War Games 28.5: Top Wings
Insider Exposure and FBC teamed up to host War Games 28.5 across the Metro Atlanta area. Here’s a look at who stood out at the star-studded event. 2022 6-0 Flau’jae Johnson Flau’jae Johnson 6'0" | CG Sprayberry | 2022 State…
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Continue ReadingInsider Exposure and FBC teamed up to host War Games 28.5 across the Metro Atlanta area. Here’s a look at who stood out at the star-studded event.
2022 6-0 Flau’jae Johnson Flau’jae Johnson 6'0" | CG Sprayberry | 2022 State GA – FBC Bouncenation Jay – Sprayberry
The perfect combination of length and athleticism, Flau’jae Johnson Flau’jae Johnson 6'0" | CG Sprayberry | 2022 State GA was a handful to stop in Bouncenation’s 64-55 win over FBC United The Family 16U. Johnson was a slashing playmaker that had smooth finishes at the rim. She still took the time to get others involved but it was her overall aggressiveness that had the defense tied in knots. She was too big for United’s smaller guards to keep out of the lane and she would shoot over them when given the chance. Johnson picked up offers from St. John’s, Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech after posting 18 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block. She will skyrocket in our next rankings update.
2021 5-11 Kionna Gaines Kionna Gaines 5'10" | SG Carver-Columbus | 2021 State #37 Nation GA – FBC Bouncenation Jay – Carver-Columbus – Clemson
A freak athlete, Kionna Gaines Kionna Gaines 5'10" | SG Carver-Columbus | 2021 State #37 Nation GA kept her foot on the gas as she got downhill all game vs. FBC United The Family 16U. Gaines has an explosive first step that she routinely used to get her shoulders past her defenders. Once she was at the rim, she elevated to score over anyone that tried to contest her shot. Gaines even took smaller defenders down on the low block and attacked them inside. Gaines had 16 points and 7 rebounds in a solid performance.
2021 5-11 Rose Bone Rose Bone 5'11" | SF Loganville | 2021 State GA – FBC Black JG – Loganville
In a game in which they struggled to score, Rose Bone Rose Bone 5'11" | SF Loganville | 2021 State GA was steady for FBC Black JG. She scored from all three levels and did so in a variety of ways. She scored off the dribble on pull-ups, got all the way to the basket and knocked down threes when left open. Bone has the toughness and strength to play either forward position and has become a hot commodity among D-II schools. She had 16 points and 3 rebounds vs. FGB.
2022 5-8 Christy James Christy James 5'8" | SF Brookwood (Thomasville) | 2022 State GA – Peak Webb – Brookwood (GISA)
A long-armed slasher stashed away in the GISA, Christy James Christy James 5'8" | SF Brookwood (Thomasville) | 2022 State GA proved that her and her other Brookwood teammates are more than capable of playing with the big boys. James is a nice piece that can be moved around the perimeter and interior depending on matchups. She goes to the basket hard and is an aggressive rebounder. James has nice upside defensively with her lateral quickness and length. She had 6 points, 4 rebounds and 1 block vs. Bouncenation.
2023 5-9 La’Nya Foster La’Nya Foster 5'9" | SF Lovejoy | 2023 State GA – FBC Bouncenation Jay 2022 – Lovejoy
Primed to see a role in the Lovejoy rotation, La’Nya Foster La’Nya Foster 5'9" | SF Lovejoy | 2023 State GA put on a show with her nose for the ball and motor in a 2OT thriller over Peak Webb. Foster dumped in 30 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 7 steals and 2 blocks. Foster couldn’t be stopped once she got a head of steam heading toward the basket. She converted over length and used her body well to negate shot blockers. She hit a few shots from the mid-range and had no problem handling the ball vs. pressure. Her defensive instincts were most impressive as she found a way to get a hand on every 50/50 ball. Foster has the skill and body to play multiple positions and as she refines her game she will get better and better.
2023 5-11 Jordynn Dudley Jordynn Dudley 6'0" | SF Cambridge | 2023 State GA – Essence Extreme 2023 – Cambridge
Dudley didn’t have to go full bore scoring the ball in a 78-24 win and instead did a little bit of everything else in the easy victory. The star player for the Cambridge Bears finished with 6 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal in the blow out. Dudley is a lanky wing that scored most of her points in the lane. The high-profile soccer prospect made some nice passes off dribble drives.