. Next in her development process is working on getting stronger, as it would allow her to become a more physically imposing defender. Coach Reece on Cipriano: “Lydia was one of the top shooters at camp. Easily will become one of the top impact freshmen this season. She has so much potential and a great foundation with her size, skill, feel, and overall polish to her game. True stretch option; knockdown in rhythm when setting her feet.” Cipriano made a lasting impression during her time at camp, securing the 2028 MVP Award, and should become a priority for college coaches over the coming years.
#80: 6’3 ’27 Nina Spraggins (Terry Sanford)
Finishing up, we look at a player who possesses obvious physical appeal and long-term upside, Nina Spraggins. She’s a strong, physically imposing post prospect with a useful interior presence on both ends of the floor. Spraggings is a reliable finisher with solid touch and the ability to carve out space around the basket. She can space the floor as needed, but typically operates inside the paint. Spraggins is a tremendous rebounder and capable shot-altering presence who runs the floor well in transition. Next in her development process is working on becoming a better passer, as it would make her a more complete player. Coach Reece on Spraggins: “Nina is clearly just scratching the surface; has the frame and strength for the next level. Sets herself up to be in a good position off drives for dishes but needs to work on having her hands ready (more catches equals more finishes) and be aware of incoming passes. Rebounds and controls possessions for outlets at a high rate.” Spraggins highlighted a lot of flashes during her time at camp and will be a prospect to monitor at Terry Sanford over these next few seasons.