Team 7
Coach: Andy Woodard
#2: 5’3 ’28 Aji Bryant (Hickory)
Starting off, Aji Bryant is a 5-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2028. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, she found several ways to make her presence felt. Bryant is a pesky, unselfish guard with a high motor and scrappy defensive presence. She’s a capable penetrating threat and willing passer, but is arguably at her best in the midrange. Bryant utilizes her quickness to keep opposing ball-handlers in front defensively. Next in her development process is working on the use of her off-hand, as it would make her a more reliable creator. Coach Woodard on Bryant: “Aji is a small guard with a positive attitude and willingness to accept coaching. She battled well to make an impact defensively. Needs to get stronger with the ball and work on her ability to find opportunities as a cutter.” Bryant enjoyed a solid showing at camp and should be a key piece for Hickory over the coming years.
#19: 5’6 ’28 Jakyra Sadler (Gaston Christian)
Next, Jakyra Sadler is a 5-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2028. It was easy to see her advanced feel, athleticism, and skillset on full display. Sadler highlighted an impressive creation sense, both for herself and as a playmaker for others, and applied scoring pressure from all levels. She suffocated opposing guards, forced turnovers at a strong rate, and rebounded very well for her position. Next in her development process is working to get stronger, as it would make her even more difficult for opponents to contain. Coach Woodard on Sadler: “Jakyra was the MVP of the event. Tenacious defender who sets the tone of the game. Displayed great IQ for her team, continuously making the right decisions on the floor. Knockdown shooter from the outside, and she’s able to control the game with the ball in her hands. Extremely high ceiling. Very coachable young lady.” Sadler was the top performer in attendance, earning the MVP award, and should be one of the most productive players in North Carolina over the foreseeable future.
#20: 5’6 ’28 Janiyah Boyd (Monroe)
Next, Janiyah Boyd is a 5-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2028. She entered the event with a lot of buzz, and it’s easy to see why. Boyd is a smart, highly polished guard who utilizes her pace, handle, and scoring prowess to dominate opponents. She’s a capable playmaker with solid vision. Boyd mixes it up well as a scorer from all levels. Physical defender and rebounder. Next in her development process is working on her consistency shooting off the catch, as it would make her a more reliable spot-up threat. Coach Woodard on Boyd: “Janiyah really impressed me with how well she operates with the ball in her hands. One of the best scorers in North Carolina, and it shows. She gets it done in a variety of ways, making it look extremely easy. Her shiftiness and change of pace make her incredibly challenging to guard. I could see her going mid or high major if she continues to work on the right things.” Boyd was easily among the top performers on display and should remain an incredibly productive leader for Monroe over the coming years.
#35: 5’7 ’28 Asia Clark (Seventy-First)
Next, Asia Clark is a 5-foot-7 prospect in the Class of 2028. Her ability to produce in various roles and consistently impact all facets of the game made her a very valuable piece. Clark is smart, versatile, and adaptable. She showed the ability to score from multiple levels, rebound her position, and make plays defensively. Clark doesn’t require the ball to make her presence felt. Next in her development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make her a more dynamic threat off the bounce. Coach Woodard on Clark: “Asia impacted the game in several different ways. She rebounded the ball well, scored when her team needed it, and played a major role defensively. Asia is expected to be a big part of her high school team this year. I expect her game to continue to grow, as she’s an all-around guard.” Clark did a lot of things well at camp and should only continue to trend upward over the foreseeable future.
#36: 5’7 ’28 Lilian Borden (Dixon)
Next, Lilian Borden is a 5-foot-7 prospect in the Class of 2028. Given the value of three-point shooting, it doesn’t take long to recognize the value she brings to a team. Borden is a knockdown shooter and lethal spot-up threat who can consistently hit shots along the perimeter. She plays hard and provides a scrappy defensive presence. Next in her development process is working on the use of her off-hand, as it would make her a better ball-handler against pressure. Coach Woodard on Borden: “Lilian is a sniper from range. Plays with decent pace. She’s able to get to her spots on the floor with the ball in her hands. Once she figures out how to use that same pace to move without the ball nonstop, I expect her game to skyrocket. She handles pressure well and has a plethora of tough finishes at the rim. Overall, Lilian was one of the best shooters in the entire camp. She shoots the ball with ease from anywhere.” Borden made her presence felt throughout camp and should be a leader for Dixon going forward.
#48: 5’9 ’28 Sally Risk (Gaston Christian)
Next, Sally Risk is a 5-foot-9 prospect in the Class of 2028. Although she highlighted a well-rounded array of skills, she arguably stood out even more through her nonstop motor. Risk knocked down shots and filled in the gaps offensively while defending with toughness and actively making hustle plays. Next in her development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make her a more dynamic threat off the bounce. Coach Woodard on Risk: “Sally is a high-motor, high-energy player who does a lot of things well on the court. She’s an elite perimeter shooter. Her effort on defense gives her the ability to come up with steals and easy layups in transition. She understands how to run the lanes in transition as well as spacing the floor in the half court to display her shot-making ability. She’s able to knife through the defense and get off her midrange pull-up that was extremely effective. I look forward to seeing her during the school season.” Risk made a lasting impression during her time at camp and should be a key piece for Gaston Christian over the coming years.
#58: 5’9 ’28 Malia Scott (Burlington Williams)
Next, Malia Scott is a 5-foot-9 prospect in the Class of 2028. Between her IQ, motor, and defensive presence, she produced well within the flow of the action. Scott found opportunities as a cutter and capable spot-up option. She displayed terrific effort on defense, especially getting back in transition, and showed a willingness to make hustle plays whenever possible. Next in her development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make her a better finisher through contact. Coach Woodard on Scott: “Malia finishes well at the rim through contact. She understands how to attack the gaps on offense and which finish to use when getting to her spot. Tough defender who could guard almost any position. Moves well without the ball. Very coachable young lady with a positive attitude and unselfish approach to the game.” Scott enjoyed a quality showing at camp and will be a very productive piece for Burlington Williams going forward.
#62: 5’10 ’28 Courtney Purcell (Grace Christian)
Next, Courtney Purcell is a 5-foot-10 prospect in the Class of 2028. She’s smart, unselfish, and willing to embrace her role on both ends of the floor. Purcell offers a low-maintenance identity that doesn’t require a ton of touches to make an impact. She moves well without the ball to apply pressure as a spot-up threat. Purcell defends with energy and battles for extra possessions on the glass. Next in her development process is working on getting quicker, as it would make her a more dynamic threat off the bounce. Coach Woodard on Purcell: “Courtney can knock down perimeter jumpers at a consistent rate. She passes the ball well and understands how to wall up at the rim defensively. Used her IQ to impact the game. Coachable young lady.” Purcell made a solid impact during her time at camp and should continue to progress for Grace Christian over the coming years.
#129: 6’3 ’28 Harleigh Clark (South Garner)
Finishing up, Harleigh Clark is a 6-foot-3 prospect in the Class of 2028. Given her status as the main post player on this team, it was easy to see all the ways she impacts the game on both ends of the floor. Clark finishes well around the basket, both as a cutter and scorer from the block, and plays well through contact. She positions herself properly for rebounds and alters shots well as an interior defender. 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 Woodard on Clark: “Harleigh is an extremely talented forward who understands her game. She very rarely does something outside of what she knows that works. Runs the floor well and displays her ability to dominate around the rim on the catch. Her footwork, as well as her finishing ability, catches your eye immediately. Great rebounder on both ends and she communicates well her teammates. I look forward to a big high school year from her; I’m sure the offers will continue to roll in.” Clark did a lot of things well throughout camp and should be a focal point for South Garner over the foreseeable future.