Team 4
Coach: Jennifer Baker
#15: 5’6 ’26 Sarah Utley (NC GBB)
Starting off, Sarah Utley is a 5-foot-6 prospect in the Class of 2026. Despite being the smallest camper on this team, she found a ton of success. Utley is a smart, well-rounded guard who knows how to find success from either backcourt spot. She has the handle, vision, and penetration sense to dictate the action, but is also comfortable finding chances as a cutter and spot-up threat. Utley defends with energy and shoots the ball at a high clip along the perimeter. Next in her development process is working on her off-hand, as it would make her a more complete player. Coach Baker on Utley: “Sarah is a great team player with court awareness and a high basketball IQ. She knows how to move without the basketball, making backdoor cuts and applying pressure as a knockdown shooter from deep!” Utley proved to be a definite asset at camp and should be poised for a strong senior season with NC GBB.
#30: 5’7 ’26 Erika Balderas (Victory Christian)
Next, Erika Balderas is a 5-foot-7 prospect in the Class of 2026. Given her incredible all-around production, she easily stood out as one of the best players on display. Balderas is a strong, skilled guard with a versatile skillset and the ability to constantly outwork opponents on both ends of the floor. She’s a knockdown shooter who moves extremely well without the ball and capitalizes on seemingly every open opportunity. Balderas is more than capable of creating for herself and others off the bounce. She’s also a physical defender and tremendous rebounder. Next in her development process is working on the use of her off-hand, as it would make her a more complete player. Coach Baker on Balderas: “Erika is a tough-minded, hard-nosed kid. She battles every possession defensively. When she gets hot from three-point territory, she is automatic. She has great range and fills up the stat sheet quickly. Wow!” Balderas made a lasting impression at camp, receiving a Top Performer award, and should be poised for a strong senior season.
#38: 5’8 ’27 Amayah Barnes (NC GBB)
Next, Amayah Barnes is a 5-foot-8 prospect in the Class of 2027. Between her production and leadership, it didn’t take long to be impressed with everything she brought to a team. Barnes is an incredibly smart, rugged guard with the size, skillset, and athleticism to absolutely dominate opponents. She scores with efficiency from all levels while actively creating for others, rebounding her position, and making plays defensively. Barnes simply knows how to impact the game. Next in her development process is working to get stronger, as it would make her a more imposing player. Coach Baker on Barnes: “Amayah is an all-around player. She does everything. She can run a team, looking to set teams up in transition and sets. She can take her defender off the dribble with any number of moves to get to the basket. She is college-ready from behind the arc. What a great player!” Barnes proved to be a real asset during camp, receiving a Top Performer award, and will be a key piece for NC GBB over the next two seasons.
#49: 5’9 ’26 Keysha Mizzell (Rock Mount)
Next, Keysha Mizzell is a 5-foot-9 prospect in the Class of 2026. On a team with several notable pieces, she had no issue asserting her presence on both ends of the floor. Mizzell is a very smart, well-rounded piece with the motor, unselfishness, and adaptability to operate in various roles. She is comfortable running the team, applying scoring pressure, or filling in the gaps. Mizzell displays sharp defensive instincts to force turnovers at a solid rate. She’s also a useful rebounder for her position. Next in her development process is working on the use of her off-hand, as it would make her a more complete player. Coach Baker on Mizzell: “Keysha is a great all-around player that can do it all. Impressive on-ball defender who moves well without the ball offensively. She provides great ball-handling ability under pressure and in transition. Excellent midrange and three-point shooter.” Mizzell found a lot of success during camp and should be poised for a highly productive senior season at Rocky Mount.
#54: 5’9 ’27 Morgan Knox (North Mecklenburg)
Next, Morgan Knox is a 5-foot-9 prospect in the Class of 2027. She’s an absolute pest whose combination of motor, toughness, and all-around ability allows her to shine in every setting. Knox has the handle and quickness to consistently break down opponents and touch the paint, but can also fill it up as a perimeter shooter. In addition to her offensive polish, she knows how to wreak havoc defensively. Knox is a suffocating defender with the ability to mirror opposing ball-handlers and force turnovers at a quality rate. Next in her development process is working on getting stronger, as it would make her even more physically overwhelming. Coach Baker on Knox: “Morgan is a physical player who will lock up on defense all over the floor. She finishes strong at the basket, has a great pull-up, stepback, midrange, and three-point shot.” Knox made her presence felt in a variety of different ways at camp, earning a Top Performer award, and will remain a key piece for North Meck over the next two seasons.
#68: 5’11 ’27 Isatou Jallow (Wakefield)
Next, Isatou Jallow is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2027. Given her blend of skills, physical tools, and overall potential, it’s easy to see her appeal. Jallow knows how to operate around the basket, showing the ability to finish or pass from the post. She’s a reliable midrange shooter who knows how to move without the ball and space the floor as needed. Jallow provides consistent effort as a defender and rebounder, and positions herself well to alter shots. Next in her development process is working to get stronger, as it would make her a better finisher through contact. Coach Baker on Jallow: “Isatou possesses great length and athletic ability. She has good timing as a shot-blocker and uses her length to finish around the basket.” Jallow did a nice job of finding ways to contribute during camp and should be a difference-maker for Wakefield over the next two seasons.
#69: 5’11 ’26 Jordan Nelson (Wilson)
Next, Jordan Nelson is a 5-foot-11 prospect in the Class of 2026. She showcased a lot of two-way ability while actively dominating the glass and producing within the flow of the action. Nelson is a quality finisher and floor-spacer with the size and skill to alter her approach based on matchup. She’s able to defend multiple positions and force turnovers at a healthy rate. Nelson plays hard and carves out space extremely well to control the glass as a rebounder. Next in her development process is working on the use of her off-hand, as it would make her a more complete player. Coach Baker on Nelson: “Jordan is a very strong, physical kid. She’s a lefty and uses that to her advantage offensively. She has a mini hook shot that she’s able to convert. Gets great rebounding position and is capable of knocking down the three-pointer.” Nelson enjoyed a quality showing at camp and should be a leader for Wilson during her upcoming senior season.
#75: 6’1’ 27 Lenise Joseph (North Mecklenburg)
Finishing up, Lenise Joseph is a 6-foot-1 prospect in the Class of 2027. Given our countless viewings over the years, it was no surprise to see her absolutely dominate at camp. Joseph is a highly skilled, intelligent, physically imposing player who naturally sets the tone as an all-around leader. She completely controls the game on the defensive end, showing the ability to suffocate opponents while blocking shots and forcing turnovers at a constant rate. However, Joseph is also an extremely polished offensive piece who can pass, dribble, shoot, and score out of the post. Add in her nonstop rebounding, and it’s difficult to say anything other than glowing positives about her game. Next in her development process is simply maintaining her trajectory as she prepares for the college game. Coach Baker on Joseph: “Lenise is a presence on and off the court. She can grab the ball off the rim and push the break in transition. Plays well with her back to the basket and can finish with both hands. She is also a knockdown three-point shooter.” After yet another unbelievable showing at camp, Joseph secured the Ms. Top 80 award and should remain one of the top players in North Carolina.