Team 8

Coach: Chris Goodman

#18: 5’5 ’27 Rubi Davila (Clinton)

Starting off, we look at a player who did a lot of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Rubi Davila. She’s a scrappy, unselfish guard prospect with a high motor and excellent penetration sense. Davila is able to break down opponents, touch the paint, and finish or set up others. She utilizes her quickness well as an on-ball defender to contain her assignment defensively. Next in her development process is working on her consistency as a three-point shooter, as it would make her a more complete player. Coach Goodman on Davila: “Rubi does a great job of running lanes in transition. When attacking downhill, she is capable of finishing through contact but also has good vision to find open teammates. She’s very receptive to coaching and can execute and make adjustments as the game is being played.” Davila enjoyed a solid showing at camp and should be a difference-maker for Clinton during her upcoming sophomore season.

#21: 5’6 ’27 Hanna Tesfay (Victory Christian)

Next, we look at a player who found success through her ability to produce within the flow of the action, Hanna Tesfay. She’s a smart, team-oriented guard prospect with a quality motor and scoring arsenal. Tesfay finishes at the basket, knocks down perimeter jumpers, and makes unselfish decisions with the ball in her hands. Tesfay works hard defensively and secures rebounds very well for her size/position. Next in her development process is working on her ability to move without the ball, as it would make her an even better spot-up threat. Coach Goodman on Tesfay: “Hanna does a great job of playing at her own pace and not getting sped up by the defense. She possesses the ability to shoot off the catch and off the dribble. Defensively, her IQ had her in the right place to be in the proper position.” Tesfay made a nice impact during her time at camp and should be a key piece for Victory Christian over the foreseeable future.

#34: 5’7 ’26 Erika Balderas (Victory Christian)

Moving forward, we look at a player who did a great job of actively filling in the gaps on both ends of the floor, Erika Balderas. She’s a steady, fairly well-rounded guard prospect who is capable of doing a little bit of everything. Balderas is an unselfish passer, useful shooting threat, and engaged defender who fights to make hustle plays. 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 Goodman on Balderas: “Erika did a great job of playing the off-guard position. She does a solid job of running her lane in transition and spacing the floor. Defensively, she does a good job of rotating properly and being in the right position. She was able to get off clean looks in spot-up situations as well as getting to her spots off the dribble.” Balderas battled well throughout camp and should be a difference-maker for Victory Christian over these next two seasons.

#37: 5’7 ’28 Marli Seibles (Falls Lake)

Next, we look at a player who made a lasting impression with her nonstop motor, Marli Seibles. She’s a young, high-motor guard prospect who offers an unselfish approach and steady presence on both ends of the floor. Seibles can do a little bit of everything offensively but is arguably at her best in spot-up situations. She utilizes her motor to consistently outwork opponents defensively and make hustle plays. Next in her development process is working on her ability to move without the ball, as it would naturally allow her to find more scoring opportunities. Coach Goodman on Seibles: “Marli is a tough player that plays the game hard. She sprints back defensively, gets on the floor for loose balls, and crashes the glass with purpose. Defensively, she wanted the tough matchup. She did a solid job of disrupting the offensive flow. Offensively, she attacked the basket strong and finished through contact.” Seibles made her presence felt during camp and will be a prospect to monitor closely as she begins her high school journey at Falls Lake.

#38: 5’7 ’25 McKenzie Graves (NC GBB)

Moving forward, we look at a player who showcased leadership qualities and a polished skillset, McKenzie Graves. She’s a smart, poised, well-rounded guard prospect with a great blend of size, instincts, and athleticism. Graves scores with efficiency from all levels and mixes it up at a healthy rate offensively. She’s a solid creator and playmaker who can make plays with or without the ball in her hands. Graves also stood out as a capable defender and rebounder. Next in her development process is working on her ability to move without the ball, as it would make her a more complete player. Coach Goodman on Graves: “McKenzie is a phenomenal combo guard that plays great both on and off the ball. She does an excellent job offensively of getting to her spots and elevating to knock down shots. She has great vision and was able to consistently find open teammates for easy looks.” Graves proved to be an asset throughout camp and should be poised for a productive senior season at NC GBB.

#47: 5’8 ’28 Jayden Woodland (NC GBB)

Continuing forward, we look at a player who possesses an enticing amount of long-term upside, Jayden Woodland. She’s a young, skilled guard prospect with great size and overall polish for her age. Woodland can handle the ball, score in various ways, and reliably create for herself and others. Next in her development process is working on playing with a consistent motor, as it would naturally make her even more impactful. Coach Goodman on Woodland: “Jayden has a very good frame to play both guard positions. She possesses poise at the point guard position and doesn’t allow defenders to speed her up. She does a good job of knocking down open shots off the catch and can also put the ball on the floor and get to her shot. Defensively, her long wingspan disrupts opposing ball-handlers and makes her effective in the passing lanes.” Woodland highlighted a lot of intrigue during camp and will be a prospect to watch closely over the coming years.

#50: 5’8 ’26 Mena Johnson (North Mecklenburg)

Next, we look at a player who really shined through her adaptable, team-oriented identity, Mena Johnson. She’s a smart, unselfish guard prospect with a high motor and steady presence on both ends of the floor. Johnson scores the ball from all levels, creates for others, and moves well as a cutter/spot-up threat. She looks for the best possible shot with the ball in her hands. Johnson provides a scrappy defensive presence and forces turnovers at a solid rate. Next in her development process is working to become a craftier ball-handler, as it would make her a more complete player. Coach Goodman on Johnson: “Mena is the type of player every team needs. She showcased her ability to score inside and out. She does an excellent job of moving without the ball and getting her teammates open. Defensively, she can guard multiple positions with her length and quickness. She rebounds well for her position and is excellent in starting transition.” Johnson did a lot of things well during camp and should be a difference-maker for North Mecklenburg going forward.

#58: 5’10 ’27 Amya Harrington (Terry Sanford)

Moving forward, we look at a player who highlighted a malleable, versatile identity, Amya Harrington. She’s a skilled, unselfish guard prospect with a quality motor and overall feel for the game. Harrington is a nice penetrator and three-point shooter, but is arguably at her best in the midrange. She’s a great defender with sharp instincts for forcing turnovers and pushing the break in transition. Harrington is a terrific rebounder on both ends of the floor. 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 Goodman on Harrington: “Amya can play multiple positions and show her ability to be effective on the wing as well as in the post. She rebounds the ball very well outside of her area. As she becomes more comfortable on the perimeter and finishing through contact, she will be even more effective on the floor.” Harrington made a quality impact during camp and looks poised to have a productive sophomore season at Terry Sanford.

#61: 5’10 ’25 Justice Zimmerman (NC GBB)

Continuing forward, we look at a player who consistently stands out through her production and leadership, Justice Zimmerman. She’s a tough, versatile, high-motor forward prospect with a high IQ and the ability to do everything on the court. Zimmerman scores from all levels, defends multiple positions, and controls the glass as a rebounder. She’s capable of operating in several different roles with relative ease. Zimmerman sets the tone through her effort and unselfishness. Next in her development process is working to become a craftier ball-handler, as it would make her even more difficult for opponents to contain. Coach Goodman on Zimmerman: “Justice is an exciting player to watch but even more exciting to coach. She is a vocal leader on and off the floor. She gives maximum effort on both sides of the ball and dictates the action on the court. She scores from multiple levels and exploits mismatches. She uses her quickness against bigger players and strength against smaller players.” Zimmerman had a strong showing at camp and should be a focal point for NC GBB during her upcoming senior season.

#78: 6’2 ’26 Lola Richardson (NC GBB)

Finishing up, we look at a player who naturally overwhelms opponents with her physical presence, Lola Richardson. She’s a strong, high-motor post prospect with quality skill and defensive instincts. Richardson is a solid finisher around the basket, but is arguably at her most effective when knocking down jumpers along the perimeter. She plays hard to outwork opponents, make hustle plays, and run the floor in transition. Richardson anchors the paint well defensively and rebounds at a solid rate for her size. Next in her development process is working to get quicker, as it would make her a better defender when switching onto smaller opponents. Coach Goodman on Richardson: “Lola is a hybrid forward that can score the ball as a three-level scorer. She’s an offensive threat in both pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop situations. The southpaw does a great job getting her shot off quickly and had a great release point. Defensively, she does a good job as an anchor and communicator on the floor.” Richardson made her presence felt at camp and should be a key piece for NC GBB over these next two seasons.

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