Team 2
Coach: Gio Mack
#2: 5’1 ’26 Jasiah Gilchrist (Pinecrest)
Starting things off, we look at a player who made a lasting impression through her toughness and defensive prowess, Jasiah Gilchrist. She’s a tough, smart, high-motor point guard prospect with quickness and the ability to consistently overwhelm opponents on both ends of the floor. Gilchrist handles the ball well and touches the paint at a high volume, where she’s able to reliably finish or set up others. She’s a nice perimeter shooter but is arguably at her best when getting downhill and making plays. Gilchrist utilizes her ability to mirror opposing ball-handlers to constantly force turnovers and push transition play. 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 Mack on Gilchrist: “Jasiah is a really shifty point guard. She’s absolutely deadly when getting downhill. She can really defend the ball at the point of attack. Jasiah causes a lot of problems for opponents” Gilchrest was clearly among the top performers at camp and will certainly be a name to remember over the coming years at Pinecrest.
#15: 5’5 ’24 Serenity McNeil (Greenfield)
Next, we look at a player that stood out through her blend of motor, defensive prowess, and playmaking ability, Serenity McNeil. She’s a smart, unselfish, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with a quick first step and sharp penetration sense. McNeil is a crafty ball-handler and quality passer with the ability to touch the paint at will and make plays for herself and others. She’s a quality shooter from midrange and capable from beyond the arc, but prefers to get downhill and attack the basket whenever possible. McNeil is a relentless defender with an understanding of how to eliminate operating space and force turnovers on a regular basis. Next in her development process is working on the use of her off-hand, as it would make her an even better finisher around the basket. Coach Mack on McNeil: “Serenity has a really good handle and the ability to get downhill with ease. She’s a good shooter off the catch and competes hard on both ends of the floor.” McNeil proved to be a major asset throughout camp and should be poised for a productive senior season at Greenfield.
#19: 5’6 ’24 Tanzania Locklear (East Carteret)
Moving onto a player who arguably stood out as the top shooting threat on this team, Tanzania Locklear. She’s a smart, unselfish, high-motor guard prospect with the ability to alter her approach based on team needs. Locklear can reliably run the team as a floor general or apply scoring pressure as an off-ball threat. She’s a lethal spot-up option with an understanding of how to get open and consistently capitalize off the catch. That being said, Locklear appears quite comfortable attacking closeouts and finishing or setting up others. She’s also a steady defender and reliable rebounder, especially for her size, and pushes transition play whenever possible. Next in her development process is working on the use of her off-hand, as it would make her a better finisher around the basket. Coach Mack on Locklear: “Tanzania is a knockdown shooter off the catch. She’s more than capable off the bounce, but seemed to hurt opponents often with her spot-up presence. Tanzania doesn’t mind putting it on the floor and making plays.” Locklear did a lot of things well at camp and should be poised for a noteworthy senior season at East Carteret.
#32: 5’7 ’26 Abigail Bennah (Panther Creek)
Continuing onto a player that did a nice job of filling in the gaps on both ends of the floor, Abigail Bennah. She’s a strong, unselfish, high-motor wing prospect with a quality shooting stroke and the ability to do a little bit of everything on the court. Bennah knocks down jumpers at a high clip from midrange and beyond the arc, but can attack closeouts and finish as needed. She looks to make the extra pass and set up others whenever possible. Bennah provides great energy, especially on defense, and consistently battles for extra opportunities. Next in her development process is working on the use of her off-hand, as it would make her a better finisher and ball-handler. Coach Mack on Bennah: “Abigail shoots the ball really well off the catch. She attacks well going left and can finish around the basket. She also does a great job of playing really hard on either side of the ball.” Bennah enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should be a useful contributor for Panther Creek over the coming years.
#33: 5’7 ’26 Gabrielle Troy-Mebane (South Mecklenburg)
Next, we look at a player that showcased a very enticing crossroads between productivity and long-term upside, Gabrielle Troy-Mebane. She’s a smart, tough, fairly well-rounded guard prospect with a useful scoring arsenal from all levels. Troy-Mebane possesses a quick first step, which allows her to consistently touch the paint and finish or set up others. She’s a quality shooter from midrange and capable from beyond the arc. Troy-Mebane displays a nice handle, solid passing instincts, and an understanding of how to make the right play. She’s also active defensively and forces turnovers by intercepting passing lanes. Next in her development process is working on her ability to move without the ball, as it would open her up to more scoring opportunities. Coach Mack on Troy-Mebane: “Gabrielle is a streaky shooter with good size and length. She’s aggressive when looking to score. Only a freshman, I’d expect her to get a lot better going forward.” Troy-Mebane did a lot of things well at camp and should be one to monitor over the coming years at South Mecklenburg.
#37: 5’7 ’26 Claire Barber (Green Level)
Moving onto a player that highlighted a strong understanding of how to reliably produce within the framework of the team structure, Claire Barber. She’s a smart, steady, unselfish guard prospect with a solid motor and willingness to make hustle plays. Barber is a quality shooting threat, both from midrange and beyond the arc, who looks to make the extra pass whenever possible. She displays a useful handle and playmaking sense, and is capable of dictating the action if necessary. Barber also moves well without the ball, gets to her spots, and capitalizes as a spot-up threat. She also positions herself well defensively to contain her assignment and force turnovers. Next in her development process is working to get stronger, as it would allow her to become a more physically imposing player. Coach Mack on Barber: “Claire is a nice shooter with size and length. She offers good feel, especially for her age. Only a freshman, I’d expect her to get better and better over the coming years.” Barber enjoyed a quality showing at camp and will be one to watch progress going forward.
#52: 5’9 ’24 Emerson Thompson (Falls Lake Academy)
Continuing onto a player that made a lasting impression through her natural understanding of how to run a team, Emerson Thompson. She’s a smart, poised, unselfish point guard prospect with great size, vision, and overall creation instincts. Thompson offers excellent balance between playmaking and three-level scoring, and understands how to adjust her approach based on team needs. She utilizes her crafty handle and quick first step to touch the paint at a high volume, where she’s able to consistently finish or set up others. Given the way she anticipates and reacts, Thompson clearly sees the game ahead of others. She also offers efficient scoring prowess from everywhere on the floor and is capable of filling it up offensively. Thompson defends well at the point of attack and forces turnovers at a healthy rate. Next in her development process is working on getting stronger, as it would only make her more difficult for opponents to contain. Coach Mack on Thompson: “Emerson is a super-unselfish pass-first point guard with the ability to score from all three levels. She’s a really smart player and great rebounder for a guard.” Thompson proved to be among the top performers on display, securing the Playmaker Award, and should be poised for a notable senior season at Falls Lake Academy.
#56: 5’10 ’24 Kennedy Hilsenroth (Northwest Cabarrus)
Next, we look at a player that regularly stood out through her motor and ability to produce within various different roles, Kennedy Hilsenroth. She’s a smart, strong, high-motor forward/post prospect with nice floor-spacing ability and a soft touch around the basket. Hilsenroth is a capable finisher, midrange shooter, and spot-up threat from beyond the arc with the ability to score out of the post. She rebounds her area very well and capitalizes on second-chance opportunities whenever possible. Hilsenroth runs the floor well in transition and displays a high level of activity on either side of the ball. She’s a quality defender and passer who doesn’t necessarily require a ton of touches to make an impact. Next in her development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make her a better defender along the perimeter. Coach Mack on Hilsenroth: “Kennedy has excellent touch around the rim and shoots the ball well off the catch. She’s a great pick-and-pop option.” Hilsenroth made a quality impact during her time at camp and should be poised for a strong senior campaign at Northwest Cabarrus.
#72: 6’0 ’25 Shanon Hoover (North Mecklenburg)
Finishing up, we look at a player who did a quality job of anchoring the paint as a main interior piece for this team, Shanon Hoover. She’s a strong, mobile, high-motor post prospect with excellent quickness and a fairly physical presence on both ends of the floor. Hoover is great at making hustle plays and doing the little things within the flow of the action. She’s a capable finisher and midrange shooter, but arguably earns most of her value through her production as a defender and rebounder. Hoover alters/blocks shots well, forces turnovers in the paint, and runs the floor hard in transition. She offers a clear team-oriented approach on either side of the ball. Next in her development process is working on the use of her off-hand, as it would make her a better finisher around the basket. Coach Mack on Hoover: “Shanon is a very active rebounder who competes hard on both sides of the floor. She’s a really good post defender with good length and a strong frame.” Hoover consistently found ways to make an impact during camp and should be a key piece for North Mecklenburg over the coming years.