Grassroots Preview: A’ja Wilson Elite 2023
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Longtime Head Coach Jerome Dickerson started off this spring at the March Madness in Florence, SC. Let’s take a look at this A’ja Wilson Elite 2023 team squad right here. Prep Girls Hoops is your source for basketball coverage in…
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Continue ReadingLongtime Head Coach Jerome Dickerson started off this spring at the March Madness in Florence, SC. Let’s take a look at this A’ja Wilson Elite 2023 team squad right here. Prep Girls Hoops is your source for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State all year long.
J’Adore Young J’Adore Young 6'4" | C Greenville | 2023 State #27 Nation SC – Greenville HS (pictured on front)
Young has been patrolling the paint for several seasons on the Red, White and Blue. J’Adore is ranked #3 in the State and can really patrol around the cup with her ability to post up. She is a great shot blocker with the ability to time and alter shots on the defensive end. J’Adore carves out space and shows a touch nice touch from the short corner or the elbow.
Peris Smith Peris Smith 6'2" | PF North Augusta | 2023 State SC – North Augusta HS
Smith a power forward leaves it all out on the floor when she plays the game. Peris helped the Lady Yellow Jackets get back to the Class 4A State Championship Game this past season. She really looks to manufacture her points and rebounds just on effort and grit down low in the paint.
Zhaire Mack Zhaire Mack 5'9" | SF Philip Simmons | 2023 State SC – Philip Simmons
Mack came over from TMP and looks to bring some good energy off the bench. Zhaire brings a lot of chatter and talking to the floor and never tends to have a dull moment while she plays. Mack is a very player who can play 1-3 positions out on the perimeter.
Yasmene Clark Yasmene Clark 6'1" | PF Christ Church | 2023 State SC – Christ Church
Clark really had a solid opening weekend with the club. Yasmene played extremely aggressive around the basket on both ends of the floor. She can finish with her left hand very effectively despite being right-handed. Yasmene can play inside-out on the floor.
Maliyiah Mason Maliyiah Mason 6'0" | SF Gray Collegiate | 2023 State SC – Gray Collegiate
Mason is still out with an injury. Maliyiah brings a mismatch and some toughness to the floor especially around the paint area.
Alyssa Woodlock Alyssa Woodlock 5'10" | SF Gray Collegiate | 2023 State SC – Gray Collegiate
Woodlock played this past season at Gray Collegiate after attending Eastside HS in the Upstate. Alyssa is a good role player who really buys into the team concept. Alyssa isn’t flashy but she sure brings some toughness to the lineup at times.
Alayah Birch Alayah Birch 5'9" | CG Northwood Academy | 2024 State SC (2024) – Northwood Academy (Summerville)
Alayah came over this season after running with TMP on the Grassroots Circuit. She went over 1,000 career points this past season for the Lady Chargers. Birch will be a nice addition on the perimeter for the Red, White and Blue this season. Alayah tends to play better in attack mode slashing to the cup.
Samira Khalil Samira Khalil 5'8" | CG Hammond | 2024 State SC (2024) – Hammond
Samira was a nice addition to the Lady Skyhawks team after starting her career at River Bluff HS. Khalil recently picked up an offer from Francis Marion University (SC) (NCAA D2). Don’t leave Samira open out on the perimeter otherwise she will make defenders pay.
Trinity Jones Trinity Jones 5'7" | PG Desert Vista | 2025 State AZ (2025) – Mauldin HS
Jones is playing up a few age groups after a solid freshman season for the Lady Mavericks. Trinity really likes to have the ball in her hands while having some crafty passing skills. She will log plenty of minutes this spring and summer for this talented team.
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