EAB Tennessee: Ready To Run
EAB Tennessee (Elite Amateur Basketball), is one of the newest Adidas clubs on the circuit this year. Prep Girls Tennessee had an opportunity to scope this club out over the weekend and let me tell you that their gym looked like an indoor track meet. EAB has some hidden gems amongst a lot of the talented ball clubs in the state. From girls Euro-stepping to doing step-back threes, these girls were finishing at the cup against contact with ease.
This program is filled with talented girls from all across the state including a few girls from Alabama and Kentucky. Girls wanting the chance to get better, as well as compete towards obtaining the opportunity to play on the collegiate level, is what drove many of them to one of the newest clubs around. Coach Keri O’Neal had an opportunity to speak with PGH Tennessee and she said this about her club. “ Here at EAB, we are very intentional in what we do. Girls here are more than just a number. They have a name. They have a purpose. We here at EAB, are here to provide a platform for them to learn and grow as young women both on and off the court. From skill development to weight training, we are here to build these young ladies up to become the next best student-athletes from the state of Tennessee.”
Though everyone in the program isn’t listed below, here are some notable girls who will don the red, white, and blue this upcoming travel ball season for EAB.
Sierra Kimelgore (Jr., South Oldham)– This 5’7 combo guard from Kentucky can do it all. She can score at a high clip beyond the arc, as well as get to the hole to finish at the hoop. She has a quick first step that she unleashes to get downhill towards the goal. She is a natural-born leader who knows how to rally the troops in the face of adversity. She is a lockdown defender who takes pride in creating extra possessions for her ball club. Look for this dynamic young lady to receive a lot of attention from Division 1 schools.
Kyra Perkins (So., Warren Co.)– This 5’9 SF is very long. Her wingspan allows her to lock down girls whom she may be guarding. She gets tons of deflections, controls the boards, and creates havoc when she is a part of a defensive trap. Kyra has a smooth game that allows her to change speeds at a moment’s notice. She has a nice floater game to go along with her impressive footwork that enables her the ability to get to the rim.
Tyra Tanner (So., Cleveland)– This 5’8 SG is super fast. Defensively, she is gonna make her opponent work the full length of the court. She has great hands that allow her the ability to poke the ball out, create easy transition buckets at the other end of the floor. Offensively, she has a nice mid-range game. Look for her to have a great summer as her game continues to grow.
JeNyiah Silas (Jr. Lee )– This 5’10 PF is long and athletic. She loves to shoot from beyond the arc. She has impressive footwork around the rim, that enables her to finish with contact. JeNyiah has a high basketball IQ, which enables to her always be at the right spot at the right time. She has a great feel for the game. Look for her to control the boards and get major minutes for this EAB ball club.
Emiyah Cobb (So., Northwest)– This 5’10 stud patterns her game after Kevin Durant. She is silky smooth with the ball in her hands. Her game is quiet to were at the end of the game, she has posted almost a double-double on the regular. Emiyah is phenomenal getting to the cup. She has impressive footwork that enables her to counter opportunities against defenders. She can shoot the 3 ball at a high clip and possesses a quick first step that allows her to pull up from 15ft. Defensively she is excellent on the open floor, where she reads the floors well to create turnover opportunities for her team. Look for her to have a huge summer this travel ball season.
Atiya Moss (So. Clarksville Academy)– One of the best-kept secrets in Clarksville, this 5’8 PG is a bucket for her ball club. She can score the ball at a high clip, commands the offense with poise, and plays the game at a pace to where she is always on the advantage. Atiya has a high basketball IQ and can see the floor well. She shoots the 3 ball efficiently, but getting into gaps to create is her forte. Once she comes into her own, this young lady has the moxy and build of a female Chris Paul. Look for her to take major strides this upcoming season.
Monica Lindsey Monica Lindsey 5'5" | CG Central Hardin | 2022 State KY (Jr. Central Hardin) – This 5’5’ from phenom from Kentucky is a wizard with the ball in her hands. Think female Tim Hardaway, she is a floor general that competes at one speed which is go. She makes the hard passes look easy and the easy passes look easier. She can shoot the rock at a high clip from all 3 levels. She has a motor on her that allows her to defend the full length of the court. Look for her to have a phenomenal season this upcoming year.
Alyssa Lindsey (Jr. Central Hardin)– The quiet one out of the twins, Alyssa is ready to make some noise and make a name for herself. She possesses a great shot that she likes to unleash from the 15ft range. She can get to the cup with ease and dial it deep from beyond the arc. She is a lockdown defender who is going to give her opponent the business all game long. Look for her to have a summer to remember as she suits up for the red, white, and blue.
Maliyah Hughes (Jr. Sacred Heart)– This 5’8 PG is a team leader. She is a floor general who plays the game with poise. Maliyah is a scoring guard who can shoot the ball at a high clip from all levels on the court. She brings a sense of calmness under pressure, as she is able to distribute the ball efficiently and effectively to her teammates. Defensively, she does the dirty work to create extra opportunities for her club.
Jazella Burns (Jr., Lee)– This 6’2 post comes off as a gentle giant, but plays the game like a beast. From blocking shots to controlling the boards, she is phenomenal around the painted area. She has great footwork that allows her to dish out an arsenal of counter moves that enable her to finish around the rim. She has a nice 15ft shot that complements her inside game. Look for her to gain attention from many colleges this upcoming season.