Team 13
Coach: Denzel Walls
#3: 5’3 ’29 London Williams (Wake Forest)
Starting off, London Williams is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2029. Despite being one of the smallest campers on this team, she did a nice job of making an impact within the flow of the action. Williams is a quick, speedy guard who stands out through her defense and penetration sense. She’s a solid creator and willing passer, but can also play without the ball and apply pressure as a spot-up threat along the perimeter. Williams contains her assignment well at the point of attack. Next in her development process is working to get stronger, as it would make her a better finisher through contact. Coach Walls on Williams: “London is a very fast lead guard. She knows how to create for herself but can get stuck at times. London needs to learn how to play with better pace. Rebounds really well for her size/position.” Williams enjoyed a nice showing at camp and has the tools to emerge as a key piece for Wake Forest over the coming years.
#7: 5’4 ’29 Emily Virag (Cardinal Gibbons)
Next, Emily Virag is a 5-foot-4 prospect in the Class of 2029. She’s a highly polished, all-around guard with the IQ, skillset, and defensive prowess to cause constant problems for opponents. Virag is a terrific scorer from all levels. She showed the ability to create off the bounce, attack the basket, and finish or set up others. Virage hit jumpers at a high percentage along the perimeter, both off the catch and bounce, and moved effectively without the ball. She also forced several turnovers defensively and secured rebounds at a strong rate for her size. Next in her development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make her an even more imposing player. Coach Walls on Virag: “Emily is an all-around offensive weapon with an excellent arsenal of skills at her disposal. She can develop a floater to add another wrinkle to her game. Bright future!” Virag proved to be an asset during camp and should be a difference-maker at Cardinal Gibbons going forward.
#13: 5’6 ’29 Natalie Stasko (Cardinal Gibbons)
Next, Natalie Stasko is a 5-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2029. Although many notable defenders get overshadowed in the camp setting, she had no problem making her presence felt. Stasko is smart, tough, and operates with a high motor on both ends of the floor. She’s a well-rounded offensive threat who can handle the ball, create off the bounce, and apply scoring pressure in a variety of ways. Stasko is a rugged defender whose strength, quickness, and instincts allow her to shut down opposing guards. 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 as a cutter. Coach Walls on Stasko: “Natalie is very strong. Great defender and hustle player who outworks opponents for extra possessions. She has room to grow as a shooter and ball-handler, but is capable in both areas. Good all-around player.” Stasko did a lot of things well throughout camp and should be a key piece at Cardinal Gibbons going forward.
#51: 5’7 ’29 Sanaa Odoms (Mallard Creek)
Next, Sanaa Odoms is a 5-foot-7 prospect in the Class of 2029. Given her impactful two-way presence, it’s easy to appreciate what she brings to the team. Odoms is smart, unselfish, and plays with terrific energy at all times. She’s a lethal penetrator who breaks down opponents and touches the paint with ease, where she’s able to finish or locate open teammates. Odoms mixed it up offensively, both as a scorer and playmaker, and overwhelmed opponents defensively. Good rebounder for her position. Next in her development process is working on her consistency from beyond the arc, as it would make her a more complete player. Coach Walls on Odoms: “Sanaa is a great slasher with a good handle. She can work on her shooting ability from distance, but can knock down open jumpers when presented to her. Sanaa is an athletic finisher who consistently converts when getting downhill and attacking the basket.” Odoms found success during her time at camp and has the tools to emerge as a vital piece for Mallard Creek over the coming years.
#56: 5’8 ’29 Marli Seibles (Falls Lake Academy)
Next, Marli Seibles is a 5-foot-8 prospect in the Class of 2029. Arguably the top shooting threat on this team, she consistently made her presence felt from beyond the arc. Seibles is smart, scrappy, and knows how to produce as a low-maintenance piece. She shows the ability to do a little bit of everything and find success with or without the ball in her hands. Seibles moves very well to find open seams within the defense and capitalize, but can also create for herself and others as needed. She’s a pesky defender and active rebounder who regularly outworks opponents for extra opportunities. Next in her development process is working on getting a tighter handle, as it would make her a more dynamic creating threat. Coach Walls on Seibles: “Marli is a shooter! Fills it up from distance. Moves well without the ball. She can improve her handle but is a good all-around player.” Seibles did a lot of things well during camp and should be a meaningful piece at Falls Lake Academy going forward.
#59: 5’8 ’29 Sidney Harris (Porter Ridge)
Next, Sidney Harris is a 5-foot-8 prospect in the Class of 2029. Given her all-around array of skills, it was easy to see all the ways she impacted the game. Harris displayed IQ, motor, and adaptability to produce in a variety of roles. She scored from all levels, assumed creation duties when necessary, and pursued rebounds on both ends of the floor. Harris did a nice job of filling in the gaps. Next in her development process is working on her ability to move without the ball, as it would lead to more open opportunities as a spot-up threat. Coach Walls on Harris: “Sidney is a good all-around player. She’s a great finisher who regularly gets to the basket and scores with both hands. Sidney hustles hard and makes hustle plays on both ends of the floor. She can improve her shooting, but Sidney definitely has a bright future.” Harris enjoyed a quality showing at camp and has the tools to be a difference-maker for Porter Ridge over the coming years.
#67: 5’10 ’29 Piper Overman (Grace Christian)
Next, Piper Overman is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2029. She consistently found ways to make her presence felt without needing a ton of touches. Overman displayed touch and strength around the basket, but mainly stood out through her defense, rebounding, and two-way motor. Overman is an unselfish player who makes hustle plays and fills in the gaps as needed. She also runs the floor well in transition. Next in her development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make her a more dynamic athlete. Coach Walls on Overman: “Piper is a very good rebounder and finisher. She needs to improve her shooting and ability to handle the ball. Plays well within the flow of the team structure. Moves well without the ball and is willing to make the extra pass.” Overman highlighted a variety of appealing qualities during camp and will be one to monitor at Grace Christian going forward.
#73: 5’2 ’29 Cierra Faircloth (Terry Sanford)
Next, Cierra Faircloth is a 5-foot-2 prospect in the Class of 2029. Given her blend of IQ, quickness, and penetration ability, she found success when dictating the action. Faircloth is able to get downhill with relative ease, where she’s able to finish or effectively set up others. She defends the point of attack with energy and toughness, and forces turnovers at a quality rate. Next in her development process is working on the use of her off-hand, as it would make her a better creator against pressure. Coach Walls on Faircloth: “Cierra is a very fast guard. She’s good in transition and has the ability to finish at the basket. She can get out of control when attacking, but can tighten things up pretty easily. Really quick first step allows her to touch the paint at a nice rate.” Faircloth made her presence felt during her time at camp and should be a useful piece at Terry Sanford over the coming years.
#132: 6’1 ’29 Julia Pepper (Laney)
Next, Julia Pepper is a 6-foot-1 prospect in the Class of 2029. She has legitimate size with the feel, skill, and instincts to impact the game in several ways. Pepper displays useful touch around the basket, but can also space the floor effectively from the perimeter. She rebounds her position and runs the floor properly in transition. Pepper positions herself well to make plays defensively. Next in her development process is working on her passing ability, as it would make her a more complete player. Coach Walls on Pepper: “Julia is a very athletic forward who can play inside or out. She finishes well around the basket but can also space the floor at a high level from beyond the arc. Capable midrange shooter. She uses her size well around the basket to secure rebounds and alter shots. Solid at moving without the ball.” Pepper enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should be a key piece for Laney this season.
#176: 5’9 ’29 Josey Willis (Cardinal Gibbons)
Finishing up, Josey Willis is a 5-foot-9 prospect in the Class of 2029. Given her strong, physically imposing frame, she caused problems for opponents on both ends of the floor. Willis displayed great feel, effort, and unselfishness. She scores around the basket and controls the glass well as a rebounder. Willis positions herself very well to make plays defensively. She’s a steady, low-maintenance piece who doesn’t need 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 when switching onto smaller guards. Coach Walls on Willis: “Josey is a great finisher and rebounder. She uses her strength really well to carve out space and secure position around the basket. Displays good form on her jumper and can space the floor from the perimeter. Moves well without the ball. Finishes with both hands. Needs to improve her conditioning.” Willis found ways to make an impact during camp and will be a piece to watch emerge at Cardinal Gibbons going forward.